2/2025 Florence
The Democratic Odyssey is preparing for the second moment of this 2024/25 Pilot Assembly in Florence
Dear resident of Florence or Fiesole, have you received a letter in your letterbox?
About this assembly
The Democratic Odyssey is preparing for the second moment of this 2024/25 Pilot Assembly in Florence
From February 21st to 23rd, in the historic settings of Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Buontalenti in Florence, the second port of our Democratic Odyssey will unfold.
Building on the momentum from Athens, this Assembly seeks to deepen our shared exploration on the experiences of democratic crisis. Across three days in Florence, Assembly members will engage in discussions drawing on the insights and proposals previously developed. Participants will refine these ideas, considering the balances required between local and transnational needs, cultural traditions and innovations, and individual freedoms and collective responsibilities.
Florence, with its rich history as a hub of art, culture, and innovation, offers the perfect backdrop for these deliberations.
Together, we aim to chart the next course in this Odyssey—one that advances the vision of a permanent assembly to strengthen democracy, build trust, and foster inclusion across Europe and beyond.
Stay tuned for updates and insights as we set sail in Florence.
Koosseis
The composition of the Florence Assembly includes two interconnected spheres, with the ambassadors and civil society actors serving as a bridge between them:
Transnational Sphere
- The transnational members of the Athens Assembly will continue their journey in Florence.
- 5 alumni from previous assemblies will join, bringing valuable experience and insights.
Ambassadors and Civil Society Actors (Connecting Both Spheres)
- 15 ambassadors from the Athens Assembly will help build connections between the transnational and trans-local discussions.
- 5 civil society actors will represent organizations that work across both local and broader contexts.
Trans-local Sphere
- 50 residents from Florence and Fiesole will be recruited through sortition to ensure diversity and inclusivity.
- 5 global citizens currently living in Florence, will contribute with their unique perspectives.
Florence residents interested in participating can learn more and apply here.
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