The Travelling Assembly

[Please note this latest version was made public on 25 May 2025, after the final meeting (External link) of the 2024/25 pilot Assembly]

Tensions? (Florence spirit)

There are many skeptics who may or may not be won over. Finding the right balance between effective governance and democratic accountability involves long and controversial debates. Some in our Assembly argue that strong governments must be able to act rapidly in crises since taking immediate control and centralization are vital in times of emergency. Others say that without citizen involvement, decisions may not reflect people's real needs and preferences. What form should policies take, when things go wrong? Should civic participation be a continuous process or should it be an intermittent one? Do people want to be involved or has apathy infiltrated their behavior?