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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Celebrate #WorldParliamentDay with some reflections from our Senior Fellow @beatrizrey.bsky.social on how Congress became her window into human possibility and political imagination! Read: modparl.substack.com/p/world-parl...

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World Parliament Day: Why I Love the Legislative Branch

Reflections on how Congress became my window into human possibility and political imagination

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

How do you build a tool for lawmakers that works across parliaments? We spoke with Matthew Lynch (UK National Archives) about Lawmaker, a shared legislative platform built on imagination, not just code. modparl.substack.com/p/lawmaker

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Start With Imagination, Not Code

Lessons from Building a Shared Legislative Platform

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

👀 POPVOX Fellow @beatrizrey.bsky.social visited Germany’s Bundestag and its Office of Technology Assessment (TAB), where science supports parliament. TAB helps lawmakers tackle AI, energy, and more — all through cross-party consensus. 📍 modparl.substack.com/p/a-visit-to...

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Marci Harris @marcidale.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Our @popvoxfdn.bsky.social fellow @beatrizrey.bsky.social's post on the German Parliament's Office of Technology Assessment (TAB) featured on the "TABlog" I learn SO much from her on parliamentary modernization around the world --> @modparl.bsky.social www.tab-beim-bundestag.de/english/a-vi...

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TAB - TABlog - A Visit to Germany’s Bundestag – on the ground where politics and science intersect

We're glad to share this "outside perspective" on our work here. The Office of Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag (TAB) is an independent scientific institution that has been...

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

6/6 🕵️‍♂️ His team is developing AI tools to track legislative changes, but with caution: "Every word in a law carries political weight." The challenge is keeping up with AI’s rapid evolution. Stay tuned for insights from our upcoming visit to the German Bundestag! #ModParl #AI

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

5/6 🚨 He emphasized the risks of AI in public policy: "What happens if AI hallucinates? These decisions affect real people, especially the most vulnerable." The balance between innovation and caution is critical.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

4/6 🤖 Now at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Miguélez works on AI applications to detect social vulnerabilities, helping governments proactively support those at risk of poverty.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

3/6 📊 Faced with limited institutional support, Miguélez invited citizens to parliamentary sessions, leading to tangible impacts—like reallocating €6M to universities by identifying a budget error!

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

2/6 💡 Joan Giner-Miguélez shared insights on "Parlament Obert," an initiative he launched to boost transparency and civic participation by connecting citizens directly with policy discussions.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

1/6 The Catalan Parliament, one of the world's oldest legislatures, plays a crucial role in Catalonia’s self-government, managing legislation, budgets, and government oversight within the Generalitat.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

🚨 New ModParl is out! 🚨 🧵 This week, the ModParl team explored the Catalan Parliament and met with Joan Giner-Miguélez, a former MP elected at just 26 years old. Here are the highlights: open.substack.com/pub/modparl/...

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From Barcelona: Open Legislatures, AI, and the Future of Governance

Insights from the Catalan Parliament on political innovation, AI in policymaking, and the challenges of regulating fast-evolving technology

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Cristina Leston-Bandeira @estrangeirada.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Thank you for chatting to me about modernisation of parliaments, citizens and parliaments, AI etc. Good summary below👇:

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

🔟Cristina’s insights show that the key to modernizing parliaments isn’t just technology—it’s making them more relevant to citizens' daily lives. Read the full conversation here: t.co/XxGc3WASrP

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

9️⃣Finally, she raises a critical concern: Will AI widen the gap between well-resourced, tech-savvy parliaments and those struggling to keep up?

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

8️⃣How can parliaments bridge the gap with citizens? She suggests embedding parliaments in society—through education, partnerships with civil society, and outreach programs like youth parliaments and mobile legislative initiatives.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

7️⃣Cristina emphasizes the need for “slow politics” —spaces where deliberation and meaningful discussions can occur, rather than reactive, polarized debates fueled by 24/7 media cycles.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

6️⃣AI is both an opportunity and a challenge for parliaments. It can help simplify complex legislative language, summarize citizen input, and improve accessibility, but many parliaments aren’t fully digitized yet, creating a growing gap.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

5️⃣ Modernization isn’t just about structure but also about experimentation. Parliaments are often risk-averse, yet successful modernization efforts have come from piloting new approaches and learning from them.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

4️⃣One key lesson: Institutionalizing modernization is crucial. If reforms depend only on a few enthusiastic politicians, they risk disappearing when those individuals leave office. Long-term change requires buy-in from the institution itself.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

3️⃣"The way that parliaments can become more relevant to people is by talking about the issues that matter to people," Cristina says. It’s not about processes—it’s about discussing the topics that truly impact people's lives. This is what brings citizens into the conversation.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

2️⃣ One major challenge? Many parliaments still struggle to engage with citizens between elections. Too often, participation is limited to voting, leaving citizens disconnected from day-to-day decision-making.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

1️⃣ Cristina has worked with parliaments for 30+ years. She highlights how legislative institutions have evolved—from closed spaces to increasingly visible and scrutinized bodies, thanks to the internet and social media.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

🚨 New ModParl interview! 🚨 We spoke with @estrangeirada.bsky.social, a leading expert on legislative modernization, about the future of parliaments, citizen engagement, and the role of AI in democracy. 🏛️🤖 A thread 🧵⤵️

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

For more information on Brazil's Senate, follow @senado.leg.br

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

10/ The takeaway? AI is modernizing lawmaking in Brazil. Other parliaments should take note—this could be a global model for transparency & efficiency. 🌍📜

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

9/ AI isn’t replacing humans—it’s making legislative work faster & more transparent. With human oversight, Brazil’s Senate proves that AI can strengthen democracy, not replace it.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

8/ What’s next? 🚀 🔹 Facial recognition for voting & attendance 🔹 AI-powered research tools to help consultants write summaries & reports faster

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

7/ AI analyzed, categorized and summarized all amendments. 💡 With AI-assisted classification, legislative consultants compiled a full report in 1 week—instead of spending weeks on manual sorting.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

6/ But AI isn’t just simplifying laws—it’s helping analyze legislation faster. During Brazil’s tax reform, the Senate received 1,085 amendments. AI helped consultants process them faster.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

5/ Why does this matter? Legal jargon excludes the public. AI bridges the gap between laws and citizens, making legislation easier to follow and debate.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

4/ Where is Senado Explica being used? 📌 Constitutional amendments (PECs) 📌 Complementary bills (PLPs) 📌 Provisional measures (MPVs) 📌 Congressional bills (PLNs) Starting this session, all standard bills (PLs) will be included! 🚀

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

3/ AI provides two key insights: ✅ It rewrites legal jargon in simple terms ✅ It explains the bill’s impact based on the author’s justification

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

2/ Example: A bill states it amends paragraph five of Article 43 of Law 8,078. Does this sound confusing? AI clarifies: It’s the Consumer Protection Code, which ensures that paying off a debt at a discount will not harm credit access.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

1/ Meet "Senado Explica" 📜➡️🗣️ This new AI tool translates complex legal texts into plain language, making it easier for Brazilians to understand how new laws impact them.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

🚨 THREAD: How AI is Transforming Legislative Transparency in Brazil’s Senate 🇧🇷🤖 Brazil’s Senate is using AI to simplify laws & speed up analysis. From tax reform to transparency, here’s how it’s working! 🧵👇 t.co/lPZWe5myTS

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🎤 Upcoming Events for legislative experts: 📅 Jan 31: Progress in Legislative Openness (ParlAmericas, Panama) 📅 Feb 13: IPU Hearing at the UN 📅 June 18-20: Africa Regional Conference on Parliament & Legislation 📌 Don't forget to subscribe! 🔗 modparl.substack.com

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Modern Parliament | POPVOX Foundation | Substack

Highlighting modernization initiatives from legislatures around the world. Learn more at popvox.org/modparl. Click to read Modern Parliament, by POPVOX Foundation, a Substack publication with hundreds...

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🔍 More on Legislative Modernization 📅 India: MP calls for a fixed parliamentary calendar—100 annual sitting days for better efficiency. 📅 Scotland & Ireland: Parliaments release AI policy guides to regulate new tech in governance. 📢 Get the full issue: 🔗 modparl.substack.com

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

📜 Bangladesh's Constitutional Reforms 🇧🇩 A commission proposes: 🔹 Bicameral legislature ✅ 🔹 Extending MP terms from 4 to 5 years ✅ 📊 41% of the world’s legislatures are bicameral—would this move strengthen democracy or entrench power? 🔗 Read more: modparl.substack.com

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🤖 AI & Parliaments 🔹 AI in public engagement? The IPU says it’s promising but requires human oversight. 🔹 US House mandates AI integration in legislative operations. 🔹 Vietnam’s National Assembly to be fully digital by 2026, using AI in legislative processes. 📢 More inside: modparl.substack.com

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

📢 ModParl is back—now on Substack! 🚀 This issue covers legislative modernization, AI in governance, and key elections shaping parliaments worldwide. 🧵 Read on for highlights & subscribe here: 🔗 modparl.substack.com

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

7/ Curious to learn more? 🧐 The December ModParl newsletter is packed with inspiring initiatives to modernize parliaments worldwide. 🌍💡 We will be back in February 2025!

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

6/ Strengthening legislatures with USAID The USAID conference explored global trends, such as: 💻 Digital transformation ✊ Inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized groups ✅ Strengthening legislative capacity for resilient democracies.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

5/ Modernizing the US Capitol 🏛️ A POPVOX Foundation report explores how the Capitol can adapt to accommodate 150 new representatives and modern workspaces. Ideas include: 📌 Building a new office complex 📌 Adding collaborative spaces 📌 Expanding the House chamber

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

4/ Digital governance at the IGF 🌐 The Internet Governance Forum emphasized the role of parliamentarians in digital transformation. Key takeaways: ✅ Greater inclusion of legislators in global debates ✅ Practical tools to implement global digital agendas locally.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

3/ AI in Parliaments 🤖 The IPU launched guidelines for responsibly using Artificial Intelligence in legislatures, showcasing how AI can enhance efficiency without compromising accountability. ⚠️ On a serious note: human rights violations against legislators have tripled in the last decade.

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

2/ Spotlight on Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies! The Pact for Democracy released the Open Chamber document with 14 reform proposals, including: 📑 Greater transparency in legislative processes ✊🏾 Creation of a Racial Equality Secretary

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Tulia Ackson (IPU): "Parliaments bridge the global and the local. It’s time to turn commitments into concrete actions." 💬🌱

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Modern Parliament @modparl.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

1/ Highlight of the month: P20 in Brasília! The G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit brought together 344 participants, including 127 parliamentarians, to tackle critical issues: ✅ Combating hunger ✅ Sustainable development ✅ Global governance www.popvox.org/clsp-resourc...

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P20 Leaders Emphasize Parliamentary Cooperation and Gender Equality — POPVOX Foundation

The 10th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit in Brasília emphasized sustainable development, gender equality, and combating hunger.

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