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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On 2–3 November, #ScaleDem and its Translation Hub invite practitioners, researchers and others engaged in democratic innovation to a one-and-a-half-day participatory reflection workshop at the RIFS Research Institute for Sustainability in Potsdam. Register before 0/10 scaledem.eu/events/beyon...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

How to Scale High? 🪜 Join #ScaleDem Resonance Space's second webinar on the 5th October! forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon... Learn more and register here scaledem.eu/events/how-t...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In an online Delphi meeting on 2 September, 13-16 CEST, we are collecting experiences and knowledge from actors involved in democratic innovations, including practitioners, public administrators, and civil society actors. Join us and take the survey scaledem.eu/news/how-can...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

How can meaningful citizen participation be scaled in times of shrinking resources? On the 8th of June, we successfully launched the first Resonance Space webinar. Five additional sessions will follow by the end of next year. Revisit the first Resonance Space webinar scaledem.eu/news/scaling...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Scaling In, the ability of a democratic innovation to preserve and improve the quality of its internal processes, is a core element of the #ScaleDem project. We are collecting experiences from actors involved in democratic innovations. scaledem.eu/news/how-can...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

#ScaleDem invites practitioners, researchers, and public actors from around the world to take part in 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘦, a new international workshop series exploring how democratic innovations can be scaled across different contexts. Sign up here lnkd.in/dqN5xs_h

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘦 𝘶𝘱? 𝘖𝘳 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦? 🎧 Listen to the first podcast episode featuring #ScaleDem! scaledem.eu/news/scalede...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The second edition of the ScaleDem newsletter is now available! Read the full newsletter to explore upcoming events, community opportunities and the latest developments from the ScaleDem project and don’t miss future updates. . Read it here scaledem.eu/news/missed-...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

From 21 to 23 May 2026, the GLOBSEC Forum 2026 took place in Prague, Czechia. As partner of #ScaleDem, GLOBSEC represented the project at the Forum through the distribution of project materials, such as leaflets, and by introducing ScaleDem in informal discussions. scaledem.eu/news/scalede...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

From 18 to 20 May 2026, the Paris headquarters of Missions Publiques hosted partners of the #ScaleDem Consortium for the project’s third General Assembly. Over three dynamic days, partners came together to reflect on progress and shape the next steps of the project. scaledem.eu/news/highlig...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#ScaleDem invites practitioners, researchers, and public actors from around the world to take part in 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘦, a new international workshop series. On May 26th, the second workshop about 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 & 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗮𝗻𝘀 will take place online. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

#ScaleDem themes were at the centre of discussions during EUIdeas, the research festival organised by the European University Institute, partner of the project, in Florence from 7 to 9 May 2026 as part of the Institute’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Learn more scaledem.eu/news/scaling...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

What can a Baroque orchestra reveal about participation, shared responsibility, and scaling collective action? On 9 May 2026, Europe Day, EUBO will open its concert season in Darmstadt. Read more about this event and learn more about EUBO case in our latest blog post scaledem.eu/news/harmoni...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Take part in Reversing the Gaze, a new international workshop series exploring how democratic innovations can be scaled across different contexts! On May 7th, we will have our first workshop about Latin & South America forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Scaling democratic innovation means testing it where democracy is weakest. #ScaleDem, in collaboration with Demo.Reset, stress-tests deliberative models beyond ideal conditions, bringing grounded knowledge from contexts where democratic creativity emerges under pressure. scaledem.eu/news/what-th...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

#ScaleDem invites researchers, and public actors from around the world to take part in "Reversing the Gaze", a new international workshop series exploring how democratic innovations can be scaled across different contexts. Register your interest here and learn more scaledem.eu/news/reversi...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

A full day of collaboration at the #ScaleDem Workshop at the European University Institute! Together with partners, we shared new findings on scaling democratic innovations, refined our analytical framework, and worked towards an actionable Scaling Compass. scaledem.eu/news/scalede...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🚀 Are you a social changemaker, a practitioner, a public administrator, or someone with a great idea to boost democratic resilience? Apply now to the #ScaleDem Open Calls! lnkd.in/dY8A_GAZ Find out the two programmes and how to apply ▶️ lnkd.in/dUcixgsB ▶️ lnkd.in/d5TqGVBn

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships. Silke Toenshoff is Head of Unit of European Committee of the Regions, here she is answering the question "What does scaling mean to you?" #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships. Prior to joining International IDEA in 2021, Alexander Hudson was a researcher at the Max Planck Institute in Göttingen, Germany. scaledem.eu/about/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem. Tim Hughes, of Open Government Partnership, is a specialist in public participation and democratic reform. Find out more about our Advisory boards #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Did you miss the #ScaleDem Open Calls info sessions? Watch the recording and explore how the two programmes support scaling democratic innovations here! 1️⃣ scaledem.eu/news/scalede... 2️⃣ scaledem.eu/news/scalede...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

#ScaleDem recommends: the new INNOVADE's Digital Democracy Score! A free, research-backed tool designed to assess, visualise, and enhance digital democracy initiatives. www.digital-democracy.net Attend the free training workshop: 24 February | 10:00–11:00 CET 4 March | 10:00–11:00 CET bit.ly/digds

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships. Kim Connif Taber is the editorial director of the The Democracy & Culture Foundation. Find out more about #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Apply now to the #ScaleDem Open Calls! Do you want to advance your democracy-strengthening project by learning from those who have already succeeded? Or do you have experience coaching changemakers to boost their impact? Discover more about the Twinning Programme! scaledem.eu/call/twinnin...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Want to learn more about our Open Calls? Take part in our info sessions! Register here scaledem.eu/events/scale... These sessions are open to anyone interested and are an opportunity to get direct answers to your questions! For any questions about the programmes, contact us opencalls@scaledem.eu

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Do you want to apply to the #ScaleDem Open Calls? Do you already know how you want to scale your project? Do you have a bold, out-of-the-box idea to boost the societal impact of a democratic innovation, but need financial support to make it happen? Piloting programme scaledem.eu/call/pilotin...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

📣 Have you heard the news? #ScaleDem has launched two open calls to support organisations seeking to scale democratic innovations. Read the press release and learn more about the twinning programme and how to apply scaledem.eu/news/scalede...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Are you interested in applying to our Open Calls? We are here to help you! If you would like feedback before submitting your full proposal, #ScaleDem's Decision Helper can offer you optional pre-application support. Find more info at the link scaledem.eu/open-calls/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

❝ If you were Machiavelli today, advising a Prince (or Princess), what would be your key advice?❞ Last November, #ScaleDem officially launched its two Advisory Boards – one for end users and one more scientific. Read our project coordinator's blog post! scaledem.eu/news/if-you-...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

If you weren’t yet subscribed to the #ScaleDem mailing list, you may have missed a major announcement: our open calls are now live! View the Open Calls newsletter here scaledem.eu/news/missed-... and don’t miss the next updates. Sign up to the ScaleDem mailing list! scaledem.eu/subscribe/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

#ScaleDEM is now launching two Open Calls for organisations based in the EU or Horizon-Europe Associated Countries. Want to learn more? Take part in our info sessions! Register here scaledem.eu/events/scale...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

🚀 Are you a social changemaker, a practitioner, a public administrator, or someone with a great idea to boost democratic resilience? Apply now to the #ScaleDem Open Calls! scaledem.eu/open-calls/ Registrations are open until 31 March 2026 for both programmes.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships. Today, we are presenting to you Hussam Al Erhayel, Head of Projects at Better Politics Foundation. Find out more scaledem.eu/about/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

How can democratic innovations scale? If you missed last month’s #ScaleDem webinar “Scaling Democratic Innovations: Emerging Practices for Future Policies”, the recording is now available on the ScaleDem YouTube channel! Watch it again here scaledem.eu/news/missed-...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

In this new clip, Thomas Blanchet from nexus shares what’s next for #ScaleDem: two upcoming programmes, each responding to different needs in the journey of scaling democratic innovation. 📢 Stay tuned and subscribe to our newsletter: youtu.be/DovJeJrjpeA

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Thomas Blanchet (NEXUS) introduces #ScaleDem's Open Calls

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

A new blog post is out! Camille Dobler (Missions Publiques), #ScaleDem project’s coordinator, shares reflections from a gathering of over 300 practitioners who came together to explore how citizen participation can move from promising pilots to permanent practice. scaledem.eu/news/from-cr...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships. Here he is answering the question "Why does scaling matter?" Find out more about our Advisory boards #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Two advisory boards (End-users’ and Scientific) will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships. Tessa Dunlop works at the European Commission’s Competence Centre on Participatory and Deliberative Democracy. Find out more about our #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

One week to our first webinar! How can democratic innovations scale — in other words, how can they spread, deepen, and endure over time? Join the #ScaleDem webinar as we explore this question. Sign up now! scaledem.eu/events/webin...

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Webinar on Scaling Democratic Innovations: Emerging Practices for Future Policies - ScaleDem

How can democratic innovations scale — in other words, how can they spread, deepen, and endure over time? Join the ScaleDem webinar as we explore this question.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Two advisory boards will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships. Today, we are presenting to you Dr. Sonia Bussu, Associate Professor in Public Policy at the University of Birmingham. "Why does scaling matter?" according to her? #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/

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Nets4Dem @nets4dem.eu · 17/10/2025

Scaling democracy isn’t copy-paste 🎯 At the #DemocracyRnD Conference, together with @scaledem.bsky.social and #DemoReset, we explored how to scale democratic innovation: 🌍 Out 🏛️ High 🌱 Deep & 💪 In ...growing democracy in both reach and depth!

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Two advisory boards will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships. Today, we are presenting to you Melisa Ross (University of Bremen, SOCIUM Research Center on Inequality). "Why does scaling matter?" Find out more #ScaleBoards scaledem.eu/about/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Join us online for the launch of the #ScaleDem Policy Report on “Scaling Democratic Innovations: Emerging Practices for Future Policies”. Discover insights from 100+ EU-funded projects on making democratic innovations lasting, impactful, and embedded in institutions. scaledem.eu/events/webin...

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Nets4Dem @nets4dem.eu · 15/10/2025

An inspiring week of exchange for #Nets4Dem 👏 After a great #OGP Global Summit, we’re now in Brussels for our Annual Members’ Meeting and the #DemocracyRnD conference, welcoming new members and co-hosting a workshop with @scaledem.bsky.social on scaling democratic innovations.

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

🗺️ Discover the #ScaleDem Knowledge Map and contribute! Our interactive tool helps you explore how democratic innovations scale across contexts. 🔗 scaledem.eu/insights/kno... 👉 Contribute to the map! Share your own case of democratic innovation ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...

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Knowledge Map - ScaleDem

Discover how R&I-driven democratic innovations scale! Explore the matrix below to see cases organized by innovation family and scalability. Click on labels or numbers to filter and view cases. Learn b...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Two advisory boards will follow the advancement of #ScaleDem and encourage strategic partnerships. Today, we are presenting to you Graham Smith, Professor of Politics at the CSD of the University of Westminster and Chair of the Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies. scaledem.eu/about/

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Join us tomorrow! #ScaleDem will take the stage at the Athens Democracy Forum, to introduce the ScaleDem Open Call, a key opportunity for democratic innovations to join our scaling grounds. Watch the session live at 15:40–15:50 CEST 🔗 scaledem.eu/events/scale...

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