Marginalized speakers do not simply lose arguments. New research from MultiPoD shows they can lose the standing to argue at all and that the consequences reach further than any individual…
In an age of growing disconnection between citizens and institutions, the MultiPoD project offers a much-needed response to the challenges of participatory democracy in multicultural and multilingual contexts. By combining…
On June 3rd and 4th, 2025, the MultiPoD consortium came together in Barcelona for its second plenary meeting. Hosted by the Decidim team at the Canòdrom, a space dedicated to…
Exploring the principles, challenges, and digital innovations shaping deliberative democracy in a multicultural Europe through the lens of the MultiPoD project While democratic systems in Europe are experiencing unprecedented challenges…
PRESS RELEASE Brussels, April 28th 2025 In an era marked by the rise of disinformation, increasing polarisation, and threats to democratic values, a European consortium sets out to build an…
The AI Continent Action Plan aims to turn Europe’s industrial strength and talent into a global advantage The European Commission has officially launched the AI Continent Action Plan, an ambitious…
As global challenges become increasingly complex, the need for a participatory democracy that bridges national and cultural boundaries in Europe is more crucial than ever. Cultural and linguistic divisions can…
Europe faces the challenges of rising polarisation, disinformation, and eroding trust in all democratic institutions. How citizens perceive global events is often influenced by national media and their political and cultural…