Organizing Municipal Citizen Assemblies in Germany

Step-by-step guide for organizing effective and inclusive local citizens' assemblies in Germany.

The Kommunale Bürgerräte organisieren handbook offers step-by-step guidance for planning and implementing local citizen assemblies in Germany. It outlines the entire process—from defining the topic and selecting participants to facilitating deliberation and ensuring follow-up on the recommendations. The guide includes practical checklists, examples, and methodological tips to help municipalities and civic groups create effective, transparent, and inclusive deliberative processes that strengthen democratic engagement at the local level.

Source: Mehr Demokratie e.V., IDPF (Institut für Demokratie- und Partizipationsforschung), RIFS (Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit)
Language: German

Authors: Steffen Krenzer, Susanne Socher

Year of publication: 2024