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Best Practice in Politics

We curate exemplary political work that successfully tackles today’s most pressing issues. This platform is a hub of tried and tested best practices in politics.

NEXT MANNHEIM

A publicly-owned company combines startup ecosystem support with urban cultural development, applying an interdisciplinary and integrated approach.

Open Parliament TV

Open Parliament TV is a platform that allows the German Parliament to record and share their debates, making the political decision-making process more transparent and fostering trust in the democratic process.

PLACEm

The PLACEm app allows people to participate democratically in community issues by creating digital “places” for public discussion and collaboration.

Regiothek

An online platform creates traceable supply chains from farmers, food crafters, and retail stores to restaurants.

Regulatory Sandboxes

Innovation-friendly spaces are designed to test new digital technologies in real-life conditions, without risk to the public.

Safe Harbours

A network of German municipalities and civil society commits to recognising humanitarian crises and actively receiving refugees.

Schule im Aufbruch – School Gets Going

This initiative aims to enable and encourage students to be enthusiastic and creative by establishing a new learning culture, instead of fixating on fulfilling given curricula.

The Winners
of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2025