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.
E-library
Finland’s shared E-library provides free, equal access to digital library resources across all public libraries and municipalities, fostering literacy and cultural engagement.
Empower Young Voices
Empower Young Voices is a youth-led initiative enhancing civic engagement and local influence among young people aged 12 to 29, shaping municipal policies through skills-building, participation, and dialogue.
DoCHECK! Fighting Disinformation through Technology and Non-Formal Education
DoCheck empowers teenagers with media literacy skills to recognise and resist online disinformation, fostering a safer and more informed digital environment across Europe.
Water Over Gold – Environmental Screening of Underground Waters in Rovinka Municipality
Slovakia’s citizen-driven initiative sets a new standard for groundwater protection through transparent monitoring, public engagement, and long-term state collaboration.
Free Republic of Vienna
Free Republic of Vienna is a pioneering cultural initiative that radically democratises decision-making within Europe’s largest cross-over festival by empowering citizens to co-shape its future.
From Waste to Resource: Rybnik’s Circular Model
Rybnik’s circular economy project transforms food waste into social value, creating a comprehensive system that repurposes surplus food, supports vulnerable groups, and fosters sustainable consumption practices.
Rybnik: From Coal to Hydrogen – A Just Energy Transition
Rybnik is transforming from one of Europe’s most polluted coal-dependent cities into a clean energy leader through hydrogen technology and community-driven emissions reductions.
School Gardens for Learning, Healing, and Community Resilience
Rybnik’s school gardening programme uses hands-on environmental education to support Ukrainian refugee children, promote sustainability, and foster community cohesion.
Green Urban Bus Shelters: A Sustainable Revolution in Ostrów Wielkopolski
The Green Urban Bus Shelters project in Ostrów Wielkopolski replaces traditional bus stops with eco-friendly shelters featuring year-round vegetation that cools waiting areas, improves air quality, and supports the city’s broader goals for sustainable urban transport and climate resilience.
Paloma Project: AI for the Detection of Unwanted Loneliness
The Paloma project uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to detect and respond to cases of unwanted loneliness among elderly people through realistic, human-sounding phone conversations.
Public Nurseries as Ambassadors of Food Waste Prevention
In Halandri, toddlers become food-saving ambassadors through storytelling, performance, and a nursery-wide movement to fight food waste and promote sustainability.
EurHope: The Youth Agenda for a Democratic Europe
EurHope empowers over 1.5 million young Europeans to shape EU policy through a multilingual, participatory campaign that bridges the gap between youth priorities and political leaders.
