Independent mayoral candidate Erwan Davoux criticizes Marseille’s entrenched political elite and calls for accountability, while advocates emphasize disability rights as a local election priority.
A new study shows strong public support for citizen assemblies in France as a response to political distrust, highlighting their potential to rejuvenate democratic participation amid ongoing political and financial challenges.
Nearly a week after the citizen convention’s education reform proposals in France, political leaders including President Macron have remained silent, stirring concerns amid ongoing government debates.
EU citizens are currently able to participate in consultations on 56 initiatives, offering their feedback in various languages, which the European Commission uses to inform policy making.