Citizens’ assemblies are not in crisis. For political scientist Andri Heimann, the most exciting phase is just about to start.
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A Swissinfo article raised the question of whether citizens’ assemblies are in crisis as a form of democratic participation. Political scientist Andri Heimann is convinced of the contrary. A closer look, he says, reveals that the exciting phase is only just beginning.
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June 25, 2026 - 11:16
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