Let's get real about Citizens' Assemblies! @richwi1son & I explore what a different theory of change for CAs looks like. If CAs are to achieve significant change, they need to step into the political fray and get real about how power and politics works🧵
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/getting-real-a… In this article for @eudemocracyhub we explore the need to address how citizens’ assemblies should navigate the complex world of politics to drive meaningful change 2/14

Highlights from the votes of #ConventionCitoyenne over the week-end. I focus on the results of the votes. My analysis of the overall process (i.e governance, methodology, impact) will be part of a research project with @StuartBCapstick & the team @CAST_Centre later this summer. All the measures & votes are here: …ns.conventioncitoyennepourleclimat.fr
The support for most measures was overwhelmingly high (around 90% support and above). Some commentators have likened these results to plebiscite rates. This reveals the emphasis on consensus building during the process.