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Élections, piège à cons ?
2024
Belgium is the only country to have, in one of its institutions, the German-speaking Community of Belgium, a permanent citizens' assembly whose members are drawn by lot. At a time when voters have never been so disillusioned, we take a look at the initiatives making Belgium a pioneer in democratic innovation.
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Belgium is the only country to have, in one of its institutions, the German-speaking Community of Belgium, a permanent citizens' assembly whose members are drawn by lot. At a time when voters have never been so disillusioned, we take a look at the initiatives making Belgium a pioneer in democratic innovation.
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