🧠 “Soul Searching Democracy” in Brussels – Exploring the Future of Representative Politics | May 16, 2025 🇧🇪

On May 16, 2025, Brussels will host the next major appointment of the REDIRECT project, titled “Soul Searching Democracy.” This timely event brings together academics and key stakeholders to reflect on the state of democracy and explore innovative pathways to strengthen the relationship between citizens and institutions.

Organized with EU funding, this high-level dialogue will focus on representative disconnect, fostering creative and critical conversations about how democratic systems can evolve in response to widespread political dissatisfaction.

🎯 What to Expect:

• Identification of key drivers of disconnect in representative democracy

• Future scenarios and vision-building exercises

• Creative dialogue on areas for democratic reconnection

• Keynote address by Prof. Dr. Mark Warren (UBC, Vancouver), expert on democratic innovations

• Networking opportunities and a closing reception

📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium
📅 Date: May 16, 2025