The Innovation in Politics Institute

The Innovation in Politics Institute (IPI) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening democracy in Europe and beyond. The mission of the IPI is to identify, develop, and support political professionals who boldly take new paths, are creative, and achieve better results across party lines and national borders[1][4].

The IPI develops and implements long-term programs with a positive impact on politics and society. Key activities include:

• Innovation in Politics Awards: These awards honor political initiatives that take new paths, are creative, and achieve results regardless of party affiliation and political level[3][4].
• ACT NOW: A network focused on supporting local politicians to tackle current challenges such as migration, climate crisis, and social division[1].
• European Capital of Democracy: An initiative that recognizes cities within the member states of the Council of Europe and Kosovo as European Capitals of Democracy, thereby promoting democratic participation[5].

The IPI is committed to a variety of sustainable goals and initiatives, including:

• Climate Protection: The IPI supports political work that includes proactive approaches to combating the climate crisis, such as innovative strategies and policies in the areas of energy, mobility, housing, and nutrition[1][5].
• Gender Equality: The IPI promotes projects that advocate for gender equality and address existing inequalities[5].
• Democratic Participation: Through initiatives like the Citizens’ Jury and the European Capital of Democracy Initiative, citizen involvement in political decision-making processes is encouraged[1][5].

The IPI has an extensive network with offices in Vienna and Berlin, as well as representations in numerous European countries. It works closely with political institutions, civil society, and citizens to create a community of over 5,000 politicians in Europe who participate in the IPI's programs and share their expertise and experiences[1][4].

The IPI follows a unique approach aimed at identifying best practices, developing core insights, localizing them, and implementing innovative political work for specific tasks. This approach ensures that political changes are considered, effective, and sustainable[1][4].

The Innovation in Politics Institute is thus a central actor in promoting democracy and innovative politics in Europe, having a positive impact on the political landscape through its diverse programs and initiatives.

• 1 - https://www.lobbyfacts.eu/datacard/the-innovation-in-politics-institute-gmbh?rid=527331347140-39
• 2 - https://www.statworx.com/content-hub/blog/web-scraping-101-in-python-mit-requests-beautifulsoup/
• 3 - https://www.progressives-zentrum.org/en/partner/innovation-in-politics-institute/
• 4 - https://innovationinpolitics.eu/institute/about/
• 5 - https://innovationinpolitics.eu