Participatory budgeting is transforming municipal decision-making in European cities, allowing citizens to propose and vote on local projects funded by community resources.
While examples like Wroclaw, Poland, stands out as a success story, the challenges persist, with varying awareness and trust in participatory processes across European regions.
As the concept gains traction, the question remains whether citizens will increasingly engage, and if politicians will relinquish some decision-making power to foster a more democratic approach to budgeting.
Source: euractiv.com
