Projects
21. May 2026
During the election campaign, certain MPs promised power to the people, but now they were the ones blocking the referendum on an emergency law that only served the wealthy. We reminded them who they worked for! A referendum is our right, and enabling it is their duty. That is why we developed a website to help users take action, allowing them to click on an MP and send a clear message: Do not block the referendum!
23. April 2026
As the new coalition slowly took shape, the first policy battles were already being fought in the National Assembly. To ensure you do not miss key developments, we updated Parlameter, allowing users to track the work of the MPs in the 10th assembly. Check out how they vote and what they discuss! This app is in Slovenian.
13. March 2026
How do you talk to someone who says voting is pointless? We invited young debaters to the studio, persuaders who tried to use arguments to get skeptics to the polls. These skeptics were played by improv league performers. Listen to the exchange of views, the excuses, and the typical “they’re all the same” arguments, and then tell us who you found the most convincing! This video is in Slovenian.
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11. March 2026
Janez Janša and the SDS party released a video claiming that early voting would be “invalid under all legal provisions”. This is dangerous and unstatesmanlike misinformation. Read the full press release (in Slovenian).
1. March 2026
You can test your knowledge of elections and the most amusing democratic mishaps in this pre-election quiz. Every day from 1 March until 22 March, users were able to answer three questions to flex their democratic muscles, and were encouraged to invite their family and friends to join in. This app is in Slovenian.
25. February 2026
In the general election on 22 March, you chose the future. Political parties had widely differing manifestos and priorities, so the Izvoli.si voting quiz was designed to help you find the one that aligned closest with your views. It featured 30 of the 130 demands compiled by the Voice of the People (Glas ljudstva) initiative and presented to the political parties standing for election. Parties were able to state their positions by either committing to these demands or declaring their disagreement. This app is in Slovenian.
In cooperation with the Voice of the People initiative.
11. February 2026
The March 22 general election determined the makeup of the National Assembly and the country’s direction for the next four years. Knowing that many would be away on election day, we once again prepared a voting guide detailing various ways to cast a ballot. It was intended for everyone who was elsewhere in Slovenia, abroad, or unable to reach their polling station for health or other reasons. We provide these guides because we want as many people as possible to participate in decisions that significantly impact their daily lives. This app is in Slovenian.
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10. February 2026
With the upcoming election and the media once again filled with promises, catchy slogans, and glossy posters, it was the perfect time to look beyond the rhetoric and take a closer look at the work of the MPs in the ninth National Assembly. Because we believe people's vote should be based on substance, we have compiled data on the outgoing assembly's performance into a series of in-depth analyses. This content is in Slovenian.
5. December 2025
The Ministry of Digital Transformation recently published new guidelines for the development of IT solutions. We believe the document overlooks key aspects affecting security, the position of users, and service quality. As a result, we propose improvements ranging from stronger rights protection to open source and stakeholder inclusion. Read our comments and recommendations! This text is in Slovenian.
4. November 2025
For the referendum on the Voluntary End-of-Life Aid Act, we created a simple map of polling stations for early voting. The map displayed all such polling stations across Slovenia, and voters could click on the nearest one to find out more about it. The map of polling stations for early voting is one of the online tools we use to actively encourage voters to fulfil their civic duty.
3. November 2025
OMNIA polling stations, which allow voters to cast their vote outside their home constituency on election Sunday, are organised throughout the country. To encourage participation in the referendum on the Voluntary End-of-Life Aid Act, we created a simple registration guide for this type of voting and a map to help voters find their nearest OMNIA polling station.
29. October 2025
As is our tradition, we prepared a guide on the different voting methods for the referendum on the Voluntary End-of-Life Aid Act, aimed at everyone who couldn't make it to the polling stations on November 23rd. The guide was designed for citizens living abroad, people with disabilities, and those who were in other parts of Slovenia on election day. In short, it was for anyone unable to vote in the standard way. We produce these election guides because we believe in the importance of political participation and actively encourage it.
1. July 2025
We held an interactive discussion with students from The Celje Center High School on the role of AI in our society. The debate, facilitated by our Phygital tool which combines a physical experience with a digital interface, explored key questions: What does the future hold, and should we be more cautious with the development of new technologies? The students shared diverse and well-informed opinions, and the tool again proved to be an excellent way to initiate and frame debates. We are developing the tool as part of the Phygital Erasmus+ project, co-funded by the EU.
In cooperation with Tree Company, Levuur, and Dypall.
13. March 2025
After successfully supporting two rounds of participatory budgeting, we continued our collaboration with the Municipality of Medvode for a third cycle, using the open-source platform Consul. For projects in 2025 and 2026, the municipality will allocate up to 400,000 euros. Once again, residents aged 15 and above will be able to submit their ideas and vote on them. This continues the practice of actively involving the local community in shaping a municipality that reflects their needs.
27. January 2025
Using the open-source platform Consul, we supported the Municipality of Ankaran in implementing participatory budgeting. Residents turning 15 or older in 2025 were invited to propose projects worth a total of 100,000 euros and vote on which ones should be carried out. This way, we strengthen the role of citizens in deciding on their shared future and promote the development of projects grounded in the needs and ideas of the community.
8. January 2025
Using the open-source platform Consul, which enables easy online submission, tracking, and voting on proposals, we supported the Municipality of Celje in implementing participatory budgeting. Citizens were invited to help decide how 250,000 euros from the municipal budget will be spent across eight local areas. Each area will receive 30,000 euros, with an additional 10,000 euros dedicated to youth-led projects by residents aged 15 to 29.