The annual Innovation in Politics Awards recognise creative politicians from across Europe who have the courage to break new ground to find innovative solutions for today’s challenges.

The Awards are presented to the politicians in recognition of their innovative projects based on our European values of social balance, democracy, and human rights – regardless of their party affiliation or level of government. Each year, a citizens’ jury of over 1,000 Europeans evaluate the projects to determine the finalists and winners in the Awards’ categories. The nominees demonstrate how communities and countries are finding new ways to make our lives better.