The Citizens’ Assembly is a structured forum for discussion composed of a group of individuals selected to provide a balanced representation of the cross-border community of Gorizia, Nova Gorica, and Šempeter-Vrtojba.

It is neither a political body nor a formal representative body.

It is a group of citizens who, through facilitated meetings supported by data and information, reflect on:

• Social and Cultural Impacts of GO! 2025
• Strengths and Weaknesses
• Future Prospects and Cross-Border Legacy

The goal is to formulate well-reasoned and consensus-based recommendations

Participants:

• will take part in structured meetings;
• will listen to informational presentations;
• They will discuss in small groups;
• will help draft the final recommendations.

No specific technical skills are required.
A willingness to engage in discussion and actively participate is required.

The Assembly will consist of 60 people:

• 24 identified by the municipalities of Gorizia, Nova Gorica, and Šempeter-Vrtojba
• 36 selected through an open call

Selection through the Open Call will be based on:

• preliminary definition of quotas (region, age, gender, educational background, area of experience)
• random selection within predefined groups
• creation of reserve lists for potential replacements.

This method is designed to ensure balance and a diversity of perspectives, preventing the participation of only those who are already involved or belong to the same field.
The selection of one of the four thematic areas (clusters) in the module serves solely an organizational purpose to ensure internal balance.

To apply, simply fill out the questionnaire at the following link: GO!2025 Open Call