-> Digital tools make it possible for citizens to participate more easily in policy- and decision-making processes.
-> Numerous local, national and European experiences with the use of digital tools can help improve decision-making processes.
-> One of the most important factors for successful e-participation is a close and clear link to a concrete formal political process.
-> The numerous international experiences with e-participation processes are also highly relevant for Austria.
Authors: Gloria Rose, Georg Aichholzer