Open Politics: an initiative to train future elected officials in France
The Fondation de France is currently supporting the "Open Politics" project, a citizen initiative that aims to renew French political life. This program offers free training courses open to everyone, regardless of their political party affiliation.
The main objective of this approach is to support citizens who wish to engage in public life but sometimes lack knowledge about how institutions function. By offering concrete tools, the association hopes to facilitate the emergence of a new generation of political leaders who are more representative of today's society.
The "non-partisan" nature of these training courses is an essential aspect of the project. By remaining neutral, Open Politics ensures learning based on the skills necessary for exercising a mandate, such as public management, communication, or the understanding of local and national issues.
This initiative comes at a time when many French people are expressing a desire to be more involved in the decisions that affect their daily lives. By democratizing access to political training, the program seeks to strengthen the bond between citizens and their elected officials, while encouraging more active and better-prepared engagement in future elections.