Co-creation has become a familiar response to Europe’s democratic malaise. Marjan Marjanović argues that inviting citizens into policymaking is not enough. As Europe navigates its green and digital transitions, the democratic value of co-creation depends on whether institutions share influence, allow disagreement to emerge, and remain accountable for the decisions that follow
Senior Researcher, Université de Lausanne / Lecturer, Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration
Marjan holds a PhD in Planning Studies from University College London.
His research examines the governance of complex spatial and societal transformations, with particular interests in shrinking cities and regions, the circular economy, sustainability transitions, multilevel governance, co-creation, and the changing role of planning institutions and professionals.
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