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Democratizing the genomic revolution? Comparing democratic innovations in France and the UK

Andrea Felicetti & Federica Frazzetta

European Journal of Political Research2026https://doi.org/10.1017/s1475676526101005article
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Abstract

The ongoing revolution in the field of genome editing (GE) has ignited intense debate around new genomic techniques (NGTs) in Europe. Their societal and ecological implications underscore their critical importance. However, the development and implementation of NGTs present significant challenges from a democratic perspective. Amid calls for democratizing NGTs governance, democratic innovations have been proposed as potential solutions. This paper investigates the efficacy of democratic innovations in democratizing NGT governance within the European context. Employing an assemblage democracy approach, we conduct an in-depth analysis of online documents and activities related to two important public engagement processes addressing NGTs in France and the United Kingdom. Our findings reveal context-specific challenges in each country and propose potential remedies to enhance democratization efforts. This research contributes to the ongoing debate on science governance and participatory democracy in Europe, offering insights for scholars engaged in the intersection of emerging technologies and democratic processes.

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@article{andrea2026,
  title        = {{Democratizing the genomic revolution? Comparing democratic innovations in France and the UK}},
  author       = {Andrea Felicetti & Federica Frazzetta},
  journal      = {European Journal of Political Research},
  year         = {2026},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1017/s1475676526101005},
}

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