Understand every law. Have your say.
Plebiscitum turns official bills and decrees into plain language and lets citizens vote on them. When voting closes, the aggregated result is sent to parliament.
Open today to residents of Spain. Building for more countries — tell us where.
- Official sources only
- Neutral and non-binding
- Free · No ads
A law to simplify public-sector paperwork
Laws shape your life. Few people can read them.
Official texts are long, technical and scattered across many places. Most of us only see a headline, and parliaments rarely hear what ordinary people actually think.
Hard to read
Legal language keeps important decisions out of reach.
Easy to miss
New bills and decrees appear every week, with no simple way to follow them.
No easy way to answer
Between elections, citizens have almost no channel to react.
From official text to your voice in three steps
We watch the official sources
Plebiscitum follows bills in parliament and decrees in the official gazette, and flags what is open for opinion.
We explain it in plain language
Short sentences, everyday words, no jargon. Always linked to the official text so you can check it.
You vote, we count
In favour, against or abstain. When voting closes, we send the aggregated count, with no personal data, to the official mailboxes of parliament.
Built so that anyone can take part
Clear
Explanations written for any age and background, not for lawyers.
Fast
About a minute to read and vote. Notifications tell you when something new opens.
Neutral
We never recommend how to vote. We explain what is being decided.
Private
Nobody can see how you voted. Your ID number is never stored, only an irreversible hash.
Free
No ads, no selling of data, no hidden fees for citizens.
Accessible
Adjustable text, high contrast, reduced motion and read-aloud on every initiative.
Everything you need to follow and answer
Plain-language summaries
AI-assisted explanations written from the official text: short sentences, no jargon, and always a link to the original so the official version prevails.
Official sources only
Bills in parliament and decrees from the official gazette. No opinion pieces, no media filter.
One person, one vote
Verified, duplicate-proof registration, so results reflect real people.
Installable app
Add it to your home screen and get a notification when something new opens for voting.
Results to parliament
Aggregated results go to official parliamentary mailboxes once voting closes.
Accessibility toolkit
Text size, contrast, spacing, reduced motion, screen-reader friendly navigation and an optional read-aloud button.
Archive and weekly summary
Past initiatives stay available with our result and links to the official record, plus a weekly digest of what is open.
Live in Spain. Planned for the world.
Plebiscitum is in public beta in Spain. We are exploring local versions for other countries, each built on that country’s own official sources.
Spain
Open to residents of Spain. Bills in the Congress of Deputies and Royal Decrees, in Spanish.
Spanish-speaking countries
Local legislatures across Latin America and beyond, in Spanish.
e.g. Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru
English-speaking countries
Parliaments and legislatures in English-speaking democracies.
e.g. United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States
German-speaking countries
Federal and national parliaments, in German.
Germany, Austria, Switzerland
French-speaking countries
National parliaments and assemblies, in French.
e.g. France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada (Quebec), Luxembourg
“Planned” means under exploration. We promise no dates, and no country is live except Spain.
In public beta, built with its first testers
We are in the testing phase. Our beta testers help us check three things before opening the project further:
It works
Registration, voting and notifications on every device and browser.
It is clear
Explanations that people without legal training can really understand.
It makes sense
Whether citizens find the idea of voting on real initiatives useful.
What you can always expect from us
Neutrality
We explain; we never tell you how to vote.
Transparency
Every summary links to the official text. AI can make mistakes, and we say so.
Privacy
Only the data needed to prevent fake or duplicate accounts. You can delete your account at any time.
Independence
Not affiliated with any government, party or institution. Votes are not binding and not an official poll.
Frequently asked questions
What is Plebiscitum?
Plebiscitum is a free civic platform that explains parliamentary bills and government decrees in plain language and lets registered citizens vote in favour, against or abstain. The aggregated results are then sent to parliament.
Is it an official consultation? Are the votes binding?
No. Plebiscitum is an independent project. Votes are not binding and are not an official poll. They show what the people using the platform think.
Who can vote today?
Right now the public beta is open to residents of Spain, at plebiscitum.es. Registration asks for a name, email, ID or NIE, a Spanish mobile number and an address, only to ensure one person has one account. Everyone else can read this site and tell us where they would like it next.
How are the explanations written?
An AI model writes them from the official text, in short sentences and everyday words. It can make mistakes, so each initiative links to the official source, which always prevails.
Does Plebiscitum recommend how to vote?
Never. We explain what is being decided so that each person can form their own opinion.
What happens to the votes?
When voting on an initiative closes, we add up all votes and send the aggregated count, without personal data, to the official mailboxes of the parliament concerned.
Is my vote private?
Results are only ever shown as totals. No one can look up how a specific person voted through the platform, and your ID number is never stored in clear, only as an irreversible hash.
Is it free? Are there ads?
It is free for citizens, with no ads and no selling of data.
When will it reach my country?
We are exploring versions for Spanish-, English-, German- and French-speaking countries, but we have no dates to announce. Write to us and tell us where you would like it.
Can I install it as an app?
Yes. Plebiscitum is a progressive web app: install it from your browser or add it to your home screen, and optionally turn on notifications for new votes.
Ready to have your say?
Join the public beta in Spain, or tell us where Plebiscitum should go next.