1. International context
Trust is important. Democracy is built on trust, and the citizens need to trust e-democracy.
Misconception: e-Democracy is provided by the government (grassroot activities).
Need to learn from Web 2.0 applications (creativity, sharing, collaboration)
The field of e-democracy is still immature:
We need more research on users and use
We need work on how to assess e-democracy
We need more research..

2. Regulation

3. Regulation Like Internet governance: Best of two traditions
There is an expressed need for regulation
Principles:
Do not exaggerate regulation, focus on important issues!
Regulation must not be a barrier to grassroot activity
Regulation is about finding a balance between conflicting interests
e.g. Privacy vs. Freedom of Information
Regulation is also an important instrument for acheiving trust in e-democracy
Like Internet governance: Best of two traditions
CoE should continue work in this area