eDemocracy Seminar of the European Commission organised by DG Information Society, eGovernment unit. The seminar is both a follow–up to the eGovernment Cernobbio Conference 2003 and of the eGovernment Communication COM (2003) 567. The seminar provides a platform in which to take stock of eDemocracy experiments and exchange opinions on the role of ICT for reinforcing participation in democratic decision making. This is also an opportunity to highlight achievements and landmark national projects, as well as look forward to challenges and priorities for future eDemocracy research. The seminar will be held in the European Commission Albert Borschette Conference Centre, rue Foissart 36, Brussels 1049. This will consist of both plenary sessions and break-out sessions around eVoting and eParticipation. David Glaude is invited to speak (for 20-25 minutes) in the eParticipation workshop sessions about the way the anti-swpatent movement made e-enabled lobbying.