Open government is more than a transparency policy—it is a governance model that integrates citizen participation, accountability and collaboration across public institutions. This article argues that open government should not be treated as a standalone reform but as a cross-cutting principle capable of strengthening public policies and democratic legitimacy.

In an era marked by polarization and ideological fatigue, new ways of thinking about politics are emerging. This article introduces the idea of “diagonal thinking” as a framework that moves beyond traditional left-right divisions, promoting critical debate, collective intelligence and pragmatic solutions to complex public challenges.