Stories - EU

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Defending democracy - or are we, really?

It’s no argument that our European democracies need defending. With non-friendly actors around the world...

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European Parliament's Bold New Vision for the European Citizens' Initiative

Democracy International has been working on strengthening the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) for over 11...

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The power of youth

While Democracy International is losing its most senior colleague Klaus Hofmann, as an association we’re also...

The f(YOUTH)ure of the European Citizens’ Initiative

Great news for the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) and the future of youth participation in European...

We are on tour again: Ukrainian Vibes - European Public Sphere 2.0

You’re a dreamer with a heart that beats European? - You’re not the only one! The project Ukrainian Vibes -...

#NowTheCitizens are demanding a democratic reform of the EU

In times of declining confidence and criticism of the functioning of the European Union, the upcoming...

European HomeParliaments build a bridge between citizens and politics

Currently, people all over Germany come together in private houses, cafés and parks to discuss European...

Europe makes room for participation

Kicked off last year in October, our European Public Sphere project has been travelling Europe in the past...

A busy summer for the European Citizens' Initiative

It’s been a long journey for the revision of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) over the last year. The...