Brief Intro
The European Capital of Democracy is a Europe-wide initiative to innovate and strengthen democracy. From 2023, each year one city will be selected by a jury of experts and a jury of 10,000 European citizens – and granted this honorary title. Together with its citizens, the European Capital of Democracy curates, organises and hosts a variety of activities that strengthen democracy. Visitors from all over Europe – politicians, experts, civil society actors, artists, citizens and media representatives – are invited to take part in the initiative and make the city a stage for European democracy.
Throughout the Programme Year, EURACTIV will act as strategic media partner of the European Capital of Democracy.
City Visits: Exploring Gdańsk’s Democratic Spirit
Delivering Democracy: Opinion Piece by Erika Staël von Holstein
Barcelona Presents Programme Year as European Capital of Democracy 2023 – 2024
Our 4th ECN Meeting in Valongo: Building Green Cities
European Capital of Democracy Hosts Dubravka Šuica, Vice President of European Commission
CoE Secretary General, Marija Pejcinovic Buric, Visits ECoD Vienna office
TALE – become a change-maker!
Sneak a peek at Barcelona’s programme highlights
Exploring Sarajevo: Promoting Intergenerational Participation in Urban Life
Making a difference for democracy
Improving Democracy through Citizens’ Participation
The ECoD Programme Year: Be part of a unique democratic journey
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