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 4,000 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.
Improving Democracy through Citizens’ Participation
The ECoD Programme Year: Be part of a unique democratic journey
Acts of Democracy 2: Organizations and Initiatives That Make Democracy More Inclusive
Three Cities on shortlist for first European Capital of Democracy
13 Cities join forces to strengthen European Democracy
13 cities compete to become the first European Capital of Democracy
Event review: Democracy Networks
Protecting cultural freedom and expression: The Art of Democracy Festival
Introducing Art of Democracy
The European Capital of Democracy initiative meets enthusiastic response from Mayors all over Europe
Acts of Democracy 1: Refugee Counselling, Democratic Governance and LGBTQ Rights
Why Become A European Capital Of Democracy?
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The press kit contains ECoD Flyer, ECoD NPO, Innovation in Politics Institute and City Network factsheets, CI/CD-Guidelines, Programme visualisation and ECoD logos.
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