Brief Intro
The European Capital of Democracy is a Europe-wide initiative to innovate and strengthen democracy. From 2023, each year one city is selected by a jury of experts and a jury of over 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 Democracy Year, The European Correspondent acts as media partner of the European Capital of Democracy.
Barcelona was the first-ever European Capital of Democracy
Delivering Democracy: The view less taken – How the energy transition and democracy need one another.
Vienna: European Capital of Democracy 2024/25
Reflecting on the Challenges and Solutions for Western Democracies
Saving Civics in the Digital Age: Civic Tech for Unlocking Deeper Participation & Connection
A Recap of the 5th International Youth Conference on Democracy
ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference picks up on the EU Commission’s Enlargement Package for Ukraine
ECoD survey & IDEA democracy report: Participation as 4th branch of Government
Five Cities shortlisted for European Capital of Democracy 2024/25
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
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