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.
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
European Capital of Democracy 2023 – 2024: Barcelona Launches Programme
Vitali Klitschko signs Partnership with European Capital of Democracy
Vitali Klitschko unterzeichnet Partnerschaft mit ECoD
Strengthening Democratic Ties: Kyiv and the European Capital of Democracy Forge Special Partnership
Eight Cities Compete for the Title of European Capital of Democracy 2024/25
Our 4th ECN Meeting in Valongo: Building Green Cities
European Capital of Democracy Hosts Dubravka Šuica, Vice President of European Commission
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