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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.

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Fatima Kirsch

Communication Manager
ECoD gemeinnützige GmbH

fk@capitalofdemocracy.eu
+43 660 7955 921

Saving Civics in the Digital Age: Civic Tech for Unlocking Deeper Participation & Connection

On November 22nd, an event was held in Barcelona to help honor the city’s selection as the 2023 European Capital …

A Recap of the 5th International Youth Conference on Democracy

Beth Dennis participated at this year’s Youth Conference by Beth Dennis On the 20th of November, the International Youth Think …

ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference picks up on the EU Commission’s Enlargement Package for Ukraine

Press Release, 13 November 2023, Brussels 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

ECoD NPO Stefan Sindelar presented the results of this year’s Citizens’ Jury survey “Democracy = Peace (?) at the Council …

Five Cities shortlisted for European Capital of Democracy 2024/25

Press Release, Vienna, 7 November 2023 Five Cities shortlisted for European Capital of Democracy 2024/25 Bratislava, Gdansk, Izmir, Leipzig and …

City Visits: Exploring Gdańsk’s Democratic Spirit

Last week, we began our City Visits, which are essential in evaluating a city’s potential to become the European Capital …

Delivering Democracy: Opinion Piece by Erika Staël von Holstein

Stop Tilting at Windmills to ReImagine Our Future and Our World Together Erika Staël von Holstein is Chief Executive of …

Barcelona Presents Programme Year as European Capital of Democracy 2023 – 2024

A day before the International Day of Democracy, Barcelona unveiled its year-long programme as the European Capital of Democracy (ECoD) …

European Capital of Democracy 2023 – 2024: Barcelona Launches Programme

Press Release, 14 September 2023, BarcelonaDownload English Version I Download German Version I Images I Recorded Stream European Capital of Democracy 2023 – 2024: …

Vitali Klitschko signs Partnership with European Capital of Democracy

A delegation of the European Capital of Democracy (ECoD) marked a momentous occasion during its two-day visit to Kyiv. Mayor …

Vitali Klitschko unterzeichnet Partnerschaft mit ECoD

Pressemitteilung, 14. August 2023, Kyiv Kyiver Bürgermeister Vitali Klitschko unterzeichnet Partnerschaft mit Europäischer Demokratiehauptstadt Kyiv, Ukraine – Eine Delegation der …

Strengthening Democratic Ties: Kyiv and the European Capital of Democracy Forge Special Partnership

In a significant step towards fostering stronger democratic ties, representatives from the European Capital of Democracy City initiative (ECoD) recently …
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