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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.

Media relations

Fatima Kirsch

Communication Manager
ECoD gemeinnützige GmbH

fk@capitalofdemocracy.eu
+43 660 7955 921

Eight Cities Compete for the Title of European Capital of Democracy 2024/25

Press Release, 19 July 2023, Vienna Download English Version | German Version | ECoD Map Call for European Capital of …

Our 4th ECN Meeting in Valongo: Building Green Cities

THE NETWORK ONE YEAR ON It has been a whole year since thirteen cities first formed the European Capital of …

European Capital of Democracy Hosts Dubravka Šuica, Vice President of European Commission

The European Capital of Democracy was delighted to host Dubravka Šuica, Vice President of the European Commission, at our office …

CoE Secretary General, Marija Pejcinovic Buric, Visits ECoD Vienna office

The European Capital of Democracy was honored to host the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejcinovic Buric, …

TALE – become a change-maker!

European Capital of Democracy and ALDA, the European Association for Local Democracy, have teamed up to launch an ambitious project …

Sneak a peek at Barcelona’s programme highlights

End of March, a vibrant presentation event at EL BORN CENTRE DE CULTURA I MEMÒRIA brought together key stakeholders to …

European Capital of Democracy NPO appoints Alexander Heichlinger as local representative in Barcelona

Local government expert Alexander Heichlinger will take on the role as point of contact and envoy for the European Capital …

Exploring Sarajevo: Promoting Intergenerational Participation in Urban Life

From the 22nd to the 24th of February, representatives from ten European cities gathered in Sarajevo for the ECoD City …

Introducing the First European Capital of Democracy

Barcelona designated as the first European Capital of Democracy Following a vote by several thousand members of a pan-European citizen …

Amina Krvavac designated President of the Jury for the European Museum of the Year

The ECoD Experts’ Jury member and Executive Director of the War Childhood Museum is the first person from the Balkans …

Making a difference for democracy

2022 was the year that brought European Capital of Democracy to life, building an international network of political innovators and …

Improving Democracy through Citizens’ Participation

Results of the ECoD Citizens’ Jury “State of Democracy” pilot survey In November 2022, ECoD founder Helfried Carl and Stefan …

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