Youth Bridges Europe in action 🌍

Sharing goals, building connections, and shaping ideas for impact.

More to come stay tuned 👀

#YouthBridgesEurope #YouthVoices

Punishing democratic rights

Yasunidos #activists defending nature and #participation were fined $18,000 for exercising their legal rights.

This is an attack on #democratic participation, meant to deter citizens from speaking up.

Check their channels to support.

On the morning of Europe’s most watched #election, we brought together activists, observers, journalists & #democracy experts to discuss #Hungary’s and #Europe’s future.

Hope was in the room, though no one yet knew it would begin to come true that evening.

#Hungary proves #democracy’s doubters wrong 🇭🇺

Tisza and Péter Magyar’s win opens a path to restore courts, media, and open politics. Civil society is hopeful, but real change takes time and commitment. With a constitutional majority, they must act responsibly. We’ll be watching.

Planning to launch a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) but not sure your idea qualifies?

Check the eligibility criteria first. Need help? The ECI Forum offers expert guidance: citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/_de

#Democracy #CitizenParticipation #ECI #ECIForum #CivicEngagement

Sei dabei im #LichtlaborDemokratie
15.–19.04 | Kulturbunker Köln Ob beim Slam-Poetry-Workshop zur Demokratie oder bei der Reflexion über die Rolle der EU, wir diskutieren Ideen und entwickeln politisches
Follow up www.democracy-international.org/lichtlabor-d...

Life as an Activist Documentary is now live 🌍
Stories from Latin America on climate, democracy & community action rooted in courage, resistance, and reimagining participation today.

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Wir bereiten ein besonderes Event für Euch vor.

Erlebt das LichtLabor Demokratie: eine immersive Licht- und Klanginstallation zu Europas Rolle in der Welt.

15.–19. April | Köln
Jetzt anmelden: democracy-international.org/events/light...
#Demokratie #EU4Global

Three days. Eight countries. One goal.

Citizens came together in Bulgaria to tackle disinformation, youth participation, and digital responsibility.

Democracy works when people shape it.

#EU4Global #Democracy #Participation

Experience democracy differently 💡

LightLab Democracy: Europe's role in the world is where ideas, art, and action collide.

#democracy #LightLab

Happy birthday to the #EuropeanCitizensInitiative! 14 years of empowering citizens in Europe

Since then:
• 129 initiatives registered
• 14 initiatives collected over one million signatures
• Real impact on EU policy and debate

Celebrate with us & explore the initiatives!

Young people have the ideas. They need the space to act on them.

You(th)&Dem brought youth together to turn ideas into real impact across communities. 🌍

People. Power. Planet.
What does it mean to stand up for democracy and the environment?
Follow four activists in South America taking action to protect their communities and shape a more democratic, sustainable future.
Out now: youtu.be/KPa-IeqhKCs?...
#Democracy #ClimateAction

Italy's Referendum Giustiza showed this clearly: They pushed people to vote but couldn't control how they voted.
Participation does not equal agreement.
That's the power of direct democracy🇮🇹🗳️

Where memory meets us.

Miray Kurt shares her visit to Bosnia through #YouthBridgesEurope, showing how personal stories make remembrance a democratic responsibility.

Read more: democracy.community/stories/wher...

Sei dabei im #LichtlaborDemokratie
15.–19.04 | Kulturbunker Köln
Ob beim Slam-Poetry-Workshop zur Demokratie oder bei der Reflexion über die Rolle der EU, wir diskutieren Ideen und entwickeln politisches Follow-up.
www.democracy-international.org/lichtlabor-d...

#DirectDemocracy is a powerful response to democratic decline.

We’ve launched a Chair in Comparative Direct Democracy with Université catholique de Lille & Swiss Democracy Foundation.

Join us on 27 March 2026, 12:00–16:00. Be part of the conversation.

#CivicEngagement

Launching an #ECI in uncertain times—what actually works?

Here are 5 key lessons from the Good Food For All ECI:

1️⃣ Connect people across sectors
2️⃣ Learn from past successful ECIs
3️⃣ Push through setbacks & uncertainty

Curious about the rest?
Read the full blog 👇
#CivicEngagement #Democracy

What do #war museums teach us about safeguarding #democracy?

Minh Quoc Hung Dang and Henry Kroll explore Bosnia’s War Child Museum and Srebrenica Genocide Museum. Personal stories make war horrors real & show why democracy must be protected.

Read more: democracy.community/stories/peop...

Real climate action starts with participation. 🌍
Last week in Brussels we watched People. Power. Planet. with partners and explored how democratic participation empowers communities to shape climate solutions.
#Cit4Climate #Participation #Democracy

What does war look like through a child’s eyes?
As part of #YouthBridgesEurope, Guillaume Freyermuth visited the War Childhood Museum in Bosnia. His blog reflects on childhood, war, and how #remembrance can strengthen democratic resilience.
Read more via: https//www.democra...

Sei dabei im #LichtlaborDemokratie 15.–19.04 | Kulturbunker Köln
Ob beim Slam-Poetry-Workshop zur Demokratie, im Panel zu Teilhabe, bei der Reflexion über die Rolle der EU oder beim Gestalten deines Wahlplakats, wir diskutieren Ideen und entwickeln politisches Follow-up.

Iftar Mubarak 🤲
On 9 March we gathered for an evening of shared food, a Ramadan & democracy quiz, and conversations on civic participation. After the call to prayer, participants broke the fast together and continued the dialogue.
#InterculturalDialogue #Democracy

Mobilisation for #democracy in Switzerland.
Swiss voters rejected the “200 francs is enough!” initiative, protecting #PublicBroadcasting and media diversity.
Democracy International Board Member Bruno Kaufmann calls it an encouraging signal for direct democracy worldwide.

How do you run a successful #campaign?
The “Justice for Palestine” #ECI shows what works:
• Build broad civil society alliances
• Combine digital and offline outreach
• Link citizen action with advocacy
Read the full blog: citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/citizens-exp...
#CivicEngagement

How can Europe strengthen and defend democracy?
At Civil Society Week we explored the EU Democracy Shield and how to counter disinformation and protect democratic institutions.
But democracy also means participation. Tools like the #ECI give people the power to shape EU policy.

Looking forward to seeing you next Tuesday, 10 March. Register now!

Strong democracies start with active citizens.

In Latvia, we discussed democratic resilience with partners from Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania.

Key takeaway: NGOs are vital for civil defence and societal resilience.

#EU4Global #EUintheWorld #CERV

Democracy starts with participation. 🌍
This March, join Democracy International for a climate project, Civil Society Week, a youth Programme or a digitalisation initiative.
Take action and strengthen democracy with us. ✊
#Democracy #CivicEngagement #ClimateAction

European democracy delivers.
1.1 million Europeans backed #MyVoiceMyChoice.
The Commission responded.
Abortion care is recognised as healthcare. EU funds can support access.
A win for women, equality and European democracy. #Democracy