Open topic on reinvigorating and shielding European democracy

Expected Outcome: Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: EU institutions and national decision-makers, civil society organisations and other societal actors and citizens at large are better equipped, with new data, knowledge and methods, to confront threats and challenges of democracies as well as to enhance their inclusiveness and participatory elan. Strengthened citizens’ long-lasting engagement in the democratic life, including but going beyond electoral processes, and increased trust in democratic institutions. Scope: The Political Guidelines for 2024-2029 of the European Commission [1] announced a new European Democracy Shield. Building on the European Democracy Action Plan [2] and the Defence of Democracy Package [3] , this initiative aims to safeguard, strengthen and promote democracy in the EU and to reinforce public trust. The Democracy Shield will… more

DemographyHuman sciences, including research and studiesPolicy and SupportPolitical sciencePolitical systems and institutions, governancePolitical theorySocial issuesSocial sciences, interdisciplinaryTransformation of societies, democratization, social movementsEuropean Democracy Shieldanti-racism strategiescivic tech innovationcivil society engagementdemocratic resiliencedigital solutions for democracydisability rights

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