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Citizen participation for a resilient democracy

Brussels will become Europe’s hub of democratic innovation next month as the city hosts the 6th Citizen Participation and Deliberative Democracy Festival, drawing policymakers, activists and tech innovators from across the EU to explore how deeper citizen engagement can safeguard democratic resilience in an era of rapid change.

  • News | 12 Oct 2026
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6th Citizen Participation and Deliberative Democracy Festival

Join the 6th Citizen Participation and Deliberative Democracy Festival in Brussels on 4–6 November 2026 to explore how citizen engagement can strengthen democratic resilience.

On 4 November, explore how the Commission is putting democratic resilience into practice, including through a workshop on future citizens’ perspectives. On 5 November, discover what’s new in citizen participation, between impacts, youth engagement, citizenship education and public spaces. On 6 November, discuss what infrastructures participation needs, focusing on civic technology, institutional capacity and participatory excellence.

At the Projects fair, meet practitioners, exchange experiences and help shape the future of our citizen engagement community.

Explore the agenda and register now.

P.s.: The more the merrier for an inspiring Festival - spread the word via our media toolkit.

P.p.s.: Can't make it to Brussels? No worries - livestreaming will be available on our webpage.

 

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12 Oct 2026 | 27 Oct 2026

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