Congrats to our team, Causa Critica! Can you believe they created a video game from scratch in 48 hours?! We'll share more on their game, President of the Universe, soon. For now, a huge thank you to our friends at @causacreations.bsky.social & to @capitalofdemocracy.eu for the great organization!

We're now presenting the games + announcing all winners live on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCfk...

The jury is testing games right now 👀 Exciting ideas coming to life at #TruthLiesDemocracy

Day 2 of the #TruthLiesDemocracy Game Jam: Teams are building their games, with mentors guiding the way. Tomorrow: the big finale! #TLD25

Here we go! www.youtube.com/live/rhsDQP-... @capitalofdemocracy.eu

Gaming + Democracy = 💡 Cornelia Roider-Kubat is giving today’s keynote at #TruthLiesDemocracy. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhsD...

#TruthLiesDemocracy Game kicks off NOW at Belvedere 21 in Vienna! Watch it live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhsD... 🎥✨

The #TruthLiesDemocracy Game Jam is going life at 15:00 CEST! 🎮 3 days, dozens of creative minds, and one mission: fighting disinformation through gaming. Join the Livestream on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhsD...

Only 1 day left! 🎮 #TruthLiesDemocracy kicks off this Friday in Vienna – 14 teams from 7 countries tackling democracy, disinformation & manipulation. 👉 Register for the livestream here: forms.gle/EzJMxXT9QYgz...

We are marking this #DemocracyDay with a brand new article about #ScaleDem. From local initiatives to transnational cities assemblies and research projects, Europe is testing new paths to counter its democracy crisis. Read the article scaledem.eu/news/reinven...

Campus Rural ha sido premiado como mejor iniciativa de desarrollo local en Europa por @capitalofdemocracy.eu y The Innovation in Politics Institute. Por la promoción de prácticas que conectan a estudiantes con el territorio. Trabajamos para impulsar el desarrollo rural y combatir la despoblación 🏡

📰 Yesterday’s press conference in Vienna for the Innovation in Politics Awards 2025 gained media attention: We are featured in Heute, one of Austria‘s largest daily newspapers. Read the full article here:

🌍 Over 1,000 citizens from 26 countries served as the international jury – ensuring legitimacy, diversity & trust in the innovation in #politicsawards

Vienna – the 2025 European Capital of Democracy – hosted the Innovation in Politics Awards and Gala with 500+ leaders & guests. A true celebration of democratic innovation in the heart of Europe. 🇪🇺✨ #politicsawards

Eight outstanding political projects have won the Innovation in Politics Awards 2025 in Vienna! 🎉 Selected by 1,000+ citizens from 26 countries, these projects set new standards for democracy in Europe. #politicsawards

Opening of European Resilience Summit on Climate Crisis and Resilience at Local and Regional Levels by our Member of Advisory Council Cathryn Cluver Ashbrook and Mayor of @capitalofdemocracy.eu #Vienna Michael Ludwig at magnificent @oeaw.bsky.social in cooperation with Papal Academy of Sciences.

Last chance to share your emotions >> crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/Mores We’re part of the EU-funded #MORES project researching how moral emotions influence political decisions. Take the survey and don’t forget to mention European Capital of Democracy in Section 7!

Ich freue mich, dass die @diepressecom.bsky.social eine gekürzte Version meiner Rede beim Salzburger Stadtfest abdruckt. @capitalofdemocracy.eu @innovationinpolitics.eu www.diepresse.com/19948688/die...

Ready to shape the future of democracy through gaming? Join Truth, Lies & Democracy — our international Game Jam tackling disinformation and democratic resilience. Here’s how to apply in just 3 easy steps. capitalofdemocracy.eu/truth-lies-d...

It was an honour and a joy to be back at the OSCE, where I used to work as an Attaché at @bmeia.gv.at's Permanent Mission almost 30 years ago, this time invited to give a presentation on @capitalofdemocracy.eu in the context of OSCE's work on Smart and Resilient Cities. @innovationinpolitics.eu

OSCE meets ECoD. Our founder @helfriedcarl.bsky.social had the honour of presenting the European Capital of Democracy at the OSCE’s first thematic meeting on Smart & Resilient Cities.

“I’m tired. Not of the Stadtfest – but of the constant stream of alarming, fear-driven news flooding our timelines every day.” Instead of resignation, Helfried Carl proposed Zuversicht at Salzburger Stadtfest I 📸 : Stadt Salzburg

🏛️ Today is the International Day of Parliamentarism. Democracy needs places where voices clash and compromise happens. Parliaments aren’t perfect. But they matter.

33+ countries. 1,941 local changemakers. 20.5 hours of honest conversation. The European City Network Webinar Series shows how cities are building democracy from the ground up – together. Full recap here: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinars

A classroom full of questions. Five hands-on stations. One day dedicated to democracy. Together with Foster Europe, we brought civic learning to Neusiedl am See — from fake news to AI to role-playing democratic decisions.

A full team day in #Bratislava → Boat ride across borders → Visit to the Austrian Embassy → Talks on Slovakia’s political landscape → Art, sunlight, and excellent broccoli soup Our founder once served as ambassador here – so this trip was more than symbolic.

Barcelona. Vienna. Cascais. These cities didn’t just lead — they made democracy visible. Now we’re looking for the next one. Think your city has what it takes?📍 Apply now: capitalofdemocracy.eu/how-to-apply

Truth. Lies. Democracy. And now: Games. TLD is back — this time in Vienna. 48 hours. Teams from across Europe. Game on. 🗓️ 26–28 Sept #TLD25

What do EU policies make you feel? We’re teaming up with @ecas-europe.bsky.social for the @mores-project.bsky.social to explore how emotions shape our views on Europe’s big decisions. Share yours in the survey: crowdsourcing.ecas.org/en/Mores ✏️ Don’t forget to mention ECoD in Section 7!

“New threats like election interference and fake news are becoming more serious.” That’s why young reporters at #ANMC25 spoke with experts from the Council of Europe - to learn how we can protect democracy now. #ECoD

If you were mayor, what would you do? 🌿 Increase green spaces 🚌 Expand accessible transport 🧠 Promote education & inclusion That’s what young Europeans proposed at #ANMC25. What would you add? #Europe #ECoD

“I was surprised by how much work is needed to keep democracy strong.” That was the honest reflection of a young participant at the ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference in Vienna. A reminder: democracy needs us — all of us. #ANMC25 #ECoD

Last chance to sign up for our last European City Network Webinar before our summer break! 📅 Tuesday, 10 June ⏰ 10:30–12:00 CEST Register now: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinars/

📢 Survey - We want to hear from you! We're collaborating with ECAS on the EU-funded MORES Project, researching how emotions influence views on EU policies. 🚨 Make sure to mention 'ECoD' in Sect. 7. ⬇️

📣 Join our webinar “Cities Learn: Impact Garden Framework” on 10 June from 10:30 to 12:00 CEST, featuring Unity Effect and insights from the City of Barcelona and City of Vienna. Learn more and register now: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinars/

The next European City Network webinar is coming up. 📣 Cities Learn: Data Feminism Hosted by the City of Bologna with guest expert Giulia Sudano Learn more and register now! capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinars/

What a journey it has been to arrive at a great panel like this!

Getting ready for Day 2 of #ANMC25 Check the agenda for today here: event.innovationinpolitics.eu/ANMC2025#/ag... @capitalofdemocracy.eu @viennaoffices.at

"If we don't pay attention on how we use land, it will be very difficult for us to have control over just transition" Executive Director of UN-Habitat Annacláudia Rossbach, at the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference 2025, taking place now in Vienna. @capitalofdemocracy.eu

Have you seen our Agenda for the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference, "Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future," in Vienna? If not, now is your chance to discover what we have planned for you! 🌱🌍 Find the full programme here: event.innovationinpolitics.eu/ANMC2025#/ag...

Last chance to join our "Cities Teach: Diversity & Inclusion" Webinar with experts and practitioners who are making inclusion work on the ground from 🇮🇹 Bologna, 🇧🇪 Antwerp and 🇳🇱 Rotterdam. 📅 30 April, 10:30 CEST 📍 Online 🔗 Learn more & register here: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinar/

Discover the speakers and voices shaping the ACT NOW Mayors‘ Conference, „Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future,“ on May 5-6 in Vienna. 📣 The climate emergency and biodiversity loss require urgent solutions. 🌿 More info: connecthub.zohobackstage.eu/ANMC2025#/

What are the challenges and opportunities for creating diverse and inclusive cities? 👩🏼‍🔧 👨🏻‍🦽🧕🏾 👨🏻‍🌾 We’d love to hear your opinions—please share your thoughts in the comments section! You can register here: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinar/

Explore the inspiring speakers, local leaders, and expert voices shaping the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference, "Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future," on May 5-6 in Vienna. 🌿

Have you heard about our next webinar? Be part of our European City Network webinar, "Cities Teach: Diversity and Inclusion," on Wednesday, April 30, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM CEST. Discover more about our outstanding speakers! 📣 Register here: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinar/

⏰ Only one week left to submit your project for The Innovation in Politics Awards! 💡 Spotlight your project, gain recognition, expand your network, and help shape Europe’s political future. Don't miss you chance - Submit now:

Find out more about the speakers, local leaders and experts who are shaping the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference 2025 "Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future" on 5-6 May in Vienna! 🌱

Would you like to learn more about diversity and inclusion? 📚 Join us for the ECN webinar, "Cities Teach: Diversity and Inclusion," on Wednesday, April 30, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM CEST. You can register now for the webinar to gain valuable perspectives: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinars/

⚖️ #Democracy must prevail! We stand in strong solidarity with @ekrem-imamoglu.bsky.social Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of #Istanbul, who has been unlawfully imprisoned. Local democracy is the foundation of a just society, and political repression has no place in #Europe or beyond.

Meet the speakers, local leaders and experts shaping the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference "Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future" on 5-6 May in Vienna! 🌱