It's finally time! We're starting now in Paderborn our interactive Living Lab. Great to see many new and interested faces, we're looking forward to some very productive sessions✍️ What is a Living Lab?👉https://tinyurl.com/zc7je595

What if you could propose projects and give feedback to your local gov directly through an app? 🗳️ That’s what INNOVADE is building🚀 Watch Xenia Klinge explain how we’re making it happen and join us in Paderborn next week to shape the discussion➡️https://tinyurl.com/yzy4ksn7

Big milestone for INNOVADE 🎉 We’ve just published our Interdisciplinary Knowledge Base on #DigitalDemocracy – a 300-page resource on how tech is reshaping democracy, the risks, and the opportunities. Learn about it here👉 tinyurl.com/4kdyns7k

Digital #democracy needs your voice. 🗣️ Our next Living Lab (23–24 Sept, Paderborn) is open for registration. Sign up now and help shape the future 👉https://tinyurl.com/yzy4ksn7

⚖️ Privacy. Inclusivity. Feasibility. These are the priorities Laurien Coenen brings to INNOVADE’s Work Package 3. Read how her team is advancing the state of the art 👉 tinyurl.com/4wr4mwur

🗃️ The Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (#FIMI) Incidents and Digital Democracy Dataset (2020–2025) is now publicly available. It provides crucial evidence for understanding how foreign actors exploit digital platforms to undermine democratic institutions. zenodo.org/records/1688...

📢 New interview! Laurien Coenen from @kuleuven.bsky.social discusses how Work Package 3 is shaping the optimum digital democracy by combining research, innovation, and practical application. Watch now▶️

🧠 “What is digital democracy really all about?” INNOVADE is starting with theory to build tools that work. Christian Fuchs leads WP2—mapping models, risks & principles that will shape our #DigitalDemocracyApp. Read more🔗https://tinyurl.com/3ayyf2b6

🗳️ “Digitalisation brings both opportunity & challenge for democracy.” -Fatih Yilmaz, Coordinator Project Coordinator We're tackling both, with 7 Living Labs & a citizen-centred digital democracy app. 🎯 Goal: 20+ public adopters across the EU. Read More👉https://tinyurl.com/34cmekd6

What should #democracy look like in the digital age? Let’s build the answer together. Join us for Living Lab in Paderborn: a 2-day deep dive into e-voting, digital inclusion, foreign interference & more. Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/yzy4ksn7

Our series of recommendations wraps up with a bold call: Let’s stop copying Silicon Valley. Let’s build an autonomous, democratic, European internet. Read the full document in support of the European Democracy Shield📖https://zenodo.org/records/15528869

Equal access doesn’t mean equal participation. Digital democracy needs secure, intuitive platforms, support for vulnerable groups, and design choices that encourage real engagement—not just inclusion. Read our latest set of recommendations for the #DemocracyShield🛡️https://zenodo.org/records/15528869

Digital democracy can only thrive if citizens are equipped to navigate it. Our recommendations brief calls for EU-wide media literacy, critical thinking in schools, rapid response to misinformation, and stronger cross-sector partnerships. Read the full brief📝https://zenodo.org/records/15528869

Fair elections are under pressure from cyber threats, AI misuse, and hidden campaign financing. Our second set of recommendations for the #DemocracyShield comes with concrete solutions like AI rules for fairness & campaign finance transparency. Read it here📘https://zenodo.org/records/15528869

How can the EU protect democracy in the digital era? We just published a policy brief responding to the #DemocracyShield consultation. It reflects our early research on inclusive governance, civic tech, and Europe's digital future. Read it here🔗https://tinyurl.com/hypmmfr2

How should democracy work in the digital age? Christian Fuchs explains how INNOVADE is mapping out different democratic models and creating a Knowledge Base to guide inclusive innovation. Interview here🎥https://youtu.be/SB1ZdE_Wal4?si=I2VSGckgoHzYYlNQ

Just dropped 🎬 — a kickoff interview with Fatih Yilmaz, explaining what #INNOVADE is all about and how we’re working to build better digital democratic tools. Watch the video here🎥https://youtu.be/ST2xqEQsDrs?si=Y6RfO-wJQC4UiRvd

🇪🇺 It’s Europe Day! A time to reflect on what unites us — and how we shape democracy for the future. INNOVADE is working across borders to reimagine democratic participation in the digital age. Stay in the loop📰https://tinyurl.com/fxjj5kaz

Only a few more weeks before the EU Public Consultation on the #DemocracyShield ends! Don't forget to make your voice heard by adding your perspective to this crucial initiative➡️https://tinyurl.com/52f57pmz

Our webinar tackled tough questions on AI, participation, and trust in digital spaces. Now the summary is here. The official post-event report is available on Zenodo📘https://zenodo.org/records/15303293

Not everyone needs to agree. But we do need to agree on how to disagree. Andreas Nitsche put it plainly: democracy depends on shared facts and fair procedures. Catch his talk in our webinar replay🎥https://tinyurl.com/463mu7wh #DigitalParticipation #CivicEngagement #INNOVADE

ICYMI: The #DemocracyShield consultation is now open 🇪🇺 At our recent webinar, Pierre Di Giacomo from the EC called attention to this new framework aiming to protect democratic participation across the EU. Share your views📝 tinyurl.com/3cfxkc5v Watch the full session online🎥 tinyurl.com/463mu7wh

Fatih Yilmaz reminded us that digital democracy needs more than tech — it needs trust, inclusiveness, and strong governance principles. Watch his full presentation here📺https://tinyurl.com/463mu7wh #DigitalDemocracy #CivicTech

At our recent webinar, we discussed how participation must go beyond consultation — it’s about co-creation and long-term trust. Be part of the discussion by joining our network🌐https://tinyurl.com/mv3s7xat

Missed our webinar last week? Not to worry! You can download the presentation slides from Zenodo and watch the recording on YouTube! Find both through our website🔗https://tinyurl.com/463mu7wh

And we're off! Join us now to participate in today's discussion on advancing digital democracies🤝

Happening today!📣 Don't miss this première event on the importance of #DigitalDemocracies and how we can work together to achieve societies that work for all👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Register here🔗https://tinyurl.com/463mu7wh

How do we ensure technology strengthens democracy rather than undermines it? Join leading policymakers, researchers, and civic experts this Thursday to explore solutions! Register here🔗 tinyurl.com/463mu7wh #DigitalDemocracy #AIForGood #TechPolicy

Digital democracy isn’t equal for everyone⚠️ Older citizens, lower-income groups & marginalized communities face barriers to online participation. How do we fix this? Join our webinar next week to discuss real solutions🔗https://tinyurl.com/463mu7wh #democracy #equalaccess #participation

What’s next for AI & democracy?🚀 Join us as we discuss how policy-driven innovation & ethical AI can help secure democratic participation in the digital age. Hear from top experts at our upcoming webinar on 27th March🔗https://tinyurl.com/463mu7wh #DigitalGovernance #CivicTech

The AI Act is shaping the future of AI governance. But how does it impact digital democracy? See how INNOVADE is shaping the future of AI-driven participation. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2bde5rhv #EthicalAI #AIRegulation #CivicTech

Digital democracy needs diverse voices! 📢 Our stakeholder mapping connects us with individuals and organisations working on #AI, #governance, civic tech, and #digitalrights. Let’s build a more inclusive and secure democratic future together!🚀https://tinyurl.com/y9363j45

The recent @ceps.eu event highlighted the delicate balance that a #DigitalDemocracy needs to strike between digital tools such as #AI and citizen empowerment. Interested in this and other discussions on Digital Democracy? Join our stakeholder mapping➡️https://tinyurl.com/y9363j45

¡#SanMartindelaVega da los siguientes pasos para la #DemocraciaDigital! El municipio español 🇪🇸 será la segunda sede piloto del proyecto. Más información sobre el proyecto aquí➡️https://tinyurl.com/ms27ue4n

#Geel is leading the way in digital democracy! 🗳️ As one of the two pilot cities for INNOVADE, Geel will test the Digital Democracy App for secure and inclusive online participation. Learn more🔗https://tinyurl.com/2vfwhb35 #CivicEngagement #GovTech

🤝 The future of #DigitalDemocracy is built together! 🤝 Are you working on digital governance, civic technologies, or #AI for democracy? We want to hear from you! Join our community to help us shape the future of online participation. Join us today➡️https://tinyurl.com/y9363j45

The INNOVADE project is now fully under way, with our first press release just published! Read it here to learn about how we can contribute to understanding and supporting Digital Democracies➡️https://zenodo.org/records/14754480

Happening now! Our coordinator @fatih-ylmz.bsky.social is at the #CEPS discussion on #AI and #Democracy to promote the work INNOVADE is doing to understand and support Digital Democracies. Want to learn more about the project? Visit us at innovade-democracy.eu

Hello BlueSky, welcome to INNOVADE! This European-funded project will advance #digitaldemocracy by developing practical tools and solutions for policymakers, researchers, and citizens. We recently had our kickoff in Brussels and are now hard at work! Check it out here➡️https://tinyurl.com/3b3trmhw