💡 CitiDem presents another interesting fact from our “Did You Know?” series: Evidence shows that many citizens, particularly those from marginalised communities, face persistent barriers to engaging in local decision-making processes that directly affect their lives.

🌍✨ Human Rights Day reminds us of a milestone: on December 10, 1948, the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, affirming dignity, equality, and freedom for all. Since then, this day has been a global call to protect and practice those rights in everyday life.

✨ Another CitiDem webinar is now available on YouTube! 🎙️ In our 5th session, we welcomed John Boswell, Professor of Politics and Public Policy at Southampton who explored the “magic promise” of deliberative citizen engagement 👉 Watch the full webinar now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNNS...

➡️ Take a look at what happened on Thursday, 20 November 2025, as part of the CoFestival at Kino Šiška in Ljubljana! 🙌 𝗔 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀’ 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮 - “𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 – 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀”

✨ Don’t miss out! Webinar coming up soon. We’re getting closer to our deep-dive into the “magic promise” of deliberative citizen engagement, exploring together why citizen participation feels so powerful, inspiring, and full of possibility.

Participate in a Survey on Young People’s Views on Democracy! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🗳️ One in four Europeans feels that decision-making bodies don’t reflect our society’s diversity. That’s not just a statistic - it’s a call to action. CitiDem is here to change that by empowering citizens, to shape inclusive democracies from the ground up. 🔗Find out more: citizenstakeover.eu/citidem

✨ Join our webinar! We will discuss the “magic promise” of deliberative citizen engagement and explore what makes the idea so seductive. The webinar will provide important insights into the subtle dynamics of citizen deliberation and help us understand its wonders, in a realistic way.

🙌Join us in Ljubljana for the next Citidem Citizen Assembly! 🗓️20 November 🕓16:00 - 20:00 📍CoFestival, Kino Šiška, Ljubljana This assembly will explore key themes: ▪️Education & Awareness ▪️Trust & Engagement ▪️Improving Integration 📧 For more info: [email protected]

CITIDEM invites you to another Citizens’ Assembly on Political Participation for All - Towards a Europe of Equals. 📅 November 20, 2025 🕓 16:00 📍Cofestival in Kino Šiška #Citidem #CitizensAssembly #EuropeOfEquals #ParticipatoryDemocracy

Media and Information Literacy (MIL) is key to informed participation in democracy. Through CitiDem, citizens engage in deliberative assemblies, using critical thinking and digital literacy to discuss information, tackle misinformation, and shape policies. #CitiDem #MILWeek2025 #MediaLiteracy

Between 2009 and 2019, youth voter turnout in EU elections climbed steadily - up 13 percentage points. But in 2024, the trend reversed. 64 % of young people intended to vote. Only 36% actually did - a 6% drop from 2019. The visuals speak volumes: awareness is growing, but participation is slipping.

💬 Did you know? In many EU countries, less than 30% of young people engage in formal political activities like voting or joining parties, but over 60% participate in protests or online activism.

On 11 September 2025, Democracy International hosted 'Democracy Unboxed: Bridging EU-German Democracy in a Comparative Analysis ' to mark the International Day of Democracy with a Citizens’ Assembly in Germany.

✨ International Day of Democracy The United Nations established the International Day of Democracy in 2007. Since then, more than 75 Parliaments worldwide organize annual events to celebrate it. #InternationalDayOfDemocracy #Democracy #YouthParticipation

🙌On September 5, we explored how citizens can actively participate in democratic processes through specific tools and mechanisms. 💬Participants shared their views on key questions, enriching the discussion and offering diverse perspectives. 👉Stay tuned for more events!

📣“Participatory Democracy and Ways of Active Engagement” webinar Discover practical tools and mechanisms that support participatory democracy at EU and local level. 🗓 5 September 2025 🕙 11:00 – 12:30 CET 📍 Zoom 🗣️ English ‼️Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi... We look forward to seeing you there!

THE event you need to attend! 🎉 Together, we’ll explore: ✅ How German citizens participate in national democracy ✅ Tools to influence EU decision-making ✅ Lessons we can learn from each other — and turn into action Don’t miss it and sign up: democracy.community/forms/join-u...

Join us for the online seminar “Participatory Democracy and Ways of Active Engagement” focused on participatory democracy practices at the European and local levels. 📅 5 September 2025 🕙 11:00 – 12:30 CET 📍 Zoom 🔗 Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi... 🗣️ English

📈 As we celebrated International Youth Day this month, we highlight the Youth Progress Index, a tool measuring the quality of life and well-being of young people globally. 👉 The CitiDem project addresses the issues that matter most to youth across Europe through national citizen assemblies.

🕊Today we honor those who risk everything to protect lives, human rights, and justice. 🤝The CitiDem project aims to empower people across Europe to take action, speak up, and shape a more just, inclusive democracy by encouraging them to actively engage in political life.

📣 The Citidem Project is back with another interesting fact! Recognizing the power of digital platforms in shaping public discourse, Citidem has organised a citizen assembly dedicated to one of the most pressing challenges of our time: disinformation.

The CitiDem team is taking a short summer break to reflect and recharge! Our activities will resume shortly with fresh perspectives and continued commitment to our goals. Have a wonderful summer! We will be back soon with more updates.

We’re excited to share the very first edition of our newsletter!🎉Take a look at what we’ve been working on and what’s coming next. Scan the QR code to access the newsletter directly and stay connected with our latest updates and events!

🌟 New Series Alert: DID YOU KNOW? We’re launching a new weekly series on CitiDem’s channels called "DID YOU KNOW?" Every week, we’ll share fascinating facts about participatory democracy, civic engagement, and active citizenship from across Europe and beyond. Stay tuned!

Subscribe to our newsletter and be the first to receive news and updates from CitiDem. Discover the project's activities and stay informed about upcoming citizens' assemblies. Subscribe here: mailchi.mp/0685535d323b...

📢 Our first CitiDem newsletter is coming soon! Get ready for news, updates, and ways to join us in promoting active citizenship and democracy in Europe. Stay tuned!

▪️What's next for CitiDem? ▪️So far, CitiDem has organized four Citizens’ Assemblies across Europe. ▪️Next stop: Cologne, Germany Register here: www.democracy.community/forms/join-u... ▪️CitiDem will wrap up with a final Transnational European Citizens’ Assembly!

Citidem aims to build a democracy rooted in active engagement and participation through Citizen Assemblies, while recognizing the importance of empowering young citizens. The EU Youth Dialogue plays a vital role in bridging the gap between young people and formal politics. ✨ Stay tuned for more.

People’s Assembly in Vienna | June 15, 2025 Over 150 participants from 29 countries gathered for the People’s Assembly, a space of cross-border solidarity and strategy. Migrant workers, activists, and organisers united to tackle shared struggles and envision a just, inclusive Europe.

Join us on 11 September 2025 in Cologne, Germany for a Citizen Assembly. Together, we’ll explore how citizens can shape democracy in Germany and across Europe. Learn how to participate beyond elections and exchange ideas with citizens, experts, and civil society leaders from across Europe.

On Friday 27th of June, we successfully held a Citizen Assembly in Thessaloniki, Greece as part of the CITIDEM PROJECT, focused on “Democracy vs. Disinformation in the Digital Era: Addressing Disinformation and Enhancing Citizen Participation Online.” Stay tuned for more to come!

On June 12, 2025, participants gathered in Ljubljana for the Citizen Assembly on Political Participation of Migrants. They discussed challenges around participation, inclusion, and representation in Slovenia, working together to develop solutions. Photos: Miha Poredoš

🔸On Friday, 23 June, we had a powerful conversation with two youth workers on how NGOs support participatory democracy. 🔸We reflected on the challenges of youth engagement and what active citizenship truly means. 🔸Find out more about CitiDem's future events: citizenstakeover.eu/citidem/

Join the Citizens' Assembly in Thessaloniki! Disinformation is one of the greatest threats to democracy in the digital era. 📍 Library of the School of French Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki 🕚 11:00–13:00 📅 27 June 2025

Living in Greece? Want to make a difference? Join us for an insightful discussion on youth participation, NGOs, and the power of civic engagement with Stefanos Katsoulis (UNESCO Club Youth Thessaloniki) and Christos Leivaditis (United Societies of Balkans). Register now: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🙌 Transnational Assembly: Solidarity is Our Common Ground 🗓 Sunday, June 15th, 2025 | 10:00–14:00 📍 Funkhaus, Vienna, Austria 🔸Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 🔸Language: English 🔸Translation available in Spanish and French ✅Accessibility ✅Childcare provided

Join us at the Citizen Assembly on the Political Participation of Migrants in Slovenia! Thursday, 12 June | 15:30 African Village Festival, Špica, Ljubljana Key topics: -Education and Awareness -Trust and Engagement -Improving Integration For more information contact: [email protected]

All CitiDem webinars are now live! Explore the full series and get inspired. Subscribe to stay updated on what’s next!

Wrapping up our series on participatory democracy tools with Participatory Budgeting! 🗳️💰 A powerful way for citizens to have a direct say in how public money is spent—turning ideas into action and strengthening trust in democratic processes. Let’s stay connected for more!

Continuing our series on participatory democracy tools — after exploring Citizen Assemblies, here’s the European Citizens’ Initiative! Stay tuned for more ways to get involved and make your voice heard.

Following up on last week's post about participatory democracy, let's dive into one of its key tools: citizen assemblies! With 8 assemblies organized by Citidem, citizens will have the chance to engage in discussions, deliberate on critical issues, and contribute policy recommendations.

Do you know about Participatory Democracy? From Citizens’ Assemblies to Participatory Budgeting, these tools help rebuild trust in the political system by making people part of the process. 📢 Ready to learn more about how you can be involved? Stay tuned!

Get to know EU-CIEMBLY, a project we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with! Focused on civic engagement and inclusive participation, EU-CIEMBLY shares common values with our work, and we’re excited to be moving forward together toward more connected and empowered communities.

🔔New Webinar Available! Our newest webinar is now live on YouTube. Whether you missed the live session or want to revisit key moments, it’s all there for you to watch anytime. 🎥 Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/@CitidemProj...

📢New CitiDem Event! Join the CitiDem Workshop: Online Civic Education Programme for Citizens and gain valuable insights into participatory democracy. 🗓 Date: May 5th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 16:00 - 18:00 CET 💻 Platform: ZOOM Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Missed our webinars? No worries! Head over to our YouTube channel to catch the recordings and explore key insights from the events. 🖥️💡 Don't forget to subscribe for more valuable content!

New Citidem Webinar 📅 April 30, 2025 ⏰ 17:00 - 18:30 CET How can deliberative democracy defend core values? Can militant democracy counter democratic erosion? Join Prof. Tore Vincents Olsen & Prof. Paul Blokker in this insightful discussion. 🔗 Register now: unibo.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

💡Did you know that as an EU citizen, you can shape policies by proposing new laws to the European Commission through the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI)? 👉Stay tuned for CitiDem's impactful proposal via a Transeuropean Citizen Assembly! #citidem #EUcitizens #eci #democracy #citizenengagement

Welche Rolle können Bürgerräte bei der Bekämpfung von #Populismus spielen? Thema einer Online-Veranstaltung des @citidemproject.bsky.social am 16. April um 17 Uhr. #bürgerrat