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What needs to change for democracy to work better for you?
#YourVoiceForDemocracy consultation is open to citizens across all 46 member states.
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The Democracy Innovation Award 2026 goes to KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz! 🇨🇭
Older women, citizen action, and climate justice: KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz has shown how democratic participation can drive accountability and change.
#CoE_WFD
What happens when citizens engage, propose solutions, and are then ignored?
At this morning’s plenary of the #CoE_WFD 2026, speakers examined how democratic institutions can strengthen resilience and rebuild trust.
Sharing Serbia’s experience, Aleksa Pavlović highlighted the power of collective action, participation and democratic renewal.
Missed the live session? Watch the recording and catch up on the key highlights: youtube.com/watch?v=YhU8RvnO…
What did participants take away from the #CoE_WFD?
From democratic resilience and citizen participation to innovation and inclusion, participants shared their key insights on shaping the future of democracy.
Watch their reflections.
Council of Europe retweeted
“We needed to offer a new moral reality for the people.” Aleksa Pavlović shared how Serbia’s student movement built a broad coalition by focusing on common values, participation, and democratic renewal.
Follow the #CoE_WFD live: youtube.com/watch?v=YhU8RvnO…
Day 1: Democracy is under pressure
Day 2: Testing responses against possible futures
After a day of debate on the challenges facing democracy, today's discussions focus on solutions, resilience and preparing for the future.
➡️ Follow day 2 of #CoE_WFD: youtube.com/watch?v=YhU8RvnO…
What future is left for us?
At #CoE_WFD, @PACE_President, @alain_berset , @AndrejPlenkovic and @GuyRyder shared a common message: democracy must deliver, rebuild trust, and empower young people to shape the future.
From tackling disinformation and insecurity to strengthening participation and resilience, the future of democracy remains open, and the choice is ours.
Read more: coe.int/en/web/portal/-/what…
"Democracy is not only what we believe. Democracy is what we do."
Opening the #CoE_WFD, leaders from across Europe and beyond delivered a clear call to action: invest in young people, defend truth, strengthen participation, and prepare for the future.
From protecting free expression and independent media to building trust through results, democracy requires action.
Read more: coe.int/en/web/portal/-/what…
The wait is over. The World Forum for Democracy 2026 begins today!
Over the next two days, leaders, experts, activists and citizens will explore whether democracy is facing rupture or renewal.
Follow the discussions live on YouTube: youtube.com/live/3pDWfqBD-hQ…
Want to follow the World Forum for Democracy 2026?
Join us in Strasbourg or watch the plenary sessions live online on 2-3 November. Explore the programme highlights, key debates, innovation labs and practical information in our latest carousel.
Only 2 days to go until the World Forum for Democracy!
Join the World Forum for Democracy 2026 for debates, plenary sessions and innovation labs exploring practical solutions to today's democratic challenges.
Discover inspiring initiatives recognised through the Democracy Innovation Award.
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How can we make democracies stronger?
Disinformation, emerging technologies and public trust present major challenges. Democratic foresight helps us imagine possible futures and prepare for them.
Explore the key questions of the World Forum for Democracy 2026 and the discussions around the New Democratic Pact for Europe.
3 days until World Forum for Democracy!
Join us in Strasbourg or online on 2-3 November as political leaders, activists, young changemakers & experts come together to discuss the challenges facing democracy.
📍 Strasbourg & online
🗓️ 2-3 November 2026
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Are our democracies facing a time of rupture or renewal?
Join the World Forum for Democracy 2026 on 2-3 November in Strasbourg and online to explore "Rupture or renewal? Democratic security for the future."
📍 Strasbourg & online
🗓️ 2-3 Nov 2026
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