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Helfried Carl @helfriedcarl.bsky.social · 1d

Great to be @ #UNForumofMayors #UNFoM at #UN in #Geneva, meeting new allies + proven partners like SG Mori of the Council of Europe‘s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities as well as ED Rossbach of #UNGABITAT. Mayors prove how crucial the cities are to meet the #SDG s. @capitalofdemocracy.eu

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Knowledge in Crisis @knowledgecrisis.bsky.social · 10d

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!

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 10d

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

Truth, Lies & Democracy 2025

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 10d

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

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 11d

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

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Knowledge in Crisis @knowledgecrisis.bsky.social · 12d

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

@capitalofdemocracy.eu

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 12d

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

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 12d

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

Truth, Lies & Democracy 2025

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 12d

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...

Truth, Lies & Democracy 2025

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 13d

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...

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ScaleDem project @scaledem.bsky.social · 23d

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...

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Sara Aagesen @saraaagesen.bsky.social · 20d

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 🏡

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

📰 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:

Wien präsentiert Europas mutigste Demokratie-Projekte | Heute.at

Innovation in Politics Awards 2025: Wien präsentiert Europas innovativste Demokratie-Projekte – 80 Finalisten aus 34 Ländern im Finale.

www.heute.at

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

Lern more about the finalists projects: awards.innovationinpolitics.eu/best-practic...

Best Practices hub – The Innovation in Politics Awards

awards.innovationinpolitics.eu

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

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

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

🌱 Warsaw, Poland: School Gardens for Learning, Healing & Community Resilience wins the Social Cohesion & Integration Award. Growing together, literally. 🌿 #politicsawards

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

Austrian Project ALLES CLARA wins the Public Health & Society Award. Digital counselling & support for family carers – caring for the carers. #politicsawards

European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

Spain wins the Local Development Award with their project “Campus Rural”. Revitalising rural Spain through student internships. ☀️ #politicsawards

European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

📚 Kyiv, Ukraine: Smart Learning with YEP wins the Education Award.
Personalised, future-ready education for the next generation. #politicsawards

European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

💻 Germany’s Counter Disinformation Network (CDN) wins the Democracy Technologies Award. Fighting fake news through European collaboration.
#politicsawards

European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

🏛️ Democracy Award goes to GPB + Youth: Young Voices, Real Choices (Gayá, Portugal).
for empowering young people to make real decisions. #politicsawards

European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

🏝️ Halki, Greece: First Eco Island wins the Climate Protection Award. An inspiring blueprint for resilience & sustainability. 🌱 #politicsawards

European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

♻️ Circular Economy Award goes to Cascais’ Smart Used Cooking Oil Collection System (Cascais, Portugal). Turning waste into a resource – a model for sustainable cities across Europe. #politicsawards

European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

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

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European Capital Of Democracy @capitalofdemocracy.eu · 20d

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

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