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Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · 13d

Youth Bridges Europe is almost here!🎉

During 5 days, participants will explore how democracy, conflicts, reconciliation, and memorialisation shape Europe today.

Learn more about the event that will bring together young people in Bosnia & Herzegovina to connect, share, and create change. ✨

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · 15d

🙌 Hilf uns, die Digitalisierung inklusiver zu gestalten, und gewinne bei einem Gewinnspiel!!!

Gewinnen kannst du:
- einen umweltfreundlichen E-Book-Reader oder
- einen von drei 100-Euro-Gutscheinen der Deutschen Bahn!

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Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · 15d

The citizens aren’t just discussing the future — they’re helping define it. Their recommendations will guide the EU’s 2026 strategy on making policies fair for both young and old.

Learn more: citizens.ec.europa.eu/intergenerational-fairness_en

#IntergenerationalFairness #EUcitizen

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Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · 15d

What does fairness across generations look like?

Our colleague Daniela joined 150 randomly selected citizens as they gathered to discuss that! Last weekend, the EU’s Citizens’ Panel on Intergenerational Fairness kicked off to shape how Europe responds to long-term challenges

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Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · 20d

Digitalisation can divide us — or empower democracy. 🗳️💡
Clara Engelsleben explores how digital tools can enable citizen participation while tackling exclusion risks.

👉 Read more: www.democracy.community/stories/digi...

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Sep 8

Großartige Ideen entstehen gemeinsam! Digitalisierung darf nicht nur von Politiker:innen entschieden werden – teile deine Empfehlungen und stimme für inklusivere Lösungen in Deutschland!

#IDEU #InklusiveDigitalisierung

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Sep 5

The European Commission has responded to the latest ECI.
While no new legislation is planned, commitments to equal access remain.
Swipe through for the full update.

#EuropeanCitizensInitiative #DirectDemocracy #CivicEngagement #EUdemocracy

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Sep 5

1.1 million+ citizens across 19 EU Member States have spoken:
Accessible abortion is a right.

The #MyVoiceMyChoice initiative is a powerful win for citizen-led democracy.

The European Commission must now respond by 2 March 2026.
#ReproductiveRights #CivicEngagement #DirectDemocracy

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Sep 3

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...

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Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join our democracy network and connect with other democracy change-makers through our democracy network on the International Democracy Community.

Visit the International Democracy Community today and get involved! democracy.community

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Sep 2

Meet Clara, a member of the International Democracy Community. She is sharing why this global online platform connecting change-makers for democracy is exactly what you need! 🫵

Join our democracy network democracy.community

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Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Sep 2

Wusstest du, dass es in Deutschland ein offizielles Petitionsinstrument gibt?

Entdecke die Plattform: epetitionen.bundestag.de

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 28

Learn 4 ways to practice remembering history in a democratic way in the carousel!

Join us at Youth Bridges Europe to practice democratic remembrance and learn more about democratic tools!

👉 Sign up to join us: www.democracy.community/forms/youth-...

#YouthBridgesEurope #YouthParticipation

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 28

Reconciliation is not just about moving on. It’s about facing the past together and creating a common memory in a democratic and inclusive way. 🤝

In a democracy, justice means listening, acknowledging harm, and building trust through dialogue.

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Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 27

Schlage Lösungen für die Probleme vor, die in der ersten Crowdsourcing-Umfrage identifiziert wurden, und stimme für die Lösungen ab, die dir am besten gefallen!
Ihre Meinung ist uns wichtig!

Hier kannst du teilnehmen!
👉 crowdsourcing.ecas.org/de/inclusive...

#IDEU #InklusivDigitalisierung

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 27

🙌 Wir veranstalten ein Gewinnspiel!!!

Stimme für deine bevorzugten Lösungen ab und gewinne einen umweltfreundlichen E-Book-Reader oder eine von drei 100-Euro-Geschenkkarten der Deutschen Bahn!

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Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Democracy Camp is approaching soon and we have a packed schedule with exciting activities. 🎉

👉Take a look at the wonderful workshops we will have on media literacy, participation, democracy and much more.

#DemocracyCamp2025 #YouthForDemocracy #YouthEmpowerment #EU4Youth

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 15

How and why would you re-open a nuclear power plant?
This is exactly what Taiwan is going to vote on, with a direct democracy vote on 23 August!

Want to learn more?
Read our interview with Professor Yen-tu Su!

www.democracy.community/stories/taiw...

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 15

Reconciliation isn’t just about moving on — it’s about facing the past together.

In a democracy, justice means listening and building trust through dialogue. Reconciliation is most powerful when it includes the voices of all.

Sign up here: www.democracy.community/forms/youth-...

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 14

#InternationalYouthDay #YouthParticipation

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 14

🎉 Happy Youth Week! 🎉

Youth is taking action!
Young people from all around the world are driving movements, transforming their communities, and creating the future they want to see.

Discover and get inspired by some youth-led initiatives!

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Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 13

Read out article to find out what is missing for meaningful youth participation and how we can move beyond symbolic representation.

Read it here: www.democracy.community/stories/what...

This project is funded by the European Union.

#InternationalYouthDay #YouthParticipation #DemocracyCamp

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 13

Young people are leading movements, shaping communities, and building a better future.

But when it comes to institutional politics, they’re still left outside the room.

It’s time to move beyond symbolic gestures.

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Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 4

Sign up here: www.democracy.community/forms/youth-...

#YouthBridgesEurope #ActiveYouth #DemocracyInAction #YouthParticipation

Democracy International e.V. @democracyintl.bsky.social · Aug 4

Why join Youth Bridges Europe?

Because memory is political and impacts our values and institutions nowadays.

🫵 You have the power to shape it.
Swipe to discover 5 reasons you should join Youth Bridges Europe!!!

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