Democracy is one of three pillars on which European public order rests Council of Europe / La démocratie est l'un des trois piliers sur lesquels repose l'ordre public européen Conseil de l'Europe #CDDEM

📅Happening now in Strasbourg: 1st plenary meeting of the new Steering Committee on Democracy (#CDDEM) to define an effective roadmap towards the implementation of the 10 Reykjavik Principles of #Democracy.

Bonne nouvelle !🎉La date limite pour postuler à l'appel à initiatives #CoE_WFD 2024 a été prolongée au 31 mai. Nous recherchons des initiatives innovantes du 🌍entier visant à contribuer à la #démocratie & à mieux refléter la #diversité. ✍️Pour postuler: go.coe.int/a0b9w

Good news! 🎉📅The deadline to apply for the Call for initiatives #CoE_WFD 2024 has been extended until 31 May. 🔎We’re seeking innovative initiatives from all over the 🌍that aim to contribute to #democracy and better reflecting #diversity. ✍️Apply now go.coe.int/aIppz

The Call for initiatives for World Forum for Democracy 2024 is now CLOSED! We received so many applications. 🙏Thank you all for your interest in the #CoE_WFD Council of Europe La France au Conseil de l'Europe 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 Région Grand Est Toute l'Alsace Strasbourg.eu

📅Ongoing now in Kyiv 🇺🇦: Preparation and training of coordinators for the first two Citizen Assemblies in Ukraine ! Engaging citizens to rebuild a democratic Ukraine! #citizen #democracy

👏International Conference “#Volunteerism – a prerequisite for building a strong #CivilSociety” - participants from Ukraine, Austria, Albania, Sweden, Croatia, Estonia and Turkiye discussing how to strengthen volunteer initiatives in 🇺🇦 & use their enormous potential!

👏Closure of 2⃣ successful Schools of Participatory #Democracy in Türkiye. Representatives from authorities and CSO ready and exited to apply participatory mechanism in practice in their communities and take up the challenge to engage in policy-making at central level!

#EuroDig2024 - Join us in Vilnius on 17-20 June as we navigate between "Innovation and Regulation" at the European Dialogue on Internet Governance annual forum. Learn how Council of Europe will contribute to the event: go.coe.int/2hvGr Council of Europe Democracy Council of Europe Media Freedom CoE Children

#EuropeanHeritageDays 2024 theme is "Routes, Networks, and Connections". Explore how our societies are woven together through routes and connections! From ancient roads to digital networks, discover the paths that have shaped culture. europeanheritagedays.com

Plans for this year’s #EuropeanHeritageDays are now well underway! We spoke with coordinators in #Poland, #Belgium and #England to find out more about #RoutesNetworksConnections, community engagement and being part of a Europe-wide celebration. bit.ly/4eTnkKB

🎉 #EuropeanHeritageDays Stories initiative is back for its 6th edition! 8 projects received grants to celebrate & preserve European cultural heritage. From urban gardening in Latvia to virtual train journeys in Serbia. ✨>> bit.ly/3zQ2Fai #EuropeanHeritageDays

Closing event of Schools of Participatory Democracy on 13 June 2024 in 🇹🇷showing that a lively community of practitioners has been created to promote and put in practice Participatory Democracy in Türkiye! #ParticipatoryDemocracy go.coe.int/37j9p

Check out our interview with coordinators from 🇫🇮🇦🇲🇪🇸🇺🇦 about the Young European #HeritageMakers initiative, part of the #EuropeanHeritageDays programme! Discover how it inspires youth to engage with and preserve cultural heritage. #YouthEngagement >> bit.ly/3WIUs0s

🚨 World Forum for Democracy 2024: Registration to attend is now open! Main themes for the 2024 edition: 🗳️ Elections and value divides, ❗️ Unravelling the web of disinformation, ✋ Citizen engagement for democratic renewal. #CoE_WFD Learn more about the WFD 👇

🚨 Forum mondial de la démocratie 2024: ouverture des inscriptions! Au programme de l'édition 2024: 🗳️ Elections et clivages de valeurs 🕸️ Désinformation ✋Engagement citoyen pour un renouveau démocratique Pour en savoir plus⤵️ coe.int/fr/web/world-f…

Valuable discussions at the #EuropeanHeritageDays meeting in Sarajevo! Together, we’re fostering cultural engagement, protecting heritage, and inspiring the next generation. #EuropeanHeritageDays #HeritageAtRisk #CulturalDiversity #Sarajevo go.coe.int/EZn8S

🌍🇺🇦 Ukraine embraces #DeliberativeDemocracy: Registration opens for first ever citizens’ assemblies in two territorial communities—designed to empower residents through deliberative democracy, even amid war. #CivicParticipation 🔗 Learn more: go.coe.int/IX8ec