WHAT’S NEXT FOR DEMOCRACY?
INNOVATION AND ALLIANCES IN A CHANGING WORLD
17 SEPTEMBER 2026
WHAT’S NEXT FOR DEMOCRACY?
INNOVATION AND ALLIANCES IN A CHANGING WORLD
17 SEPTEMBER 2026
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WHY ATTEND INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY 2026 IN BRUSSELS
What you’ll learn
- Explore how democracy drives security and prosperity across EU.
- Learn about key initiatives like WYDE and their inclusive impact.
- Understand the role of technology and values in today’s politics.
- Be inspired by new democracy data.
- Gain tools to strengthen democratic participation.
Who you’ll meet
- Connect with EU leaders, policymakers, and governance experts.
- Exchange ideas with activists, youth leaders, and civil society actors from various regions.
- Engage with international networks committed to democracy.
- Build alliances for future projects and joint initiatives.
What to expect
- Dynamic sessions on democracy, security, and inclusive policies.
- Debates on today’s challenges and strategies for resilience.
- Practical cases, success stories, and collaboration opportunities.
- An inspiring space to spark change from local to global levels.
INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY BRUSSELS
INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY BRUSSELS
INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY BRUSSELS
INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY BRUSSELS
INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY BRUSSELS
INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY BRUSSELS
INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY BRUSSELS
INTERNATIONAL DEMOCRACY DAY BRUSSELS
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VOICES AND TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST EDITIONS
“If governments care about migration, they should care about democracy. If governments care about poverty, they should care about democracy. If government care about corruption, they should care about democracy.”
Leopoldo LópezVenezuelan Oppositon Leader
“If you want change, go to the youth.”
Pita LimjaroenratFormer Prime Minister of Thailand
“Living in Palestine as a journalist has always been challenging, but in the current situation we are even more afraid to speak up because, as journalists, we are a target.”
Riham Abu AitaFreedom of Expression Advocate
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