Good news from European Citizens’ Initiative campaigns: their impact continues. From progress on phasing out animal testing and shark-trade monitoring to action on conversion practices and consumer rights in gaming, sustained citizen action is making a difference.

What does meaningful participation in climate action look like? Mubarak Masae shares an example from Bolivia, where decisions on lithium and natural resources are linked to public benefit and the protection of Indigenous heritage. #Citizens4Climate #ClimateJustice

A day behind the scenes with the team bringing Democracy Camp Bulgaria to life! Stay tuned as we prepare to welcome participants from across Europe and beyond.🎉 #DemocracyCamp #Bulgaria #YouthParticipation #DirectDemocracy

1.3 million signatures — a historic milestone for the European Citizens’ Initiative. Justice for Palestine became the fastest-growing ECI, reaching 1 million signatures in just 3 months and closing with around 1.3 million.

At ColognePride, we connected conversations about LGBTQIA+ rights and participation with stories of communities using democratic tools to shape their future.

🌈 At #ColognePride2026, we connected with the LGBTQIA+ community through conversations on democracy, rights, and participation. Every conversation helps build a more inclusive and participatory democracy while shaping our future advocacy work. 💜

Ready for an unforgettable end to your summer? Democracy Camp Bulgaria 2026 is bringing together young people from across Europe to learn, exchange ideas, and explore what democracy looks like in practice. 🇧🇬🌍 Swipe through to find out if you're eligible.

🌍The Global State of Direct Democracy Report 2026 is officially out! Swipe through for some of the report's key insights, then head to the link in our bio to explore the full publication. www.democracy-international.org/publications...

Big impact. Bigger memories. What happens when passionate young people from across Europe come together? Our Democracy Camp 2026 in Vallendar, Germany was filled with learning, laughter, new ideas, and meaningful connections, and the numbers tell part of that story! #democracycamp

🌍 How can citizen participation strengthen climate action? Our new Citizens for Climate report explores the challenges, opportunities and local practices shaping climate democracy across seven European countries, drawing on insights from the project’s Kick-off Meeting and Spring School in Brussels.

🛡️ A shield can defend democracy, but can it strengthen it? The report argues that democratic resilience depends not only on defending democracy, but on strengthening citizens' participation.

📢 My Voice, My Choice is now the 12th European Citizens' Initiative to successfully gather the required support across the EU. With over 1.1 million verified signatures and thresholds reached in 19 Member States, the campaign shows how citizen participation can drive change.

15 years. Countless conversations, ideas, campaigns and memorable moments. For 15 years, Democracy International has worked alongside citizens, partners and supporters across Europe and beyond to strengthen democratic participation and help shape more inclusive decision-making.

The world has changed dramatically over the past 15 years. Technology evolved. Politics shifted. New challenges emerged. But our belief in citizen participation, transparency, and a stronger democracy remains unchanged. #15Years #Democracy #ParticipatoryDemocracy

🌈 Join Democracy International at Pride 2026! Visit our stand, Fight for Your Rights, and explore a space for connection, participation, and action. 📅 3–5 July 2026 📍 Augustinerstraße, Köln #Pride2026 #CSDKöln #ColognePride #DemocracyInternational #FightForYourRights

🌎 What does it mean to be an activist? Through the voices of activists across Latin America, People. Power. Planet. explores the fight for climate justice, environmental protection, and community-led change. 🎬 Watch the documentary to see their impact. #PeoplePowerPlanet

15 years ago, we set out with a strong belief: democracy works best when people can participate in the decisions that shape their lives.

When 1.3 million Europeans support a proposal, expectations are higher. The European Commission has responded to the Stop Killing Games European Citizens’ Initiative by encouraging voluntary industry action rather than proposing new legislation.

🇧🇬 Applications for Democracy Camp Bulgaria 2026 are now open! 📅 26–30 August 2026 📍 Sofia & Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria Ready to be part of the next generation of democratic changemakers? #DemocracyCamp2026 #DemocracyCampBulgaria #YouthParticipation

Across Europe, civic space continues to face increasing pressure. The Civic Space Report 2026, coordinated by the European Civic Forum and its partners, documents developments affecting civil society, civic freedoms, and democratic participation across the continent.

Are you ready for Democracy Camp 2026? Swipe through to discover who the participant speakers are, what they are passionate about, and what they will be bringing to Democracy Camp 2026. ✨ #democracycamp #youthparticipation

How healthy is civic space in Europe? The Civic Space Report 2026 identifies eight key trends shaping civic space across Europe in 2025.

Climate action starts with You 🌍 Join the Bonn Climate Camp on 15 June for an interactive workshop. Hear inspiring stories, connect with fellow changemakers, and discover how community-led action is shaping a more sustainable future. 📍Tent 3 🎟️ Free entry, No registration required #ClimateActivism

Meet the Speakers joining our Democracy Camp! Our speakers will share practical knowledge, real-world insights and tools to help you understand how people can shape decisions and create change together. #directdemocracy #youthparticipation #inclusion #Europeancitizeniniative

Climate action works best when people are part of the process, not just the outcome. Join the Rethinking Economy and Democracy Pop-Up Event hosted by Nyt Europa, as you will explore how those who are most affected by climate change can have a real voice in shaping the solutions.

What does it take to build a successful European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI)? For Salvatore Ricci, a Brussels-based activist and organiser of the ECI "Stop Funding Russia’s War", it began with identifying a concrete problem and supporting it with evidence.

Last 5 days left to submit your proposal for the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana! Registration is now open for the Forum, which will bring together participants from around the world for dialogue, exchange, and collaboration on the future of democracy.

📢 Proposal deadline extended! The Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy is now accepting session proposals until 8 June 2026. Join democracy practitioners, researchers, activists, and policymakers from around the world. 📍 Gaborone, Botswana 📅 7–10 October 2026

What does an inclusive digital future look like? As part of the Inclusive Digitalisation in the EU (IDEU) project, citizens across Europe shared their experiences, concerns, and ideas on digital transformation through a participatory process held in 2025.

Closing out the EUforGlobal project Grateful to have been part of a space that brought together diverse voices to shape conversations on democracy cross Europe. Thank you to @europeinfocentr @iespega @NyttEuropa @aditusNGO @Europuls #EUFunding #EU4GLOBAL #CERV #EUintheWorld