What happens when people use democracy to protect their environment? For more than a decade, activists in Ecuador fought to give citizens a say over oil extraction in Yasuní. In 2023, Ecuadorians voted to keep the oil underground. #YasuniReferendum #DemocracyInAction

📣 Want to build momentum for your initiative? Social media creators can help with that task! We’ve shared practical tips from the experiences of European Citizens' Initiatives — and there’s more where that came from. 👀

Climate laws matter — but so does implementation. 🌱 In Chile, Acción Climática helps citizens track climate commitments, spot implementation gaps, and hold decision-makers accountable. Because access to information enables meaningful participation. 🗣️

Democracy is a verb. 🗣️ It means speaking, listening, participating, disagreeing, and organising. On this International Day of Democracy, let’s pledge to practise democracy—not just today, but every day. ✊🌍

🌱 Democracy meets activism at @chancefestival_duesseldorf! At the CHANCE Festival, we brought our Life as an Activist exhibition to the park. 🎧 40+ people explored stories of activists across Latin America and discovered how democratic tools can create change. ✊

The participants took over during Democracy Camp Bulgaria! 🎤✨ From sharing skills to sparking conversations and getting everyone involved, these sessions showed exactly why youth voices belong at the heart of democracy. Swipe through to see their workshops

The Global State of Direct Democracy Report 2026 is here What does direct democracy look like around the world today? And can citizens really have a direct say in political decision-making? Read the full report link in bio! democracy-international.org/…... #DirectDemocracy

DEMOCRACY CAMP 2026 IS CALLING! 🇪🇺 60 young people from across the EU will come together in Vic, Spain, for five days of ideas, conversations, workshops, plus more! Applications close: 13 September 2026 #DemocracyCamp2026

🌎 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

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.

More of the Participant speakers at the Democracy Camp 2026

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

The Citizens for Climate pop-up brought together diverse voices to explore meaningful climate participation. Through dialogue, co-creation, and participatory tools, the event contributed to building more inclusive and democratic climate governance across Europe.

From civic participation and human rights to migration, climate justice, these recommendations call for a stronger democratic Europe. #EU4Global #EUintheWorld #CERV #EUFunding @LAPAS_LV @democracywb @Europuls @aditusNGO @IEuniversity @europeinfocentr

In April, democracy reminded us of something important: it doesn’t stop at elections. Welcome back to Democracy This Month series, where take a look what has happened in democracy and citizens' participation in the last month. What stood out to you? #DemocracyThisMonth

Europe Week Series - Day 1: Democracy in Europe goes beyond elections Today, we start with a fundamental idea: democracy in Europe goes far beyond elections. Citizens have the right and the tools to participate in decision-making. 🎥 Watch our video & follow for more.

Life as an Activist Documentary is now live 🌎 Stories from Latin America on climate, democracy & community action rooted in courage, resistance, and reimagining participation today. Link in Bio

Youth Bridges Europe in action 🌍 Sharing goals, building connections, and shaping ideas for impact. More to come stay tuned 👀 #YouthBridgesEurope #YouthVoices

We are open! Come along to get more insights into this immersive light and sound experience exploring Europe‘s role in the world. 📍Kulturbunker, Berliner Str. 29, 51063 Köln 🕒 until 19.04, 10 - 21 h #EU4Global #EUintheWorld #Democracy

#Hungary proves #democracy’s doubters wrong 🇭🇺 Tisza and Péter Magyar’s win opens a path to restore courts, media, and open politics. Civil society is hopeful, but real change takes time & commitment. With a constitutional majority, they must act responsibly. We are watching.