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Every year, a different European city will be designated the European Capital of Democracy #ECoD
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“Cities are laboratories for democratic futures.”

ECoD founder @helfriedcarl.bsky.social shared this thought at the press briefing – and we couldn’t agree more. 📹 Watch the interview: www.meinbezirk.at/wien/c-polit...

Thanks to everyone who helped shape this year.
Cascais, it’s your turn 🇵🇹
November 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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🌿 Join us Monday, 13 Oct (10:30–12:00 CEST) for our EURegionsWeek webinar “Cities for Green Transition.”

Featuring the Cities of Brussels & Vienna — exploring how communities drive local climate action.

🔗 Register now: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinar/
October 12, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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The jury is testing games right now 👀 Exciting ideas coming to life at #TruthLiesDemocracy
September 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Day 2 of the #TruthLiesDemocracy Game Jam: Teams are building their games, with mentors guiding the way. Tomorrow: the big finale! #TLD25
September 27, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Ready to shape the future of democracy through gaming?
Join Truth, Lies & Democracy — our international Game Jam tackling disinformation and democratic resilience.
Here’s how to apply in just 3 easy steps. capitalofdemocracy.eu/truth-lies-d...
July 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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In a room full of diplomatic representatives, experts and international delegates, he spoke about what we see every day in our work: Democratic innovation is alive – and often, it begins with cities.
July 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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OSCE meets ECoD. Our founder @helfriedcarl.bsky.social had the honour of presenting the European Capital of Democracy at the OSCE’s first thematic meeting on Smart & Resilient Cities.
July 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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“I’m tired. Not of the Stadtfest – but of the constant stream of alarming, fear-driven news flooding our timelines every day.”
Instead of resignation, Helfried Carl proposed Zuversicht at Salzburger Stadtfest I 📸 : Stadt Salzburg
July 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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A classroom full of questions.
Five hands-on stations.
One day dedicated to democracy.
Together with Foster Europe, we brought civic learning to Neusiedl am See — from fake news to AI to role-playing democratic decisions.
June 25, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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A full team day in #Bratislava
→ Boat ride across borders
→ Visit to the Austrian Embassy
→ Talks on Slovakia’s political landscape
→ Art, sunlight, and excellent broccoli soup
Our founder once served as ambassador here – so this trip was more than symbolic.
June 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Last chance to sign up for our last European City Network Webinar before our summer break!

📅 Tuesday, 10 June
⏰ 10:30–12:00 CEST

Register now: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinars/
June 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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📣 Join our webinar “Cities Learn: Impact Garden Framework” on 10 June from 10:30 to 12:00 CEST, featuring Unity Effect and insights from the City of Barcelona and City of Vienna.

Learn more and register now: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinars/
May 26, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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The next European City Network webinar is coming up. 📣

Cities Learn: Data Feminism
Hosted by the City of Bologna with guest expert Giulia Sudano

Learn more and register now! capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinars/
May 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Have you seen our Agenda for the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference, "Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future," in Vienna? If not, now is your chance to discover what we have planned for you! 🌱🌍

Find the full programme here: event.innovationinpolitics.eu/ANMC2025#/ag...
May 2, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Last chance to join our "Cities Teach: Diversity & Inclusion" Webinar with experts and practitioners who are making inclusion work on the ground from 🇮🇹 Bologna, 🇧🇪 Antwerp and 🇳🇱 Rotterdam.

📅 30 April, 10:30 CEST
📍 Online

🔗 Learn more & register here: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinar/
April 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Discover the speakers and voices shaping the ACT NOW Mayors‘ Conference, „Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future,“ on May 5-6 in Vienna. 📣

The climate emergency and biodiversity loss require urgent solutions. 🌿

More info: connecthub.zohobackstage.eu/ANMC2025#/
April 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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What are the challenges and opportunities for creating diverse and inclusive cities?
👩🏼‍🔧 👨🏻‍🦽🧕🏾 👨🏻‍🌾

We’d love to hear your opinions—please share your thoughts in the comments section!

You can register here: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinar/
Webinar Cities Teach: Diversity and Inclusion
April 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Explore the inspiring speakers, local leaders, and expert voices shaping the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference, "Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future," on May 5-6 in Vienna. 🌿
Mathieu Mori Mathieu Mori has more than 15 years of experience in political organisations and European institutions. He was elected in 2022 as Secretary General of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe.
April 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Have you heard about our next webinar? Be part of our European City Network webinar, "Cities Teach: Diversity and Inclusion," on Wednesday, April 30, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM CEST. Discover more about our outstanding speakers! 📣

Register here: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinar/
April 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Find out more about the speakers, local leaders and experts who are shaping the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference 2025 "Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future" on 5-6 May in Vienna! 🌱
Anacláudia Rossbach is the Executive Director of UN-Habitat Anacláudia Rossbach is the Executive Director of UN-Habitat, bringing over 20 years of expertise in housing, informal settlements, and urban policy to her impactful role.
April 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Would you like to learn more about diversity and inclusion? 📚

Join us for the ECN webinar, "Cities Teach: Diversity and Inclusion," on Wednesday, April 30, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM CEST.

You can register now for the webinar to gain valuable perspectives: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinars/
April 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Meet the speakers, local leaders and experts shaping the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference "Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future" on 5-6 May in Vienna! 🌱
March 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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We stand with the appeal by International Civil Society in Support of Serbian Academia and Civil Society Actors condemning the violence during the student-led protests in Belgrade that injured peaceful demonstrators, including activists and students.

Sign here: form.jotform.com/250782916068...
We stand with the appeal by International Civil Society in Support of Serbian Academia and Civil Society Actors condemning the violence during the student-led protests in Belgrade that injured peaceful demonstrators, including activists and students. We will follow this movement and continue to stand up for human rights and democratic values.
March 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Have you heard about our upcoming webinar? If not, now is your last chance to register for tomorrow's European City Network webinar titled "Cities Teach: Inclusive Social City Development." 📣

You can sign up by using the link here: capitalofdemocracy.eu/ecn-webinar/

We are already happy to See you
March 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Spring is on its way, and you can feel it in the air. March brings an amazing programme to the European Capital of Democracy in Vienna. Have you attended any events this month? Explore incredible cultural and community events that highlight the lively nature of this city. 🌷
March 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM