Democracy International e.V.
@democracyintl.bsky.social
The global coalition for democracy: Democracy International aims at strengthening democracy in the nation states, in Europe & at the global level. 🌱
📢 Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization
📍Cologne, Germany
🔗democracy-international.org
📢 Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization
📍Cologne, Germany
🔗democracy-international.org
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We’ve grown – and it’s time to reintroduce ourselves.
So… who are we? Swipe to learn more about Democracy International – what drives us and what we do to make our vision closer to reality.
Want to learn more about us? Link in bio.
#Democracy #CivicEngagement #GlobalChange
So… who are we? Swipe to learn more about Democracy International – what drives us and what we do to make our vision closer to reality.
Want to learn more about us? Link in bio.
#Democracy #CivicEngagement #GlobalChange
As cities expand across the globe, how can we ensure democracy grows with them - not away from the people?
Join our webinar on 19 November, 16:00 CET
💡 Explore how communities are shaping democracy — register now: www.democracy-international.org/events/democ...
#CitizenParticipation
Join our webinar on 19 November, 16:00 CET
💡 Explore how communities are shaping democracy — register now: www.democracy-international.org/events/democ...
#CitizenParticipation
November 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
As cities expand across the globe, how can we ensure democracy grows with them - not away from the people?
Join our webinar on 19 November, 16:00 CET
💡 Explore how communities are shaping democracy — register now: www.democracy-international.org/events/democ...
#CitizenParticipation
Join our webinar on 19 November, 16:00 CET
💡 Explore how communities are shaping democracy — register now: www.democracy-international.org/events/democ...
#CitizenParticipation
🛡️ @ec.europa.eu just published the Democracy Shield — but is it empowering citizens?
The EU's new Democracy Shield sets out to counter disinformation, protect elections, and support citizen participation. It’s a promising step — but how it’s implemented will matter most.
The EU's new Democracy Shield sets out to counter disinformation, protect elections, and support citizen participation. It’s a promising step — but how it’s implemented will matter most.
November 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🛡️ @ec.europa.eu just published the Democracy Shield — but is it empowering citizens?
The EU's new Democracy Shield sets out to counter disinformation, protect elections, and support citizen participation. It’s a promising step — but how it’s implemented will matter most.
The EU's new Democracy Shield sets out to counter disinformation, protect elections, and support citizen participation. It’s a promising step — but how it’s implemented will matter most.
🌍 89% of citizens worldwide demand stronger action on climate change.
As the Climate COP opened on Monday, we & our partners call for a permanent Citizens’ Track that puts people at the heart of global governance.
📘 Read more by the @iswe_org static1.squarespace.com/static/62a07...
As the Climate COP opened on Monday, we & our partners call for a permanent Citizens’ Track that puts people at the heart of global governance.
📘 Read more by the @iswe_org static1.squarespace.com/static/62a07...
November 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🌍 89% of citizens worldwide demand stronger action on climate change.
As the Climate COP opened on Monday, we & our partners call for a permanent Citizens’ Track that puts people at the heart of global governance.
📘 Read more by the @iswe_org static1.squarespace.com/static/62a07...
As the Climate COP opened on Monday, we & our partners call for a permanent Citizens’ Track that puts people at the heart of global governance.
📘 Read more by the @iswe_org static1.squarespace.com/static/62a07...
We’ve grown – and it’s time to reintroduce ourselves.
So… who are we? Swipe to learn more about Democracy International – what drives us and what we do to make our vision closer to reality.
Want to learn more about us? Link in bio.
#Democracy #CivicEngagement #GlobalChange
So… who are we? Swipe to learn more about Democracy International – what drives us and what we do to make our vision closer to reality.
Want to learn more about us? Link in bio.
#Democracy #CivicEngagement #GlobalChange
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We’ve grown – and it’s time to reintroduce ourselves.
So… who are we? Swipe to learn more about Democracy International – what drives us and what we do to make our vision closer to reality.
Want to learn more about us? Link in bio.
#Democracy #CivicEngagement #GlobalChange
So… who are we? Swipe to learn more about Democracy International – what drives us and what we do to make our vision closer to reality.
Want to learn more about us? Link in bio.
#Democracy #CivicEngagement #GlobalChange
Our new digital home is live!
We’ve refreshed our website to make it easier to:
✔️ Learn about our work
✔️ Access publications
✔️ Discover new opportunities to engage with us
And yes — we’ve got a new look too.
Tap the link and explore: www.democracy-international.org
#Democracy
We’ve refreshed our website to make it easier to:
✔️ Learn about our work
✔️ Access publications
✔️ Discover new opportunities to engage with us
And yes — we’ve got a new look too.
Tap the link and explore: www.democracy-international.org
#Democracy
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Our new digital home is live!
We’ve refreshed our website to make it easier to:
✔️ Learn about our work
✔️ Access publications
✔️ Discover new opportunities to engage with us
And yes — we’ve got a new look too.
Tap the link and explore: www.democracy-international.org
#Democracy
We’ve refreshed our website to make it easier to:
✔️ Learn about our work
✔️ Access publications
✔️ Discover new opportunities to engage with us
And yes — we’ve got a new look too.
Tap the link and explore: www.democracy-international.org
#Democracy
🚨 Major win for women’s rights - achieved with the #EuropeanCitizensInitiative!
The European Parliament’s FEMM Committee just backed the My Voice My Choice initiative — calling for safe and accessible abortion across Europe.
#MyVoiceMyChoice #WomensRights #ReproductiveRights
The European Parliament’s FEMM Committee just backed the My Voice My Choice initiative — calling for safe and accessible abortion across Europe.
#MyVoiceMyChoice #WomensRights #ReproductiveRights
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
🚨 Major win for women’s rights - achieved with the #EuropeanCitizensInitiative!
The European Parliament’s FEMM Committee just backed the My Voice My Choice initiative — calling for safe and accessible abortion across Europe.
#MyVoiceMyChoice #WomensRights #ReproductiveRights
The European Parliament’s FEMM Committee just backed the My Voice My Choice initiative — calling for safe and accessible abortion across Europe.
#MyVoiceMyChoice #WomensRights #ReproductiveRights
Gender equality, strengthening youth in rural areas&fighting disinformation. These are some of the projects developed by the 25 participants of You(th)&Dem.
Over the next 6 months, the young people from collaborating countries will implement their project.
Follow their journey!
Over the next 6 months, the young people from collaborating countries will implement their project.
Follow their journey!
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Gender equality, strengthening youth in rural areas&fighting disinformation. These are some of the projects developed by the 25 participants of You(th)&Dem.
Over the next 6 months, the young people from collaborating countries will implement their project.
Follow their journey!
Over the next 6 months, the young people from collaborating countries will implement their project.
Follow their journey!
Almost two months since the Democracy Camp, and we are still warmly remembering this time, while preparing more activities to come!
The Camp is
64 young people from all over Europe
20+ civil society organisations represented
9 participating countries
18 speakers
And much more fun!
The Camp is
64 young people from all over Europe
20+ civil society organisations represented
9 participating countries
18 speakers
And much more fun!
November 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Almost two months since the Democracy Camp, and we are still warmly remembering this time, while preparing more activities to come!
The Camp is
64 young people from all over Europe
20+ civil society organisations represented
9 participating countries
18 speakers
And much more fun!
The Camp is
64 young people from all over Europe
20+ civil society organisations represented
9 participating countries
18 speakers
And much more fun!
Last chance to take part in the IDEU giveaway!
Do you want to make digitalisation more inclusive? Then vote for your top citizen-submitted solutions now at crowdsourcing.ecas.org/de/inclusive....
You can win one sustainable eBook reader or one of three DB vouchers worth €100 each.
Do you want to make digitalisation more inclusive? Then vote for your top citizen-submitted solutions now at crowdsourcing.ecas.org/de/inclusive....
You can win one sustainable eBook reader or one of three DB vouchers worth €100 each.
October 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Last chance to take part in the IDEU giveaway!
Do you want to make digitalisation more inclusive? Then vote for your top citizen-submitted solutions now at crowdsourcing.ecas.org/de/inclusive....
You can win one sustainable eBook reader or one of three DB vouchers worth €100 each.
Do you want to make digitalisation more inclusive? Then vote for your top citizen-submitted solutions now at crowdsourcing.ecas.org/de/inclusive....
You can win one sustainable eBook reader or one of three DB vouchers worth €100 each.
Got an idea for Europe? 🇪🇺
The #ECI InfoPacket shows you how to turn it from idea to political impact.
Free guidance, legal tips & campaign tools inside!
👉https://citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/eci-community/document/european-citizens-initiative-infopacket-civil-society-organisations_en
The #ECI InfoPacket shows you how to turn it from idea to political impact.
Free guidance, legal tips & campaign tools inside!
👉https://citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/eci-community/document/european-citizens-initiative-infopacket-civil-society-organisations_en
October 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Got an idea for Europe? 🇪🇺
The #ECI InfoPacket shows you how to turn it from idea to political impact.
Free guidance, legal tips & campaign tools inside!
👉https://citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/eci-community/document/european-citizens-initiative-infopacket-civil-society-organisations_en
The #ECI InfoPacket shows you how to turn it from idea to political impact.
Free guidance, legal tips & campaign tools inside!
👉https://citizens-initiative-forum.europa.eu/eci-community/document/european-citizens-initiative-infopacket-civil-society-organisations_en
Youth Bridges Europe is almost here!🎉
During 5 days, participants will explore how democracy, conflicts, reconciliation, and memorialisation shape Europe today.
Learn more about the event that will bring together young people in Bosnia & Herzegovina to connect, share, and create change. ✨
During 5 days, participants will explore how democracy, conflicts, reconciliation, and memorialisation shape Europe today.
Learn more about the event that will bring together young people in Bosnia & Herzegovina to connect, share, and create change. ✨
September 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Youth Bridges Europe is almost here!🎉
During 5 days, participants will explore how democracy, conflicts, reconciliation, and memorialisation shape Europe today.
Learn more about the event that will bring together young people in Bosnia & Herzegovina to connect, share, and create change. ✨
During 5 days, participants will explore how democracy, conflicts, reconciliation, and memorialisation shape Europe today.
Learn more about the event that will bring together young people in Bosnia & Herzegovina to connect, share, and create change. ✨
🙌 Hilf uns, die Digitalisierung inklusiver zu gestalten, und gewinne bei einem Gewinnspiel!!!
Gewinnen kannst du:
- einen umweltfreundlichen E-Book-Reader oder
- einen von drei 100-Euro-Gutscheinen der Deutschen Bahn!
Gewinnen kannst du:
- einen umweltfreundlichen E-Book-Reader oder
- einen von drei 100-Euro-Gutscheinen der Deutschen Bahn!
September 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🙌 Hilf uns, die Digitalisierung inklusiver zu gestalten, und gewinne bei einem Gewinnspiel!!!
Gewinnen kannst du:
- einen umweltfreundlichen E-Book-Reader oder
- einen von drei 100-Euro-Gutscheinen der Deutschen Bahn!
Gewinnen kannst du:
- einen umweltfreundlichen E-Book-Reader oder
- einen von drei 100-Euro-Gutscheinen der Deutschen Bahn!
What does fairness across generations look like?
Our colleague Daniela joined 150 randomly selected citizens as they gathered to discuss that! Last weekend, the EU’s Citizens’ Panel on Intergenerational Fairness kicked off to shape how Europe responds to long-term challenges
Our colleague Daniela joined 150 randomly selected citizens as they gathered to discuss that! Last weekend, the EU’s Citizens’ Panel on Intergenerational Fairness kicked off to shape how Europe responds to long-term challenges
September 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What does fairness across generations look like?
Our colleague Daniela joined 150 randomly selected citizens as they gathered to discuss that! Last weekend, the EU’s Citizens’ Panel on Intergenerational Fairness kicked off to shape how Europe responds to long-term challenges
Our colleague Daniela joined 150 randomly selected citizens as they gathered to discuss that! Last weekend, the EU’s Citizens’ Panel on Intergenerational Fairness kicked off to shape how Europe responds to long-term challenges
Digitalisation can divide us — or empower democracy. 🗳️💡
Clara Engelsleben explores how digital tools can enable citizen participation while tackling exclusion risks.
👉 Read more: www.democracy.community/stories/digi...
Clara Engelsleben explores how digital tools can enable citizen participation while tackling exclusion risks.
👉 Read more: www.democracy.community/stories/digi...
September 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Digitalisation can divide us — or empower democracy. 🗳️💡
Clara Engelsleben explores how digital tools can enable citizen participation while tackling exclusion risks.
👉 Read more: www.democracy.community/stories/digi...
Clara Engelsleben explores how digital tools can enable citizen participation while tackling exclusion risks.
👉 Read more: www.democracy.community/stories/digi...
Großartige Ideen entstehen gemeinsam! Digitalisierung darf nicht nur von Politiker:innen entschieden werden – teile deine Empfehlungen und stimme für inklusivere Lösungen in Deutschland!
#IDEU #InklusiveDigitalisierung
#IDEU #InklusiveDigitalisierung
September 8, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Großartige Ideen entstehen gemeinsam! Digitalisierung darf nicht nur von Politiker:innen entschieden werden – teile deine Empfehlungen und stimme für inklusivere Lösungen in Deutschland!
#IDEU #InklusiveDigitalisierung
#IDEU #InklusiveDigitalisierung
The European Commission has responded to the latest ECI.
While no new legislation is planned, commitments to equal access remain.
Swipe through for the full update.
#EuropeanCitizensInitiative #DirectDemocracy #CivicEngagement #EUdemocracy
While no new legislation is planned, commitments to equal access remain.
Swipe through for the full update.
#EuropeanCitizensInitiative #DirectDemocracy #CivicEngagement #EUdemocracy
September 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The European Commission has responded to the latest ECI.
While no new legislation is planned, commitments to equal access remain.
Swipe through for the full update.
#EuropeanCitizensInitiative #DirectDemocracy #CivicEngagement #EUdemocracy
While no new legislation is planned, commitments to equal access remain.
Swipe through for the full update.
#EuropeanCitizensInitiative #DirectDemocracy #CivicEngagement #EUdemocracy
1.1 million+ citizens across 19 EU Member States have spoken:
Accessible abortion is a right.
The #MyVoiceMyChoice initiative is a powerful win for citizen-led democracy.
The European Commission must now respond by 2 March 2026.
#ReproductiveRights #CivicEngagement #DirectDemocracy
Accessible abortion is a right.
The #MyVoiceMyChoice initiative is a powerful win for citizen-led democracy.
The European Commission must now respond by 2 March 2026.
#ReproductiveRights #CivicEngagement #DirectDemocracy
September 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
1.1 million+ citizens across 19 EU Member States have spoken:
Accessible abortion is a right.
The #MyVoiceMyChoice initiative is a powerful win for citizen-led democracy.
The European Commission must now respond by 2 March 2026.
#ReproductiveRights #CivicEngagement #DirectDemocracy
Accessible abortion is a right.
The #MyVoiceMyChoice initiative is a powerful win for citizen-led democracy.
The European Commission must now respond by 2 March 2026.
#ReproductiveRights #CivicEngagement #DirectDemocracy
THE event you need to attend! 🎉
Together, we’ll explore:
✅ How German citizens participate in national democracy
✅ Tools to influence EU decision-making
✅ Lessons we can learn from each other — and turn into action
Don’t miss it and sign up: democracy.community/forms/join-u...
Together, we’ll explore:
✅ How German citizens participate in national democracy
✅ Tools to influence EU decision-making
✅ Lessons we can learn from each other — and turn into action
Don’t miss it and sign up: democracy.community/forms/join-u...
September 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
THE event you need to attend! 🎉
Together, we’ll explore:
✅ How German citizens participate in national democracy
✅ Tools to influence EU decision-making
✅ Lessons we can learn from each other — and turn into action
Don’t miss it and sign up: democracy.community/forms/join-u...
Together, we’ll explore:
✅ How German citizens participate in national democracy
✅ Tools to influence EU decision-making
✅ Lessons we can learn from each other — and turn into action
Don’t miss it and sign up: democracy.community/forms/join-u...
Meet Clara, a member of the International Democracy Community. She is sharing why this global online platform connecting change-makers for democracy is exactly what you need! 🫵
Join our democracy network democracy.community
Join our democracy network democracy.community
September 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Meet Clara, a member of the International Democracy Community. She is sharing why this global online platform connecting change-makers for democracy is exactly what you need! 🫵
Join our democracy network democracy.community
Join our democracy network democracy.community
Wusstest du, dass es in Deutschland ein offizielles Petitionsinstrument gibt?
Entdecke die Plattform: epetitionen.bundestag.de
Entdecke die Plattform: epetitionen.bundestag.de
September 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Wusstest du, dass es in Deutschland ein offizielles Petitionsinstrument gibt?
Entdecke die Plattform: epetitionen.bundestag.de
Entdecke die Plattform: epetitionen.bundestag.de
Reconciliation is not just about moving on. It’s about facing the past together and creating a common memory in a democratic and inclusive way. 🤝
In a democracy, justice means listening, acknowledging harm, and building trust through dialogue.
In a democracy, justice means listening, acknowledging harm, and building trust through dialogue.
August 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Reconciliation is not just about moving on. It’s about facing the past together and creating a common memory in a democratic and inclusive way. 🤝
In a democracy, justice means listening, acknowledging harm, and building trust through dialogue.
In a democracy, justice means listening, acknowledging harm, and building trust through dialogue.
🙌 Wir veranstalten ein Gewinnspiel!!!
Stimme für deine bevorzugten Lösungen ab und gewinne einen umweltfreundlichen E-Book-Reader oder eine von drei 100-Euro-Geschenkkarten der Deutschen Bahn!
Stimme für deine bevorzugten Lösungen ab und gewinne einen umweltfreundlichen E-Book-Reader oder eine von drei 100-Euro-Geschenkkarten der Deutschen Bahn!
August 27, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🙌 Wir veranstalten ein Gewinnspiel!!!
Stimme für deine bevorzugten Lösungen ab und gewinne einen umweltfreundlichen E-Book-Reader oder eine von drei 100-Euro-Geschenkkarten der Deutschen Bahn!
Stimme für deine bevorzugten Lösungen ab und gewinne einen umweltfreundlichen E-Book-Reader oder eine von drei 100-Euro-Geschenkkarten der Deutschen Bahn!
The Democracy Camp is approaching soon and we have a packed schedule with exciting activities. 🎉
👉Take a look at the wonderful workshops we will have on media literacy, participation, democracy and much more.
#DemocracyCamp2025 #YouthForDemocracy #YouthEmpowerment #EU4Youth
👉Take a look at the wonderful workshops we will have on media literacy, participation, democracy and much more.
#DemocracyCamp2025 #YouthForDemocracy #YouthEmpowerment #EU4Youth
August 27, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The Democracy Camp is approaching soon and we have a packed schedule with exciting activities. 🎉
👉Take a look at the wonderful workshops we will have on media literacy, participation, democracy and much more.
#DemocracyCamp2025 #YouthForDemocracy #YouthEmpowerment #EU4Youth
👉Take a look at the wonderful workshops we will have on media literacy, participation, democracy and much more.
#DemocracyCamp2025 #YouthForDemocracy #YouthEmpowerment #EU4Youth
How and why would you re-open a nuclear power plant?
This is exactly what Taiwan is going to vote on, with a direct democracy vote on 23 August!
Want to learn more?
Read our interview with Professor Yen-tu Su!
www.democracy.community/stories/taiw...
This is exactly what Taiwan is going to vote on, with a direct democracy vote on 23 August!
Want to learn more?
Read our interview with Professor Yen-tu Su!
www.democracy.community/stories/taiw...
August 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
How and why would you re-open a nuclear power plant?
This is exactly what Taiwan is going to vote on, with a direct democracy vote on 23 August!
Want to learn more?
Read our interview with Professor Yen-tu Su!
www.democracy.community/stories/taiw...
This is exactly what Taiwan is going to vote on, with a direct democracy vote on 23 August!
Want to learn more?
Read our interview with Professor Yen-tu Su!
www.democracy.community/stories/taiw...
Reconciliation isn’t just about moving on — it’s about facing the past together.
In a democracy, justice means listening and building trust through dialogue. Reconciliation is most powerful when it includes the voices of all.
Sign up here: www.democracy.community/forms/youth-...
In a democracy, justice means listening and building trust through dialogue. Reconciliation is most powerful when it includes the voices of all.
Sign up here: www.democracy.community/forms/youth-...
August 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Reconciliation isn’t just about moving on — it’s about facing the past together.
In a democracy, justice means listening and building trust through dialogue. Reconciliation is most powerful when it includes the voices of all.
Sign up here: www.democracy.community/forms/youth-...
In a democracy, justice means listening and building trust through dialogue. Reconciliation is most powerful when it includes the voices of all.
Sign up here: www.democracy.community/forms/youth-...