Our take? A real shield doesn’t just defend democracy from the outside — it must empower it on the inside. In the end, participation is what keeps democracy alive.

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We take a closer look at its bold proposals:
🗳️ A Citizens’ Panel on Democratic Resilience
🌐 A Centre for Democratic Resilience
💻 A Civic Tech Hub
💶 Funding democracy like we fund defence

The citizens aren’t just discussing the future — they’re helping define it. Their recommendations will guide the EU’s 2026 strategy on making policies fair for both young and old.

Learn more: citizens.ec.europa.eu/intergenerational-fairness_en

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Join our democracy network and connect with other democracy change-makers through our democracy network on the International Democracy Community.

Visit the International Democracy Community today and get involved! democracy.community

Learn 4 ways to practice remembering history in a democratic way in the carousel!

Join us at Youth Bridges Europe to practice democratic remembrance and learn more about democratic tools!

👉 Sign up to join us: www.democracy.community/forms/youth-...

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