Civic technologies are having a moment. Digital tools and civic apps are becoming increasingly part of how citizens interact with institutions, express opinions, contribute ideas, monitor public actio...

On 19 September 2026, the IDEAL project took an important step forward in Thessaloniki, where IASIS NGO organised a hands-on piloting session during the Connected We Stand Festival.The activity brough...

Navigating government bureaucracy can often feel like wandering through a maze. Between paper requirements, confusing portals, and fragmented departments, citizens frequently struggle to access basic ...

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In Austria, our partner Caritas Vienna successfully started their women dialogue groups last month. Small groups of women, mainly Dari and Arabic speakers, meet every two weeks to discuss topics of in...

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The IDEAL project has officially kicked off its pilot phase in Thessaloniki, marking an exciting step forward in building more inclusive and participatory spaces for dialogue. In close collaboration w...

On March 23rd, the grand halls of the Vienna City Hall were transformed into a hub of resistance, reimagining, and community. The Wien gegen Rassismus (Vienna against Racism) Conference provided a vit...

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The IDEAL Mobile App is a versatile new tool designed to bring digital deliberation directly to your fingertips. Serving as a seamless bridge between citizens and governance, the app integrates with t...

Democratic participation is expanding across Europe. Yet a persistent question remains unanswered: who is actually in the room? For many people, including newcomers, people with disabilities, and thos...

On 19 February 2026, the Digital Inclusion Day organised by the Job Center of the Municipality of Athens at the Serafio Cultural Center brought together policymakers, practitioners, innovators and com...

Please share a short biographyDina Zabaneh is a political economist and development researcher specializing in labour market policies, gender relations, and inclusive economic development in the Arab ...

In Paris, La Maison des Réfugiés (House of Refugees) is an emblematic space: a resource center dedicated to learning, support, and socio-professional integration. It promotes solidarity and inclusion,...

Please share a short biographyMy name is Fabienne Trotte, I am Head of Research, Innovation and Training at Relais Culture Europe, the French Creative Europe Desk. Trained in cultural management and g...

IDEAL Consortium Introducing IDEAL IDEAL, a project funded by the European Commission (2.9M EUR), is set to transform democratic participation by addressing one of Europe’s greatest challenges - langu...

Today, digital democracy is becoming an important complement – and some would say even an alternative – to offline forms of political participation. Increasingly more people use social media as a news...

The IDEAL project added real value to the conversation on digital transformation and collaborative innovation during the Erasmus+ IMMER-CV Final Event. Organized by INNOPAC in Valencia and streamed on...

One of the main goals of the IDEAL project is to make the democratic collaboration more accessible to various communities, including those that may have difficulties using the dominant language of the...

On 27th November, the IDEAL consortium took an important step towards inclusivity by meeting with Independo, a small but innovative startup dedicated to integrating people with intellectual disabiliti...

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Please share a short biographyI am Assistant Professor at the Institute for Public Management and Governance, WU Vienna University for Economics and Business. With a background in political science, e...

In the first half of 2025, two of the IDEAL project partners, WU Vienna University of Economics & Business and Caritas Vienna, collaborated for hosting group discussions with beneficiaries from divers...

Deliberation and political participation are fundamental rights that are out of reach for many vulnerable or marginalised groups. Language barriers, cultural divides, and lack of access to inclusive p...

Democracy is more than just casting a vote on election day. A truly effective democracy thrives when people engage in public debates, use their right to free speech, and actively participate in civil ...

Introduction

On May 21st, 2025, Leaders International hosted two workshops in Brussels as part of the Horizon Europe-funded IDEAL Project, which is working to make civic participation more inclusive across Europe—...

In the rapidly growing digital world of today, we bear witness to the fast-paced development of the digital dimension of the public space for democratic participation. Importantly, we are faced with c...

Democracy is more than just casting a vote on election day. A truly effective democracy thrives when people engage in public debates, use their right to free speech, and actively participate in civil ...

Democracy in Europe is undergoing a dynamic transformation as nations and organizations work together to address challenges and reinforce democratic values. From research initiatives to grassroots mov...