Europe values
democracy.
But confidence
is cracking.
Democracy27 listens to citizens and civil society across Europe to understand why confidence in democracy is weakening, and what needs to change ahead of 2027.
Built from civil society. Shaped with the Task Force. Connected to decision-making.
Democracy27 in 90 seconds
A short introduction to Democracy27, why it exists, who is involved, and how the listening process will lead to practical recommendations.
What’s happening now ?
Follow the latest Democracy27 moments, from country visits and Task Force activity to public conversations and media coverage.
Listening begins on the ground
Carrying the conversation
Democracy27 in the public debate
Why now
Most people value democracy. Many want it to work better.
Democracy27 starts from a simple gap: support for democracy remains strong, but confidence in how democratic systems respond is weakening.
The aim is not to lecture people about democracy. It is to listen to what they experience and identify what needs to change.
The democratic confidence gap
How it works
From listening to action
Democracy27 listens across Europe, works with civil society and the Task Force to make sense of what is heard, and turns those insights into recommendations for action.
Explore the full roadmapListen
We meet citizens, civil society and local voices across Europe to hear how democracy works in daily life.
Shape
Civil society and Task Force members work together to make sense of what is heard.
Recommend
The process leads to practical recommendations ahead of 2027.
Act
The recommendations are brought into public debate and decision-making.
Who we are
Civil society and democratic voices working together
Democracy27 brings together two complementary forces: a Task Force that helps carry the message across sectors, and a civil society network that anchors the work in democratic participation and civic experience.
Task Force
Profiles carrying the conversation
Task Force members help carry Democracy27 into their sectors, bring first-hand democratic experience and shape recommendations with civil society.
Věra Jourová
Chair
Former Vice-President, European Commission (Renew)
Najat Vallaud-Belkacem
Vice-Chair
Former French minister of Education (S&D)
Leo Varadkar
Vice-Chair
Former Taoiseach of Ireland (EPP)
Civil society
The network behind the work
The civil society network, including the consortium, brings local knowledge, democratic participation expertise and reach beyond institutional spaces.
Information access
Find what you need, quickly
Find clear answers about Democracy27: who is involved, how citizens take part, how the initiative is funded, and what happens next.
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Press Room
Press releases, background information, Task Force bios, media contacts and approved assets.
Have your say
Add your voice to Democracy27
Democracy works differently for different people. Share your experience and help identify what needs to change.