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European Capital of Democracy Building the European Capital of Democracy Launch event under the auspices of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Ms Marija Pejčinović Burić, and the Vice-President of the European Commission, Ms Dubravka Šuica. Building the European Capital of Democracy Welcome to the 3 European Capital of Democracy initiative! Starting in autumn 2021, every year a different European city will be designated the European Capital of Democracy. It will serve as the stage and floor for all of us who engage to innovate and strengthen democracy. We – individuals, politicians, experts, activists, artists, foundations, administrations, academia and the corporate world – will meet there and work on what needs to be done, together. And it starts now. Building the European Capital of Democracy Building the European Contents 5 3 Welcome to the European Capital of Democracy initiative! 7 Prefaces 12 Voices 52 About the European Capital of Democracy 54 In a Nutshell 56 How Cities Can Design their European Capital of Democracy Programme 58 What We Achieve 60 Impact 62 How We Can All Benefit 63 Why Cities? 64 What European Capitals of Democracy Do 66 What European Capitals of Democracy Get 68 Tracks 70 How Cities Become European Capitals of Democracy 72 Selection Criteria 74 The Group of Experts 76 Timeline 78 Best Practices 122 Who We Are 126 Imprint Building the European Capital of Democracy Building the European 7 MARIJA PEJČINOVIĆ BURIĆ Secretary General of the Council of Europe Cities have a very special role in the development of our democracies. They act as crucibles of ideas, inno- vation and civic action – and ever more so in today’s fast-changing world. The European “It will provide the Capital of Democracy is a timely and welcome recognition of that double benefit of fact. It will provide the double highlighting demo- benefit of highlighting democratic initiatives and providing the cata- cratic initiatives lyst for more as cities compete to and providing the hold the title – and then reap the benefits that come with holding it. catalyst for more as This initiative also shows that at a cities compete time when democracies are facing a variety of pressures, there are to hold the title – people and organisations that are and then reap the steadfast in their determination to ensure our societies remain open, benefits that come inclusive and forward-looking. The with holding it.” European Capital of Democracy will provide welcome opportunities to acknowledge and celebrate that fact. It is a welcome new feature in the European constellation. Building the European Capital of Democracy Building the European 9 DUBRAVKA ŠUICA Vice-President of the European Commission MICHAEL LUDWIG Mayor of Vienna, Austria for Democracy and Demography I am particularly honoured – in my capacity of As the Mayor of Vienna, it is a great pleasure and an Vice-President of the European Commission responsi- honour for me that the European Capital of Democ- ble for democracy and demography – to be the patron racy initiative will be launched in our city. Vienna is of this exciting event for the Euro- among the most successful cities “At this time of pean Capital of Democracy! At this “To be successful, in the world in terms of quality of time of extraordinary difficulty and life, public infrastructure and social extraordinary uncertainty, seeing this initiative a city requires innovation. But to be successful, difficulty and taking shape and reaffirming the participation and a city requires participation and crucial role of our cities as strong- cohesion; it must have the objec- uncertainty, seeing holds and laboratories of democ- cohesion; it must tive of enabling its citizens to shape this initiative racy is reassuring and promising. have the objective their city together. My objective from day one was The principle factor in making a taking shape and to invest all my energy in citizens’ of enabling its city successful is real cooperation engagement and to contribute to reaffirming the citizens to shape and collaboration between politi- boosting their participation at all cal leaders, administration, social crucial role of our levels of decision-making. This is their city together.” sector partners and civil society. also the reason why I have been cities as strong- The development of a city is therefore inseparable from conducting multiple citizens’ dia- its democratic nature. Democratic cities are successful holds and laborato- logues all over the EU over the last cities because they strive for social balance and ena- year – because it is only through ries of democracy ble participation. In a place where people live closely direct engagement that we can together, the way we live together will be continuously is reassuring successfully and constructively go debated and negotiated. A democratic city provides through the green and digital tran- and promising.” the framework for this and facilitates democratic ex- sition, as well as the demographic change, participation and codetermination. change that is ultimately affecting the very way we live together. And is there any better way to do it but on The European Capital of Democracy initiative is stand- the level closest to our citizens – our cities? May this ing up for a strong Europe with resilient democracies initiative be an inspiration for the future of democracy, based on our common values of social equity, wellbe- and for the future of Europe as a whole. ing and human rights. As Mayor of the City of Vienna I offer my full support to achieving this objective and I wish the initiative every success. Capital of Democracy Building the European 11 PATRICIA KAHANE Entrepreneur, Co-Founder of The Innovation in Politics Institute, HELFRIED CARL and President of the Kahane Foundation which has funded over Managing Partner, The Innovation in Politics Institute 200 philanthropic projects all over the world since 1991 When I first heard about the European Capital of De- Actions speak louder than words. I am fed up with mocracy, I was immediately convinced by the idea and laments about democracies in retreat as uttered in concept. Democratic processes are changing in to- panel discussions and at con- day’s world and innovative thinking “Citizens will be ferences around the world. The “We must not lose and actions are needed: exchange European Capital of Democracy of best practice across borders, empowered, new is the opposite of empty phrases. any more time in and encouragement of active forms of participa- Citizens will be empowered, new building, sometimes participation in the development forms of participation will be tried of our societies by civil society, tion will be tested, and tested, and courageous pol- re-building, the corporate world, organisations and courageous iticians willing to engage with civil the best possible and as many citizens as possible. society will be rewarded. Build- My decision to support this initia- politicians willing ing a constructive discourse on conditions for tive is based on the fact that we to engage with democracy, sharing best practice guaranteeing must not lose any more time in from all over Europe and showcas- building, sometimes re-building, civil society will be ing achievements annually in the democratic, fair and the best possible conditions for rewarded.” respective Capital of Democracy open societies.” guaranteeing democratic, fair and will not only be more fun than just open societies. It is impressive to another conference, it will also have an impact on the see how many leading politicians, political thinkers, real world. And that is what the citizens of Europe institutions and involved citizens have already joined in deserve. to bring the European Capital of Democracy to life. Its time has come. Building the European Capital of Democracy Building the European Voices We would like to thank everyone who has met our European Capital of Democracy initiative with enthusiasm and joined us in our efforts to make it reality. They are politicians, political scientists, scholars, represen- tatives of civil society and the business world, artists, engaged youths, and last not least our team. They all share fundamental democratic values and are committed to defending them. Their voices count in shaping this project. DALIA BANKAUSKAITÈ 15 Lecturer, Vilnius University Communications Faculty, | LÁSZLÓ ANDOR Non-Resident Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), Secretary General, Foundation for European Progressive Studies Washington, DC, Lithuania Representative, Voices Voices The Innovation in Politics Institute “The democratic experience is about controlling our “Democracy is about listening to the voice of those present and our future – at the workplace, in cities, at who do not have a majority. Democracy constantly the level of nation states and the level of the European challenges; it gives itself a shake from time to time too. Union.” Democracy cannot exist without science and educa- tion, and culture. A meaningful life can be experienced only when actively participating in democracy.” KOSTAS BAKOYANNIS Mayor of Athens, Greece ELISABETH BARTOVICS Project Manager and Covid-19 Event Lead, The Innovation in Politics Institute “Democracy, with its clear reference to its origin in ancient Greece and particularly in Athens, is very often an ideal that requires effort from everyone in “If we want to change the world for the better, we order to become reality and to thrive. Because the need active participation and commitment. Because fruit of democracy only blossoms when measure and democracy depends on our personal decisions and moderation appear, when there is respect not only for mindsets, gathered into collective interests and turned our own freedom but also for the freedom of others. into a common vision of society. In these challenging Therefore, what we are seeking is not only that good times in particular, we have to foster a paradigm shift people are in the majority. But that we demonstrate, all from mere co-existence to collaboration, altruism and of us, our best qualities.
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