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This funding call under the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025 aims to enhance and strengthen a network of democracy researchers and practitioners, building upon previous initiatives such as Nets4Dem. The selected project will create an innovative successor network to support democratic innovation, civic participation, and education across Europe. Key deliverables include policy recommendations, capacity-building activities, retreats for policymakers, and a conference on democratic innovations. Emphasis is placed on networking, sharing knowledge, and supporting EU and national policymakers in designing inclusive democratic strategies.
Opening: 15 May 2025
Deadline(s): 16 Sep 2025
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This funding opportunity represents a pre-agreed draft that has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission. The final, approved version is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. This draft is provided for informational purposes and may be used to preliminarily form consortia and develop project ideas, but it is offered without any guarantees or warranties.
Expected Outcome
• Strengthened European democracy network and reduced fragmentation
• Access to tools and methodologies for democratic innovation
• Practical training and knowledge sharing for policymakers
• Enhanced democratic practices at national and EU levels
• Proposals for future democracy research agendas
Scope
• Establish a successor network for democracy researchers and practitioners
• Produce accessible and well-disseminated policy recommendations
• Design strategies for civic participation and democratic innovation
• Organize retreats and conferences for policymakers
• Collaborate with ongoing EU initiatives and global communities