29/01/2026
📣 Watch live: Shaping democratic renewal — civic space and the path to a New Democratic Pact for Europe
How can we protect and expand civic space as a cornerstone of democratic resilience in Europe? Tune in to the Council of Europe’s high-level conference and hear leading voices from across Europe debate bold ideas for innovation, institutional renewal, and civic empowerment as part of the path towards a New Democratic Pact for Europe.
➡️ Follow the discussions, hear from speakers from civil society, member states, and international organisations, and stay informed of a broader reflection on civic space, democratic participation, and renewal across Europe.
🗓️ 2–3 February 2026 | 🕑 Programme starts Monday 2 February at 14:00 CET
🗣️ In English and French, with interpretation provided.
🎥 Watch the livestream https://go.coe.int/54XGy !
Please share with colleagues, networks, and anyone engaged in civic space and democracy.
More information about the event: https://www.coe.int/en/web/civil-society/conference-on-shaping-democratic-renewal
Alain Berset Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
International IDEA Greenpeace International European Youth Forum Club de Madrid