What if democracy wasn’t taught… but experienced?

1,000 young people stepped inside a civic metaverse to live it.
This report captures what happened — and what it might change.

https://open.substack.com/pub/associationredefine/p/the-european-union-and-democracy?r=6l8ed8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

#DigitalDemocracy #YouthParticipation #EUDemocracy #PeaceEducation #XR #Metaverse #EUProjects #CivicEducation #InnovationInEducation

On March 17th, 2026, Matosinhos hosted an engaging environmental workshop on invasive alien species at Parque Ecológico do Monte de São Brás, hosting their public engagement activity on GoDigiBios!

The workshop highlighted the power of community involvement in protecting biodiversity and encouraged more informed, responsible relationships with nature.

Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to a meaningful afternoon in nature!

#GoDigiBios #Biodiversity #EUProjects #Matosinhos

The EU Democracy Campus brings together educators, facilitators, and young people to experiment with how democratic thinking can actually be practiced.

Not taught in theory, but shaped in real spaces.
https://open.substack.com/pub/associationredefine/p/practicing-democracy-virtual-parliament?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

#Democracy
#CivicIntelligence
#DemocracyEducation
#PublicReasoning
#CivicSpaces
#Deliberation
#SystemsThinking
#EUProjects

Today is International Women's Day! A day to celebrate all the achievements of women. It is also a day to remind us that despite these achievements, we still have not reached equality and equity.

#internationalwomensday #womenshealth #cervicalcancer #hpv #equality #euprojects #spotlight #womeninresearch

🤖 MARS at Robotomía26

On 20 Jan 2026, partner AIN hosted a one‑day showcase of robotics for SMEs (showroom + lightning talks) in Pamplona. As part of the programme, AIN presented their research, development and innovation (R&D&I) activities, incl. MARS, during “The Future of Robotics, R&D&I”.

More: https://ain.es/evento/robotomia26-jornada-sobre-robotica-aplicada-a-pymes/

#MARS #Robotics #Automation #SMEs #RDI #Industry40 #Navarra #AIN #EUProjects

PRACTICAL SECURITY GUIDANCE FOR RELIGIOUS EVENTS

The SOAR project has developed short videos with practical security tips for mosques, churches, synagogues and other places of worship, focusing on preparation and prevention for religious events.

Videos: https://soarproject.eu/resources/videos/security-tips/

More resources and project updates via PARTESS-COM: https://www.partess-com.eu

#FaithCommunities #PlacesOfWorship #CommunitySafety #Prevention #EUProjects #PARTESSCOM

Hello, Fediverse! 👋

We are Forever for Europe Association, an NGO from Craiova, RO. We focus on EU information, civic education, public health projects, training and volunteering, together with schools, universities, local authorities and communities.

We’ll share stories from our projects, cross-border cooperation and opportunities to get involved. Follow us if you’re into Europe, communities and practical civic action. 🇪🇺

#NGO #Romania #EUprojects #Education #Health #newhere #introduction

Vernetzungstreffen des Landwirtschaftsministeriums BW – Highlights von unseren EU Projekten RestPoll & Agri4Poll

Wir waren dabei! Unsere Gruppe präsentierte unsere 4 laufenden EU Projekte und zeigte erste Ergebnisse der Maßnahmenumsetzung für bestäubende Insekten auf Demonstrationsbetrieben.

Praxis Erfolg: Ein Landwirt berichtete begeistert, dass seit dem Verzicht auf Pflanzenschutzmittel immer mehr Insekten seine Getreidefelder besuchen und die Schwebfliegen summen gewaltig. Seine neue Lieblingspflanze? Das Ackerstiefmütterchen – es füttert die Raupen des Kleinen Perlmuttfalters.

Living Lab Insight: In einem unserer RestPoll Living Labs begeistert die gefährdete Flachzahn-Spiralhornbiene die Winzerfamilie, weil die Ackerwinde in den Weinbergen als Nahrungsquelle dient. Die Winzerin betont: „Die ganze Familie kennt jetzt diese Spiralhornbiene!“

Aufruf an die Zukunft: Für das Projekt Agri4Poll suchen wir weitere Betriebe in Baden Württemberg, die Raps anbauen und Biodiversitätsmaßnahmen umsetzen, um blütenbesuchende Insekten zu kartieren.
Landwirtinnen & Landwirte, die Lust haben, gemeinsam mit einer Universität an biodiversitätsfördernden Maßnahmen zu arbeiten – meldet euch gern bei uns!

#EUProjects #RestPoll #Agri4Poll #Biodiversität #Bestäuber #NachhaltigeLandwirtschaft #BadenWürttemberg #Landwirtschaft #Umwelt #LivingLab #Netzwerken

Gemeinsam für gesunde Felder und bestäubende Insekten👩‍🦰 👨‍🌾

Did you know the data from your smart devices no longer has to stay locked with the manufacturer? The EU Data Act shifts power back to users, giving you control and new ways to unlock business value.

@COP_PILOT_Horizon supports this vision with its Collaborative Open Platform (COP) for trusted, data-driven ecosystems.

Read the full analysis by ARTHUR: https://arthur.nl/news/making-sense-of-multi-sensing-taking-back-control-in-this-digital-age/

#EUDataAct #DataEconomy #DigitalTransformation #COPPILOT #EUProjects

Large policy events don’t come together by accident.

Behind every plenary room like this lies a lot of invisible, but essential work:

📌 Stakeholder mapping
📌 Strict visibility rules
📌 Technical precision
📌 Coordinated teams

We support organisations that need all of this to run flawlessly.

#EUProjects #EUEvents