The high-level event “Inclusive societies, stronger democracies” will bring together European, national, regional and local authorities, policymakers, experts, youth representatives, civil society and practitioners to discuss how inclusive societies can contribute to stronger and more resilient democracies.
The event, organised in cooperation with the Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia (OBERAXE), is linked to the work of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Intercultural Inclusion (ADI-INT).
A central moment will be the launch of the 10 Principles for Inclusive Societies and Stronger Democracies, jointly developed by ADI-INT and OBERAXE.
Drawing on the Council of Europe’s intercultural inclusion approach and the experience of the Intercultural Cities Programme, the Principles provide a practical framework for strengthening inclusion, participation and belonging in increasingly diverse societies.
The event will contribute to the Council of Europe’s New Democratic Pact for Europe, connecting intercultural inclusion with the wider reflection on the future of democracy in Europe.
The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be held in English and Spanish, with interpretation provided. It will also be livestreamed.
