It is part of the New Democratic Pact for Europe, the Organisation's response to democratic backsliding, falling trust in institutions and growing polarisation across the continent. 

Many people feel that democracy no longer works for them. The consultation is a chance for people in all 46 member states who want democracy to work better to say what should change.   

Taking part takes a few minutes on a phone, tablet or computer. Participants can submit their own proposals on how to change and improve democracy, and they can vote on the proposals made by others. The platform allows participants to vote and propose solutions in 36 languages. 

The consultation follows a first consultation phase in the context of the Pact that listened to governments, parliamentarians, local and regional authorities, international partners, civil society, academia and the private sector. 

Together, the ideas collected through the consultation can make a change: the results will feed into the final outputs of the Pact, expected in 2027, which will serve as a basis for decision makers to renew their commitment to democracy.