Citizen’s perspectives (2 November 2026 -14.30-16.00)

Objective of the sessions: to explore insights from citizens and civil society around democratic foresight approaches that help democracies prepare for tomorrow, while highlighting how democratic security can be strengthened today by reinforcing the bonds between citizens and institutions.

4 parallel sessions: 3 sessions on  democratic security  and 1 session on  democratic foresight 

Interpretation FR/EN

•  Parallel session 1.  Civic Engagement and Democratic Participation
•  Parallel session 2.  Foresight Scenarios from Council of Europe's Consultations 
•  Parallel session 3.  Living together: how does intercultural inclusion strengthen our democracies? 
•  Parallel session 4.  The Role of local powers on Safeguarding Democracy 

Institutions’ perspectives (2 November 2026 -16.30-18.00)

Objective of the sessions: to explore institutional perspectives on democratic foresight approaches that support democracies prepare for future challenges, while highlighting how democratic security can be strengthened today through creativity, dialogue and foresight exercises at all territorial levels.

5 parallel sessions: 2 sessions on  democratic security  and 3 sessions on  democratic foresight 

Interpretation FR/EN

•  Parallel session 5.  Dialogue Europe – Africa for democratic security
•  Parallel session 6.  Citizens’ Perspectives on the Future of Democracy
•  Parallel session 7.  Results of national foresight exercises
•  Parallel session 8.  Strengthening Societal Resilience to Disinformation
•  Parallel session 9.  Creative political processes