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Expanded Submission until 28.04.26: DEMOCRACY2LIVE – Turn your Idea into Democratic Action & Win 400€ to Make It Happen
From reception to creation – putting participation into practice How can we actively shape our society? How can ideas become real projects that make democratic participation visible and accessible? We invite individuals and groups to submit creative project ideas that strengthen democracy through social participation. We are looking for activities that show that democratic engagement is not limited to elections or party politics, but can also be experienced in everyday life. Projects should encourage people to take action, implement an idea, and document it so that others can be inspired to adapt similar approaches in their own context. Projects may focus on local issues or include international perspectives. There are no limits to creativity. Funding The four most convincing project concepts will be selected by an internal jury and will each receive €400 in financial support for implementation. The funding is provided within the framework of the Fit4Democracy programme. In addition to the grand prizes, there are also smaller special prizes. Who can participate? Individuals or groups of all ages from the Danube region and other European countries are welcome to apply. Content focus Project ideas should show how democracy can be practised in everyday life. Relevant are projects that address at least one of the following aspects: Communication and co-determination Dialogue, debate culture, and perspective-taking Anti-discrimination, diversity, and tolerance Community spirit, solidarity, and cohesion Possible formats include discussion rounds, workshops, storytelling cafés, participatory activities, games, videos, improvisational theatre, or actions in public space. Looking for inspiration? Explore the Fit4Democracy Toolbox:https://fit4democracy.eu/toolbox/ How to apply Please submit your project idea and a short implementation plan in English as a presentation by 28 April 2026. Email: democracy@ileu.netSubject: DEMOCRACY2LIVE – Submission – [Project Name] What should the presentation include? Please include the following: Title and team (name/group, location/region, contact details) Initial situation / problem Objectives Target group(s) Process and activities Relevance to democracy Timeline Budget plan for the €400 Expected impact Documentation plan Timeline Submission deadline: 28 April 2026 Jury selection and feedback: 30 April 2026 Project implementation: until 20 June 2026 Presentation of results: 10 July 2026 at the Danube Festival and on the Fit4Democracy / ILEU websites Selection criteria The jury will assess the proposals based on: Feasibility within the given timeframe and budget Relevance to democracy Impact on community and cohesion Creativity and participant engagement Inclusion and accessibility Sustainability and transferability Documentation requirement Selected project teams are expected to document their project implementation. Please provide: a short video (1–3 minutes) a short written summary (5–10 lines) answering: What went well? What did you learn? The video should show that the project took place and reflect impressions and feedback from participants. Data protection Please make sure that all people appearing in the video have given their consent. For minors, parental or legal guardian consent is required. Contact ILEU e. V. – DEMOCRACY2LIVE / Fit4DemocracyEmail: democracy@ileu.netPhone: +49 (0) 731 379 951 66 Download Flyer English Download Flyer German
Call for Abstracts and Safe the date: 10th Partnership meeting of the Danube-Networkers Education Network, July 9-11, 2026
Dear Danube-Networkers,Dear friends of the Danube, From July 9-11, 2026, the 10th partnership meeting of the Danube-Networkers education network will take place in Ulm as part of the International Danube Festival Ulm/Neu-Ulm, with representatives from various areas of civil society (education, culture, social affairs, environment, and others) from all countries in the Danube region participating. The topic of our meeting this time is “Democracy needs everyone.” The focus will be on exchanging examples of good practice – how can we strengthen participation, cooperation, and networking across borders and age groups in civil society and work together for a peaceful and united Europe? We cordially invite you to participate Call for AbstractsAs always, we would like to offer colleagues the opportunity to present topic-relevant projects and methods that may be inspiring to others and serve to exchange knowledge and experience.The ILEU team reserves the right to select incoming contributions. All poster contributions will be considered. To ensure everything is prepared well, we need you to register by 15 May at the latest. Please use the online link for registration: https://www.umfrageonline.com/c/navphpec If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@ileu.net.To this day, nine Danube Networker meetings have been held as part of the Danube Festival in Ulm/Neu-Ulm, with the 10th meeting taking place digitally due to the pandemic 2020. About the meeting 09.07. – 11.07.26The main events will be held in German and English, with translation assistance into other languages.Program (detailed program to follow in early March)– on the evening of July 8 – welcome drink at the Danube Festival– on July 9 – Working meeting and visits to institutions in Ulm that are relevant to the topic. In the evening, there will be a Come Together for everyone at the Family Education Center in Ulm.– on July 10 – Symposium “Democracy needs everyone” at the Edwin Schaff House in Neu-Ulm: keynote speeches, workshops, and a poster exhibition. In the evening, get-together in the parish hall of the Petruskirche in Neu-Ulm.– on July 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: “Sing and Swing along the Danube” on the Neu-Ulm stage, with musical contributions from various groups and at the end, dancing together with the Saitenspringer. Further information and Registration documents will be available at the beginning of March 2026.Invitations with expenses covered will be issued to those actively involved in the preparation and implementation (limited number). See Call for Abstracts.If you would like to travel with a group or hold a working meeting during the conference on Thursday, please contact us now so that we can organize the rooms. Further information:About Ulm: https://www.ulm.de/ ; https://www.ulm.de/tourismusAbout the Danube Festival: https://donaufest.de/About the Danube Networkers meeting 2024: https://donaufest.tastes-of-danube.eu/ArrivalUlm is easily accessible by train or via the airports in Memmingen/Munich (with Wizzair/Ryanair from many cities in Southeast Europe), Munich, and Stuttgart. Kind regardsCarmen Stadelhofer and ILEU Team
Online lecture with Marten Risius: Fake News
is Professor for Digital Society and Online Engagement at the University of Applied Sciences Neu-Ulm, Germany. His work focuses on online Trust & Safety issues such as online extremism, disinformation and hate speech. His position receives generous funding support from the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts through the Distinguished Professorship Program as part of the Bavarian High-Tech Agenda. Photo: LinkedIn Program points: The lecture will be in English, with translations into Romanian, Bulgarian, and German. Access via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88591526817?pwd=USDPgvYSjeeszKYqMCIFf3XoaHU4Zh.1