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Fit 4 Democracy

Democracy Competition

Democracy2Live

As part of the Fit for Democracy project, we organized the idea competition “DEMOCRACY2LIVE”.

We were looking for simple, realistic and creative project ideas that make democracy visible in everyday life. The aim was to encourage people to participate, start conversations and show how democratic values can be put into practice in schools, communities, associations or public spaces. Ideas could include discussion rounds, storytelling cafés, participatory activities, games, videos, improvisational theatre or actions in public spaces.

The best ideas received funding of €400 each for their implementation. The projects were documented and will be publicly presented during the international Danube-Networkers Partner Meeting at the International Danube Festival Ulm/Neu-Ulm in July 2026 and published on the Fit4Democracy website.

They will also be presented at the international Danube-Networkers Partnermeeting at the Danube Festival in July 2026.

 
Here you can see the selected projects:
 

Coexistence through Disagreement

Created by Svitlana and Mariia

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Theater of Democratic Choice

created by Heorhii and Valeriia

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Escape Game

created by Martina Spodareva with vocational school

Escape game

Fake News

“All thoughts fly high!? Or: Who does freedom actually belong to?”

created by Mirtan Teichmüller and kids from kindergarten

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Democracy2Go

As part of the Fit for Democracy Project, we organized the video competition „Democracy2Go“.

We were looking for creative short videos (max. 3 minutes) showing how people put democratic values into practice in schools, communities, workplaces, or everyday life. The contributions could tell personal stories or share inspiring experiences.

They will also be presented at the international Danube-Networkers Partnermeeting at the Danube Festival in July 2026.

 
Here you can see the best videos:

The Power of Democracy – 1st Prize


created by Tomislav Milunov and his pupils from Gudurica, Serbia.

Recipe for Creating a Critical Thinking Club – 2nd Prize

created by Guillermo Blanco from Spain.

Public Voices on Mandatory Military Service – Jury Prize for Public Dialogue

created by Thore Abt from Ulm, Germany.