Report The diverse topics discussed during Civil Society Week panels and sessions that revolved

Report The diverse topics discussed during Civil Society Week panels and sessions that revolved around civil dialogue and civic space, disinformation, polarisation, social inclusion, digital transformation, civil society in candidate countries, democratising economic policy-making, the impact of participatory democracy on policy through the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI Day), as well as young. [...] Reforming EU treaties to integrate citizen participation mechanisms and granting greater political influence to initiatives like the European Citizens’ Initiative can enhance the legitimacy and ownership of European policies. [...] These initiatives aim to empower citizens, bridge the digital gap and ensure the EU’s leadership in the digital era. [...] In summary: In the closing session of Civil Society Week, which offered civil society a chance to voice their expectations from the next EU mandate and to have a debate with high-level institutional representatives about their vision of a more democratic Europe, elements like collaboration and inclusivity as well as transparent governance, trust-building and youth engagement were identified as key. [...] The key messages from Civil Society Week will feed into the EESC’s resolution for the new mandate to be adopted in July.