The Council of Europe has initiated a political and strategic consultation for a New Democratic Pact for Europe[1] (the Pact) aiming at addressing the current democratic backsliding. The consultation towards the Pact aim…
s to strengthen the foundations of democracy, amplify its benefits, restore trust, and innovate its forms to make it tangible and meaningful for all. Building on the 2025 edition, the 17-19 June 2026 Democracy Hackathon in the Palais de l’Europe, Strasbourg (France), should take a next step to gener
ate actionable insights and technology-driven approaches that will feed directly into the Pact’s consultation and thematic workstreams, supporting its ambition to deliver by the end of 2026 integrated and innovative solutions to address the