The World Forum for Democracy 2026 will mark the culmination of the Pact’s consultation phase, placing emphasis on “democratic foresight”, that is, the ability of our democracies to anticipate the future in order to strengthen democratic security in Europe. The World Forum for Democracy 2026 will bring together political leaders, representatives of civil society and academia, youth voices, the general public, and experts from all backgrounds. Over three days, participants will take stock of European democracies, project themselves into possible futures based on forward-looking scenarios, and commit to implementing concrete actions at all levels of governance. Discussions will draw on work carried out by specialists in policy planning and strategic analysis, exploring not only future threats but also the choices still available to democracies to strengthen themselves.

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