FRA-CIVEX to hold Annual Dialogue

When
Where
Brussels
Belgium
Organised By
EESC
External event
FRA and the European Committee of the Regions’ Commission for Citizenship, Governance, Institutional and External Affairs (CIVEX) will hold its Annual Dialogue. The meeting will be dedicated to the role of local and regional authorities in democracy and fundamental rights in the EU, in light of the European Democracy Shield.

Local and regional authorities have a key role to play on countering threats to democracy, empowering citizens to claim their rights, ensure accountability and transparency, or encourage civic education. 

Drawing on FRA's expertise and the example of Vienna, the 2025-2026 European Capital for democracy, the meeting will discuss and share promising practices on how local authorities can help strengthen democracy through fundamental rights. 

The event is in Brussels on 20 November.