Citizens Integration into European Union Democracy

2026-07-22

The CitEUdem module aims to: Increase teaching activities concerning representative and participatory democracy in the EU at the Univ of Valencia and foreign universities involved in FORTHEM project. Spread knowledge on the European Union, specially in disciplines where subjects on the European Union are not included in their study programs. Train non-university teachers. Foster young researchers to conduct research on European Union democratic values and democratic rights. Conduct research and spread the output of the aformentioned research at an international level Teach citizens how to exercise their democratic rights in the scope of the European Union. Show citizens the mechanisms of representative and participatory democracy that allow them to take part in the EU lawmaking and decision-making processes. Produce smarter legislation. Create synergies among academia, citizens, public authorities and general public in order to maximize the effectiveness of this action. The objectives of the CitEUdem module will be achieved through teaching activities, research, and information and public debate events. Target groups of this project are students, citizens, researchers, scholars and policymakers. Over 3000 persons will benefit directly or indirectly from the project (see chart). These actions are expected to generate a long-life lasting interest in European issues, by showing students and general public how to exercise their democratic rights as European Union citizens. Type and number of outputs: - An annual intensive 40-hour course. - Two international workshops to be held at the University of Valencia. Two informative and public debate events intended for the general public and policy makers, with the purpose of fostering dialogue between civil society and politicians - A 1.000-euro annual award intended for students to conduct research on the European Union. - The publication of two papers in peer-review journals - Supervision of two research students.

Spain

2025-12-15