Citizens Take Over Europe calls on each of the European Institutions to reinforce inclusive and participatory democratic procedures, transparency and accountability over the coming years, and steadfastly promote and defend fundamental rights and the rule of law both inside the European Union and outside. 

From November 4th to November 12th 2024, the Commissioner-designates, selected by President-elect Ursula von der Leyen, will undergo hearings before the European Parliament. This is a critical moment in European governance, where Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) will evaluate…

In an era where democracy is under siege across the globe, the European Parliament stands as a beacon of hope and a stalwart defender of democratic values and the rule of law. Now more than ever, it is imperative that we fortify our commitment to democracy by spearheading a transformative initiative: the creation of the first Democracy Intergroup.

In April, CTOE launched its Democratic Manifesto, with 10 major democratic demands that - according to the many civil society organisations that are part of CTOE - are of essence in order to push the democracy of the European Union forward. We now – in a timely manner – compared the 2024 European Party manifestos with our 10 democratic points. 

Citizens Take Over Europe calls for a leap forward in the democratisation of the European Union. 

On 12 December, the General Affairs Council stated that the “overwhelming majority of the conference proposals and measures [of the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFE)] have been implemented or are in the process of being implemented”. The Council,…