Vienna, Capital of Democracy

Vienna is building on its title as 'most liveable city in the world' to also become the most democratic! 

In 2023, more than 4,000 European citizen jurors from 46 Council of Europe member states assessed a range of projects by the shortlisted cities to become European City of Democracy 2024/25. Vienna’s application convinced the jury with its comprehensive democratization strategy, to be achieved through the opening of administrative processes and their enrichment with democratic innovations based on the needs and ideas of citizens. Discover Vienna’s application and learn more about its democratic ambitions.

As the European Capital of Democracy, Vienna will host a diverse programme of events, projects and initiatives over this year to make democracy tangible and to bring together people who share an interest in dialogue about the democratic future of Europe.

Read more about this exciting chance for Vienna and find the programme of events here.