Seen through the people's eyes:

The Role of the EU in the world

THE ROLE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION IN THE WORLD

In a world facing global challenges, strengthening transnational democracy is crucial. The EU has pioneering experience with a unique set of participatory tools that include citizens and residents in decision-making. It is of pivotal importance to understand its responsibility in promoting citizen involvement in global decision-making.

That’s the goal of EU for Global that seeks to build trust in transnational democracy by encouraging democratic participation of traditionally underrepresented groups. We will consult people living in the EU on their views on the role of the European Union in the world to co-design recommendations on EU policies towards global issues.

PHASES OF THE PROJECT

In the Online Consultation, over 300 people living in the EU share their views on participatory mechanisms and the role of the EU in the world.

In 16 Panels, citizens and residents in eight EU member States deliberate different global challenges and formulate recommendations on how the EU should position itself in the world.

The co-designed recommendations will be presented to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and other high-level political representatives.

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The set of recommendations proposed by the participants of the EU for Local Citizens' Panels held in Cologne, Germany hosted by partner organisation Democracy International. The German Local Citizens' Panels took place in Cologne on 25 June 2025, named "Von ARTivismus...

EU for Global heading to Europe’s southern borders, Malta and Greece

EU for Global headed to Europe's southern borders, Malta and Greece, to hear directly from citizens on the frontlines of key democratic debates. From migration and human rights to democratic participation and institutional reform, participants shared bold ideas for a...

Discussing at the southern borders of Europe: Migration and the role of the EU

The set of recommendations proposed by the participants of the EU for Global Citizens' Panels held in Athens, Greece, hosted by partner organisation DWB Greece. The Greek Citizens Panels took place in Athens bewteen March and April. The Local Panel was held on 10...

EU for Global heading to Europe’s southern borders

The set of recommendations proposed by the participants of the EU for Local Citizens' Panels held in Cologne, Germany hosted by partner organisation Democracy International. The German Local Citizens' Panels took place in Cologne on 25 June 2025, named "Von ARTivismus...

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Inclusive participation in the European Union

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Online Consultation – A stronger Eu for the world

Report online consultation - A Stronger EU for the World  We are pleased to announce the draft publication of the results of the Online Consultation – A Stronger EU for the World, conducted as part of the EU for Global project. This initiative, led by a consortium of...

Together for a better European Union

The set of recommendations proposed by the participants of the EU for Global Transnational Citizens' Panel in Bucharest, Romania, hosted by partner organisation EUROPULS.   During the first Transnational Citizens’ Panel, participants coming from over eight EU...

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