European Democracy
Empowering civil society as a means of shaping dynamic and open democracies in Europe.
In recent years, European democracies have been sorely tested by, among other things, the euro crisis, the refugee crisis and the covid-19 pandemic. Certain countries are facing the rise to power of authoritarian governments that aim to reduce liberty of expression and a free press, the independence of the judiciary and the rightful place of civil society, elements that form the very basis of democratic societies.
Together with numerous other European foundations, the King Baudouin Foundation works to strengthen democracy in Europe, to build citizen participation – especially among those who are difficult to mobilise – and to strengthen the transparency of institutions.
Our activities
- as a member of Civitates, a philanthropic initiative committed to democracy and solidarity in Europe and created by 16 philanthropic foundations including the King Baudouin Foundation, we support projects that empower civil society and combat digital disinformation
- we conduct advocacy, together with other civil society actors, to improve citizen participation within the EU
- and we support organisations dedicated to improving the transparency of the European institutions.
European Democracy is part of the programme Europe
Grantees
Network of European Foundations for Innovative Cooperation (NEF)
Support for civil society initiatives promoting open democracy for all European citizens and devoting this year to Ukraine-related initiatives.
Publications & data
Partnerships, missions, specific initiatives
Funds and philanthropic tools
Libertas-EU (Fund Friends of)
Philanthropists support Libertas.EU asbl projects that promote the European values of democracy, freedom and solidarity.
