Futures of EU democracy: a foresight exploration of challenges, opportunities and tensions

2026

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1) This report explores the future of EU democracy by examining challenges, opportunities, and tensions arising from emerging issues, particularly concerning AI, citizen engagement, and institutional quality.
2) * Explores four distinct future scenarios for EU democracy: AI-Facilitated Direct Democracy, Citizen Pushback, Technocratic Government Overreach, and Big Tech Power Grab.
* Analyzes key emerging issues such as shifting youth values, diversification of social groups, AI's role in political discourse, and the changing politician-citizen interface.
* Provides insights and key questions for policymakers to navigate the evolving democratic landscape and foster a resilient and inclusive democracy.
3) EU democracy, foresight, artificial intelligence, citizen engagement, democratic challenges

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