On 13 December 2024, the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) organised the ActEU Civil Society Network Workshop. The event followed the project’s Mid-Term Conference, “Strengthening democracy: Building trust and tackling polarisation in Europe”, which took place on 12 December in Brussels.

This workshop aimed to facilitate a constructive dialogue between ActEU researchers and members of the project’s civil society network (CSN). Acting as the key advisory body to the ActEU scientific team, the CSN is a vibrant group of dedicated individuals uniquely equipped to make a significant impact in areas such as multi-level governance, climate, citizens and youth engagement, gender equality, and migration. 

The CSN Workshop began with a presentation of the project’s main findings on issues of political trust, representation, and civic engagement, as well as its key successes and challenges. Participants were subsequently divided into two small groups to explore how to use ActEU’s academic insights to develop toolboxes of remedial actions tailored to policy-makers and civil society actors as well as school teachers and university lecturers.

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