Democratic innovation and EU-Public relations

Interest Groups

Activism

Theoretical

Code:

P027

Chair(s)

Hans-Jörg Trenz

Scuola Normale Superiore

Panel Discussant(s)

Elena García-Guitián

Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) - The Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM)

Section Interest Groups, Social Movements, Advocacy and Elite Networks

Date, Time and Location

Building: Palazzo Pedagaggi, Floor: 2, Room: LABORATORIO LINGUISTICO

Friday 11:00 - 12:30 CEST (03/07/2026)

Abstract

This panel explores how democratic innovations—such as participatory platforms, deliberative forums, and digital engagement tools—are engaging citizens, with a special focus on EU-public relations It examines whether and how these practices enhance legitimacy, trust, and inclusiveness in the relationship between representative government, the EU and the citizens.

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Democratic innovation and EU-Public relations

Abstract