Past Events

15 October 2025

Fifth Annual Elijah E. Cummings Democracy and Freedom Festival

The Fifth Annual Elijah E. Cummings Democracy and Freedom Festival will bring together civic leaders, students, scholars, and local Baltimore…

8 October 2025

Democracy Drinks & Pintxos

The Global Democracy Coalition and Political Watch are hosting a night of Democracy Drinks & Pintxos. An exclusive side event…

8 October 2025

Building a Culture of Participation for Youth

Wednesday October 8, 3:30 – 5:00 PM, Palacio Europa – 8 – Gasteiz Youth participation in governance remains limited because…

8 October 2025

Open Justice to Foster the Rule of Law

Wednesday, 8 October, 3:30-4:45 PM Palacio Europa – 4 – Zabalgana We aim to show how open justice strengthens the…

8 October 2025

KAS Day 2025 – World in Disarray?!

Democracy doesn’t run automatically. Democracy thrives on participation and also on the debate about political solutions. In an age of…

8 October 2025

Right Problem, Right Tool: Navigating Tech’s Role in Open Government (Accountability Lab & Development Gateway: An IREX Venture)

Date: 8 October 2025, 17:00–19:00 Venue: Hotel NH Canciller Ayala Vitoria This interactive dialogue brings together civil society, civil servants, technologists,…

8 October 2025

Youth Out Loud!: Restoring Government and Next Gen Dialogue

Wednesday, October 8 | 5.30pm – 7.30pm | Hotel Silken – Salon Prado Young people remain largely marginalised from decision-making and…

7 October 2025

Powering Climate Action Through Democracy

Tuesday 7 October, from 8:30 to 10:30 Am. At Hibridalab (Avenida Miguel de Unamuno, 1, Vitoria-Gasteiz). Organised by: Political Watch, European…

7 October 2025

Mainstreaming Participation: Lessons Learned and the Path Forward

Date and Time: 7 October 2025, 15:30–16:45 An interactive session with practitioners and experts on how to ensure innovative democracy…