AI and digital platforms are reshaping democracy—how we engage, debate, and participate. Against this backdrop, and under Luxembourg’s chairmanship of the Council of Europe, the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education was launched on 23–24 January 2025 in Strasbourg. Experts from across Europe came together to explore a crucial challenge: How can citizens be empowered to navigate the AI-driven digital age with confidence, responsibility, and resilience?
European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025
The European Year of Digital Citizenship Education 2025 will provide a platform for member states to set common goals, exchange sense-making practices, measure achievements and define together a road map for the future. It will concert the efforts of stakeholders to create initiatives to make learners more aware of the changes that digital technology is bringing to the world, to see more clearly the positives of the online environments they choose to move in, and improve their knowledge and skills to avoid the downsides. Moreover, it will highlight ways and advantages of participating in a culture of democracy and the importance of living peacefully together with others in culturally diverse democratic societies. Continue reading at the Council of Europe website (opens a new tab).
The University of Luxembourg Institute of Digital Ethics (ULIDE) provides policymakers with the insights needed to make informed decisions. Our work helps to create a solid foundation for ethical digital practices, informed public debate, and responsible civic engagement in the digital space.
