Project description
Supporting a digitally enabled and integrated EU
Digital transformation is reshaping democratic governance and EU enlargement processes, creating new opportunities to explore how digitalisation can support democratisation, institutional reform and alignment with EU values in candidate countries. In this context, the EU-funded DIGI-ENLARGE project investigates how digital tools, governance frameworks and civic technologies can strengthen citizen participation and policy convergence in the EU. The project will develop and pilot innovative digital solutions on key areas such as digital democracy, civic education, media freedom, migration governance, gender equality and the digital economy. By bringing together academic institutions, NGOs, public authorities and technology developers, the project aims to support a more inclusive and values-driven future for the EU.
Objective
The DIGI-ENLARGE project investigates the dynamic interplay between digital transformation and democratization in the context of EU enlargement, with a particular focus on how digitalization can strengthen democratic resilience, policy convergence, and institutional reforms in the EU's neighborhood and candidate countries. As digital governance becomes increasingly central to the EU’s political and societal fabric, this project aims to explore how digital tools, infrastructures, regulatory frameworks, and normative standards can actively support democratization processes, especially in sectors that were previously less affected by digital advancements during past enlargement waves.
DIGI-ENLARGE draws lessons from prior accessions while introducing and piloting innovative civic digital tools designed to engage citizens in candidate countries, boost public trust in democratic institutions, and promote core EU values. The project addresses critical themes at the crossroads of digitalization and democracy, including digital democracy, civic education, migration management, media freedom, gender equality, and the digital economy, all analyzed in light of the evolving EU acquis and the European Democracy Action Plan.
The initiative brings together a diverse consortium of partners from EU Member States and candidate countries, encompassing Jean Monnet Chairs, NGOs, public authorities, academic institutions, and technology developers. DIGI-ENLARGE integrates scenario planning, participatory platforms, digital civic education modules, and comparative policy analysis to craft forward-looking strategies for future enlargements. In doing so, it supports the EU’s strategic objective of fostering a digitally enabled, inclusive, and democratic European neighborhood, laying the groundwork for more resilient and values-aligned integration processes.
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- social sciences political sciences political policies civil society civil society organisations nongovernmental organizations
- social sciences political sciences government systems democracy
- social sciences sociology gender studies gender equality
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.2.2 - Culture, creativity and inclusive society
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HORIZON.2.2.1 - Democracy and Governance
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
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HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL2-2025-01
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12616 Tallinn
Estonia
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