On 15 September, International Day of Democracy, What about Dem was participating at the Democracy Forward - Inspiration Festival, organised by the National Lottery Fund for Democracy, and managed by the King Baudouin Foundation and in partnership with BOZAR, BELvue and the City of Brussels. The day was dedicated to answer one of the most important questions of our time: how do we keep our democracy strong, resilient and relevant in a rapidly changing society?

The "Altitude 100" roundabout in Forest/Vorst has long been a flashpoint for the tensions that come with shared public space. Pedestrians, cyclists, families, shopkeepers, drivers, schools: everyone uses it, and not always in compatible ways. Elsewhere in the Brussels region, similar projects have too often run into opposition rather than agreement; several municipalities have had to backtrack in recent years on mobility plans that were designed with the best of intentions.

You have heard the term before. Maybe in the news, maybe in a report, maybe from a colleague. “Citizens’ assembly”. It sounds serious. Perhaps a little abstract. But what actually happens inside one? Who takes part? And why does it matter? This article breaks it down, no jargon, no prior knowledge required.

Design - Strategy - Training What kind of Europe do young people want to live in by 2040? This question lies at the heart of YouthDecide 2040 , a large-scale European project that places young citizens at the centre of democratic reflection. At a time when trust in political institutions is fragile and many young people feel disconnected from decision-making, the project proposes a different approach: listening seriously to youth voices and giving them the space, tools and le