Open topic on reinvigorating and shielding European democracy
- Terminas
- 2027-05-04
- Atidaryta
- 2027-03-02
- Biudžetas
- 58 000 000 €
- Tipas
- grant
Aprašymas
Expected Outcome:Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:EU institutions and national decision-makers, civil society organisations and other societal actors and citizens at large are better equipped, with new data, knowledge and methods, to confront threats and challenges of democracies as well as to enhance their inclusiveness and participatory elan.Strengthened citizens’ long-lasting engagement in the democratic life, including but going beyond electoral processes, and increased trust in democratic institutions.Scope:The Political Guidelines for 2024-2029 of the European Commission[1] announced a new European Democracy Shield, and the communication[2] was adopted in November 2025. Building on the European Democracy Action Plan[3] and the Defence of Democracy Package[4], this initiative aims to safeguard, strengthen and promote democracy in the EU and to reinforce public trust. The Democracy Shield will aim to reinforce citizens’ participation and engagement in the democratic life, promote free and fair elections and support free and independent media. It will also address the increasing threats to democratic systems, institutions and processes within the EU, often driven by various hostile actors aiming to undermine citizens’ trust in democracy and its institutions. In addition, the Commission has also adopted a Civil Society Strategy[5], the LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026-2030[6], the Anti-Racism Strategy 2026-2030[7], the Gender Equality Strat
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General conditions1. Admissibility Conditions: Proposal page limit and layoutApplicants submitting a proposal for a blind evaluation (see General Annex F) must not disclose their organisation names, acronyms, logos nor names of personnel in the proposal abstract and Part B of their first-stage application (see General Annex E).As described in Annex A and Annex E of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes.Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.2. Eligible CountriesAs described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.A number of non-EU/non-Associated Countries that are not automatically eligible for funding have made specific provisions for making funding available for their participants in Horizon Europe projects. See the information in the Horizon Europe Programme Guide.3. Other Eligible ConditionsThe Joint Research Centre (JRC) may participate as member of the consortium selected for funding as a beneficiary with zero funding, or as an associated partner. The JRC will not participate in the preparation and submission of the proposal - see General Annex B.In order to achieve the expected outcomes, consortia must include, as beneficiaries or affiliated entities, (i) at least one relevant public body with a policy-making role; and (ii) at least one relevant civil society organisation.In addition, as described in Annex B of the Work Programme General Annexes.4. Financial and operational capacity and exclusionAs described in Annex C of the Work Programme General Annexes.5a. Evaluation and award: Award criteria, scoring and thresholdsThe first-stage proposals of this topic will be evaluated blindly.In addition, as described in Annex D of the Work Programme General Annexes.5b. Evaluation and award: Submission and evaluation processesAs described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes and the Online Manual.5c. Evaluation and award: Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant agreementAs described in Annex F of the Work Programme General Annexes.6. Legal and financial set-up of the grantsEligible costs will take the form of a lump sum as defined in the Decision of 7 July 2021 authorising the use of lump sum contributions under the Horizon Europe Programme – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2021-2027) – and in actions under the Research and Training Programme of the European Atomic Energy Community (2021-2025) [[This decision is available on the Funding and Tenders Portal, in the reference documents section for Horizon Europe, under ‘Simplified costs decisions’ or through this link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/ls-decision_he_en.pdf]].The granting authority may, up to 4 years after the end of the action, object to a transfer of ownership or to the exclusive licensing of results, as set out in the specific provision of Annex 5.In addition, as described in Annex G of the Work Pr
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