Edition of European Capital of Democracy · 4
Brussels, European Capital of Democracy 2027 Bruxelles, Capitale européenne de la démocratie 2027 / Brussel, Europese Hoofdstad van de Democratie 2027
2027 · Only the year is known
Brussels · Brussels-Capital Region · Belgium
Democratic innovationParticipatory urbanism and placemakingOther formatEuropean
The City of Brussels was designated European Capital of Democracy 2027 on 7 April 2026 by a citizens' jury of over 5,500 people, ahead of Ankara and Denizli. The city announces a year of international mayors' conferences, arts festivals and workshops on participatory tools; the detailed calendar is not yet published.
- Organised by
- City of Brussels with ECoD NPO
- Mode
- In person
- Languages
- French, Dutch, English
- Registration
- Fee not known
- Last reviewed
- 13 September 2026
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Sources
- City of Brussels designated as European Capital of Democracy 2027 ↗ · primary source · consulted on 13 September 2026 · ECoD NPO
- City of Brussels designated as European Capital of Democracy 2027 ↗ · primary source · consulted on 13 September 2026 · City of Brussels
- City of Brussels named 'European Capital of Democracy' ↗ · secondary source · consulted on 13 September 2026 · Brussels Signal