Polarisation
Make room for honest exchange across different experiences and positions.
About the platform
A civic space where dialogue becomes action.
Thu’Je brings citizens, institutions, youth and partners into one shared European platform for democracy, peace and public trust.
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Listen.
Exchange.
Build trust.
Act together.
Elbasan
28–30.10.2026
Democracy•Peace•Dialogue•Participation•Trust
What Thu’Je is
More than an event. A civic meeting point for people, ideas and institutions.
Thu’Je – Platform for Democracy and Peace is a European civic platform created to foster dialogue, trust-building and collaboration among citizens, institutions and communities.
It brings together local and international actors, including youth organisations, civil society, policymakers, researchers, media professionals and public institutions, in a shared space for exchange and engagement.
Participation becomes collaboration. Local experience connects with broader European values.
Why now
Democratic resilience is built in public — together.
At a time when democratic societies are challenged by polarisation, disinformation, social fragmentation and declining civic participation, Thu’Je creates an open and inclusive place to respond.
Disinformation
Strengthen information integrity, media literacy and public trust.
Fragmentation
Connect communities, institutions and civic actors around shared work.
Low participation
Turn citizens from observers into active contributors and collaborators.
Thematic focus
Seven themes shaping the platform.
Core democratic and civic priorities connecting local questions with wider European perspectives.
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Democracy, Governance & Civic Space
Democratic participation • civic space • civil society development • good governance • accountability • transparency • public trust • citizen–institution dialogue • local developments
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European Integration & Cooperation
EU integration • European values • democratic standards • regional cooperation • European partnerships • cross-border cooperation
- 03
Media Freedom, Information Integrity & Media Literacy
Media freedom • independent journalism • disinformation • information integrity • media literacy • responsible public discourse
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Youth Empowerment, Participation & Leadership
Youth voice • participation in decision-making • youth leadership • youth-led initiatives • civic engagement • empowerment • entrepreneurship • non-formal learning
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Peacebuilding, Dialogue & Social Cohesion
Peace education • dialogue • conflict transformation • reconciliation • trust-building • intercultural dialogue • social cohesion
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Volunteering & Civic Participation
Volunteering • community engagement • citizen initiatives • grassroots action • solidarity • participation in local communities
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Sustainable Communities & Cities
Sustainable cities • community development • environmental responsibility • local resilience • inclusive communities • citizen participation in sustainability
At a glance
One platform.
Many ways in.
60+Events across the programme
1,000People taking part
200Stakeholders engaged
1Shared civic platform
Organisers & partners
Built through civic, municipal and academic collaboration.
Each partner contributes to the platform’s democratic, local and European dimension.
Implementing partners
Strategic partners
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