A collage showing diverse groups of people embracing, holding DEMOCRAT signs, hands in a circle, and engaged in conversation—symbolizing the unity, collaboration, and engagement promoted by the DEMOCRAT Project’s Local Pilot Projects for education for democracy.

Design of Local Pilot Projects: a cornerstone in the DEMOCRAT Project

Introduction The Design of Local Pilot Projects (LPPs), a core deliverable of the DEMOCRAT project, focuses on creating educational interventions that strengthen democratic civic competencies. These pilots are crucial as they aim to empower students and educators across six EU countries—Estonia, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Poland, and Spain—to actively participate in democratic processes. Within the broader…