The Bertelsmann Stiftung, the King Baudouin Foundation, the Open Society Foundation and the European Movement International are holding a live online discussion with Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s renowned Digital Minister.



The discussion, focusing on digital democracy and on what lessons Europe can learn from Taiwan, will take place onMonday, 7 September at 09.00 am CET.



The current pandemic has confronted Europe and the world with unprecedented challenges, not only as a health crisis but also as a challenge to the core structures of our democracies. How can we ensure that citizens remain active in European democracy, in a time of social distancing?



Over recent months, Taiwan has emerged as a model case for containing COVID-19, in part due to the participation of citizens and the civic tech community in the development of containment strategies. In fact, digital tools have become a fundamental part of Taiwan’s democracy, continuously strengthening the voice of citizens.



In this light, what lessons can Europe learn from Taiwan when it comes to Digital Democracy, in the context of COVID-19 and beyond? How can new digital tools help foster more citizen participation and enhance our democracies?  



This discussion is particularly relevant now as the European Union itself is looking to engage with its citizens more directly to address and discuss Europe’s key challenges and the upcoming “Conference on the Future of Europe.”



Tune in to what will be a fascinating and important discussion!



The digital event is free to attend, but advanced registration via the link below is required. After registering, you will receive shortly before the event a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.



Click here to register <[link removed]>*Audrey Tang is a tech guru, hacking prodigy and fervent believer in the contribution of citizens and civil society in tackling political challenges.



Together with the tech community and civil society, she has made Taiwan a world leader in innovative citizen participation and she has become Taiwan’s public face for a modern and digital democracy.



*The discussion will be followed by brief questions by Eva Maydell MEP (President, European Movement International, Bulgaria), Yves Mathieu (Missions Publiques, Paris), Anna Piperal (e-Estonia, Tallinn), and Prof. Graham Smith (University of Westminster, London).







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