Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way societies communicate, organise information and participate in public debate. At the same time, many European citizens still feel disconnected from EU decision-making, often perceiving Brussels as distant, complex and difficult to access.

Can digital technologies help close that democratic gap? And if so, under what conditions?

A STOA workshop on 9 June 2026 explored what kind of digital and AI-powered tools could help citizens better understand, influence and engage with European policymaking and the conditions for their successful deployment.

• More information and recording of the event