MEDem Conference & Workshop

Vienna, February & March 2024

Researchers and non-academic stakeholders gathered at the University of Vienna to participate in the 2nd MEDem Conference & Workshop from February 29 to March 1 2024, where the future of democracy research and the role of MEDem as a research infrastructure in shaping this future were discussed. We thank all attendees for their valuable contributions and lively discussions.

We were honored to welcome the Executive City Councillor for Climate, Environment, Democracy and Personnel Jürgen Czernohorszky, Barbara Weitgruber, Director General for Scientific Research and International Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research and Vice-Rector Manuela Baccarini of the University of Vienna to the MEDem Conference and extend our gratitude for their support and encouragement.

The Future of democracy Research

“Democracy is not a given – it requires daily dedication and effort. We recognize that true democracy thrives when all voices are heard and valued.” Executive City Councillor of the City of Vienna, Jürgen Czernohorszky, highlights democracy as a crucial pillar of society that can only function when all of its members, especially the marginalized and disenfranchised, are included in political processes.