The British NGO mySociety has published a report proposing the creation of a European civic tech hub to strengthen digital participation infrastructure. The recommendation comes as European citizens increasingly lose confidence in democratic institutions and as civic technology initiatives remain fragmented across member states.
mySociety argues that a coordinated platform would enable knowledge-sharing, reduce duplication of effort, and provide smaller municipalities and regions with access to proven digital engagement tools. Without such coordination, the civic tech landscape remains dominated by isolated national and local projects with limited interoperability.
For government digital officers and public administration decision-makers, the proposal directly affects EU funding priorities and national digital strategies. The hub could become a key reference point for procurement of citizen consultation platforms. Member states currently pursuing eParticipation initiatives may need to align roadmaps with EU-level governance standards if this infrastructure materialises.
The report positions itself as input for EU policy discussions on strengthening democratic resilience through technology.
