EU Day at Södertörn University: Perspectives on democracy – from Sweden to Brussels
April 14, 2026
In collaboration with Upplev Europa, Europa Direkt Stockholm and Intercult present a series of open lectures on the theme of democracy in spring 2026. It is now time to present the third part of the series.
Democracy for all – how to increase political participation and build trust
Sweden has historically had a high voter turnout, but behind the numbers lies a growing divide. In some neighborhoods, participation in democratic processes is critically low, creating a democratic deficit where large parts of the population feel neither represented nor heard. How does this affect community cohesion, and what is needed to rebuild trust in our shared institutions?
In this lecture, Ahmed Abdirahman reflects on how we can break the negative trend where socio-economic background and place of residence determine the degree of political influence. Based on the work with Järvaveckan and recent reports on cultural participation, he discusses the importance of creating physical meeting places for dialog.
Welcome to an open lecture on Demkorati for all with Ahmed Abdirahman, founder and CEO of the Järvaveckan Foundation.
Where: Experience Europe, Kulturhuset – Sergels torg 7, Stockholm
When: May 5, 12.00 – 12.45 (admission from 11.45)
How: Limited number of places and mandatory pre-registration. Sign up here.
A light lunch is available from 10 am. 11.45.
The event has a maximum number of 60 people. After this, we will unfortunately not be able to accept any more registrations.
We will publish photos and videos of the event on the European Parliament website and social media platforms. If you do not wish to be photographed, please contact the staff on site.
A warm welcome to you!
