The Applied Research and Communications Fund (ARC Fund) took part in the INSPIRE initiative’s annual conference in Lisbon, focused on rethinking democratic participation across Europe. The forum brought together researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners from universities and civil society organizations in Bulgaria, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Poland, Portugal, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. Participants shared insights on how diverse social contexts shape public participation and the democratic capacities of citizens. ARC Fund contributed with analytical perspectives drawn from...