Our mission
FIDE – Europe is dedicated to a democracy where people’s informed voices guide public decisions.
As an independent, non-partisan organisation, we steward a growing network of democratic innovators driving deliberation and democratic renewal.
Our Values
Why trust matters
FIDE: from the Latin fides — trust, faith, fidelity.
Trust is not given, it is built. It thrives when institutions open their doors, when citizens are given real responsibility, and when a fair process makes every voice count.
The democratic crisis is often framed as a loss of citizens’ trust in institutions. But a deeper challenge lies in citizens’ trust in themselves — and in one another.
We work to foster people's confidence in their own capacity to engage with public choices, and we support politicians that demonstrate their commitment by handing the mandate to citizens on issues that matter. Time and time again, they return that trust by proving what collective intelligence can achieve.
Our work has been made possible through the contributions of foundations and partners
Our financial accounts are publicly available at this link.