On 15–16 October 2026, the Municipality of Tirana organised a Citizens’ Lab as part of the CIVICAct – Civic Activism for Resilient Democracy project, funded by the European Union under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme.

The event brought together institutional representatives, international partners and citizens to exchange experiences and discuss ways to strengthen citizen participation in local decision-making.

Through presentations and group discussions, participants explored the challenges facing civic engagement and shared ideas for more active, inclusive and sustainable participation in public life. The meeting provided a space for dialogue and joint exploration of solutions to strengthen the relationship between citizens and local institutions.

The CIVICAct project brings together partners from Albania, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Serbia. It aims to promote democratic practices and strengthen cooperation between citizens and institutions, guided by the belief that a strong democracy is built on active citizens whose voices are heard.

The project is funded by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), CERV Programme.