ACT4RULE

Together for active citizenship and a resilient democracy

Active Citizens Together for the Rule of Law and a Union of Freedoms in Europe
Project number: 101253084
Programme: CERV-2025-CITIZENS-CIV
Type of action: CERV Lump Sum Grant

Project Summary
The project Active Citizens Together for the Rule of Law and a Union of Freedoms in Europe (ACT4RULE) addresses serious democratic challenges in Slovakia, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, where corruption, disinformation, and civic apathy are increasingly undermining democratic participation.

In response, ACT4RULE mobilises civil society actors – the Zastavme korupciu Foundation, Oživení, Transparency International Hungary, and the Whistleblower Protection Office.

The project promotes democratic literacy among citizens, particularly youth, first-time voters, and marginalised groups, through targeted communication campaigns, public debates, civic festivals, storytelling initiatives, and digital engagement tools.

The aim of ACT4RULE is to counter democratic decline by raising awareness of the harmful effects of corruption, empowering whistleblowers, and strengthening public trust in democratic institutions. Planned activities include international conferences, community discussions, election monitoring initiatives, educational workshops, and cross-border networking.

The project aligns with Priority 3 of the CIV25 call – Promoting Active Citizen Engagement and Democratic Participation – by strengthening participatory democracy, increasing voter turnout, supporting civic initiatives, and building resilience against disinformation and populist narratives.

Through innovative methods and strong cross-sector partnerships, ACT4RULE will directly engage thousands of citizens across the three countries and contribute to a broader, lasting movement for democratic renewal and the rule of law in Central Europe.

Project Duration
Duration: 24 months
Start date: January 2026
End date: December 2027

Funding
Maximum EU grant: EUR 380,435.00
Form of grant: Lump sum
Granting authority: European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA)

Project Coordinator
Zastavme korupciu Foundation (NZK)
Staré Grunty 18
841 04 Bratislava
Slovakia

Contact person
E-mail: farkasova@zastavmekorupciu.sk
Website: https://zastavmekorupciu.sk/

Project Partners (beneficiaries)

  • Whistleblower Protection Office (WPO), Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Transparency International Hungary Foundation, Budapest, Hungary
  • Oživení, z. s., Prague, Czech Republic
  • Pražská kavárna, z. s., Prague, Czech Republic

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