This report presents a comprehensive foresight study on the futures of democracy in the EU, examining the complex interplay between emerging issues concerning the impact of artificial intelligence, citizen engagement in democracy, and quality of democratic processes and institutions.

The study's methodology involved participatory workshops with experts, developing "futures wheels" to discuss possible outcomes and key drivers of change as well as four future scenarios: AIFacilitated Direct Democracy, Citizen Pushback, Technocratic Government Overreach, and Big Tech Power Grab. The scenarios are designed to stimulate critical thinking and informed decision-making, not to predict specific outcomes for democracy. They reveal key tensions that must be balanced in
order to foster a resilient and inclusive democracy in the EU. These include the pursuit of efficiency versus meaningful citizen agency, the concentration of power, use of data in governance systems and other. By exploring the implications of these tensions through scenarios, policymakers can gain insights into how to navigate the complex landscape of democratic governance and make informed decisions for a strong, vibrant democracy in the EU that is responsive to the evolving needs of
society.