PRISMA European Network Participates in Digital Citizenship Education Forum 2025
03-06-2025The Digital Citizenship Education Forum, held in Strasbourg on 27–28 May 2025, marked a significant milestone in the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education. Organised by the Council of Europe, the event gathered policymakers, educators, civil society organisations, youth representatives, and international institutions to address current challenges and opportunities in digital citizenship. Topics ranged from disinformation and online safety to the role of education in preparing citizens for the digital age.
PRISMA European Network was among the organisations contributing to the discussions, represented by its president, Gabriel Brezoiu. As a European platform promoting cooperation among youth NGOs in areas such as digital transformation and civic engagement, PRISMA’s involvement highlighted the importance of non-formal education and grassroots initiatives in shaping inclusive digital policies. The network’s experience in supporting digital literacy and participation among young people added practical perspectives to the broader policy dialogues.
Throughout the forum, the emphasis was placed on collaborative action and the need to move beyond theoretical frameworks to real-world implementation. The Council of Europe encouraged stakeholders to act now to ensure that digital environments are safe, inclusive, and rights-respecting. Contributions from networks like PRISMA underscored how partnerships between institutions and civil society can help build digital citizenship from the ground up.
The event concluded with a call for sustained cooperation among all sectors—public, private, and non-profit—to equip citizens of all ages with the skills and values needed to navigate digital spaces responsibly. The participation of actors such as PRISMA European Network reflects the growing recognition of youth organisations as essential partners in this effort.
Our commitment
As part of the event as well as the European Year of Digital Citizenship Education, PRISMA European Network alongside GEYC committed to launch a pilot initiative of the European Digital Citizenship Education Week - #EDCEWeek25 between 15 and 21 September 2025 in 10 countries.