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Eurosense connects people across Europe who want to understand the world through shared stories.
Join an existing group, start your own, or learn how to make sense of complex issues together.
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What is Eurosense?
A citizen network for democratic policy making
Democracy begins with listening. Eurosense makes sure every voice counts
Community led initiatives
We bring together communities and individuals across Europe to collect real-life stories about what matters most
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Sensemaker® technology
People share their stories and interpret them in their own words
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Stories that become insights
Stories are turned into insights are are used to guide policy making - making sure you are truly heard
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How it works?
Our sensemaker® makes sure your are Truly heard
Sensemaking is a simple, participatory process that helps groups transform shared experiences into deeper understanding and action.
Join or start a community
Connect with others who care about understanding real experience
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Collect stories or Share stories
Turn insights into ideas, solutions, or initiatives - and inspire other communities across Europe.
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Make sense together
Meet in workshops or online sessions to interpret the data and discover shared meaning
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Act and share what you learn
Use the SenseMaker® tool to gather lived experiences from your community or share your own experinces
Benefits of particiaption
Why your participation matters
Sensemaking communities are spaces where curiosity meets collaboration. They bring together citizens, researchers, and local leaders to explore what matters most - and to see patterns that no one could see alone.
Community Matters
Each story shared through Eurosense adds another perspective to Europe’s collective map of experiences
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Citizen Based Information
Together, these stories reveal what unites us, what challenges we face, and where action is needed
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More data - More useful policies
The more people share, the clearer the picture becomes — and the stronger our democracy grows
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Sensemaker® dashboard
Explore stories that are shaping Europe
Every story shared through Eurosense contributes to a growing, open database of human experiences. Our public dashboard visualizes these stories - showing emerging patterns, shared emotions, and real-time insights from across Europe.
Use your voice to shape Europe’s Policies
Be part of Europe’s growing network of sensemakers
Whether you join, create, or learn - your participation helps us understand and shape a more connected Europe.
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Blog
Read more about Eurosense
Dive deeper into the stories, ideas, and reflections that are shaping Europe’s democratic future.
Reimagining Democracy: EuroSense Pilot Project Results Are Here!
Make ItWe are thrilled to announce the release of the 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, a groundbreaking initiative powered by Volt Europa and driven by citizen scientists across Europe. This report represents one step forward to understanding polarization, empowering citizens, and building a more inclusive democratic society. Read more here…
Tackling Europe’s Democratic Blind Spots with Citizen-Driven Insights
Make ItEuropean democracy has many faces. Everyone talks about it, but no one can really define it. It is a concept understood and experienced so differently that there is no single, straightforward definition of it. Nor are the ways to protect and promote it.
But what exactly is democracy? Do you know?
There are so many blind spots, as this year's report from the European Democracy Hub shows. Our Sense Maker can already provide some insights into how European citizens experience and understand democracy through metaphors.How can the Sense Maker help in VUCA environments and the use of metaphors?
Make ItWe live in challenging times, characterized by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity. 😵💫
The recent election of Trump will contribute to those type of political environments all around us.
Politicians and citizens will need an innovative and powerful approach to navigate through and build on future resilience.Bridging Citizens and Policymakers: How SenseMaker Enhances Democratic Participation
Make ItIn a democracy, meaningful engagement between citizens and their representatives is crucial for effective and inclusive policymaking. In a healthy democracy, citizens need a voice in shaping policies that impact their lives. This requires tools that not only gather their opinions but also capture the complexities, emotions, and stories behind them.
While Traditional Surveys have long been used for gathering public opinion, they can fall short in capturing the full picture, particularly in complex or nuanced situations.
