The Conference on the Future of Europe has brought citizens from across the EU together with one goal: coming up with ideas for the EU of tomorrow. Meet Chiara, Daniel and Michalakis who are on the Citizens' Panel on democracy, EU values, rule of law and security.

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Chiara, Daniel and Michalakis: discussing democracy, security and EU values

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the nations of the European Union are protected.

I think European democracy is a beautiful thing,

but I think it could involve citizens more directly.

because for a citizen to live comfortably,

to give Europe more tools to make it safer.

my concrete proposal was a European news channel.

Each member state has its own news channels,

about what really happens in the European Union.

There is no better tool than the mass media

between what they're saying or voting for

and what is happening in the European Union.

I believe that in order to have perfect democracy,

all forms of discrimination must be stopped.

For me, the important thing is that my voice is heard

is concrete advice to the European Parliament.

And then I really hope that people listen to it seriously.

As a grandfather from the eastern part of the EU

I want my voice to be heard in the centre of the EU