Brussels, 12/03/2026 (Agence Europe) – On Thursday 12 March, the European Commission launched a new generation of ‘Europe Direct’ centres to strengthen local engagement and democratic resilience, according to a press release. For the period 2026-2030, 315 centres have been renewed and 85 new centres have joined the network. “The network will focus strongly on democracy. Europe Direct centres will increasingly serve as local hosts for conversations about Europe, creating spaces for people to meet, debate and talk about European matters.” Many centres are hosted by public authorities, universities and civil society organisations. “Europe Direct centres across the EU provide guidance and organise thousands of activities, such as information sessions and debates, to help citizens engage with the EU.” Link to centres: https://aeur.eu/f/l4y (SP)