What Makes Us Feel Safe Today? A Collective Dialogue on Security in Changing Times
In a world shaped by war, climate change, rising prices and growing social divides, people are rethinking what it means to feel secure. Yet, too often, policies are made without a clear sense of what truly matters to citizens in their everyday life.
All pilots of the EU research project ORBIS are joining forces and are running a European digital dialogue on security: what makes you feel safe, what concerns you, and what needs to change.
This dialogue is open to citizens of all ages and backgrounds. Your perspective is essential to help shape a shared vision of security in Europe. Join now to share your views and help define what safety and security mean today.
THE PROCESS
STEP 1
Quick Survey on Polis Orbis (closed)
We asked citizens across Europe: What does it mean to feel safe — today and tomorrow? From their responses, three key challenges emerged. These will be explored in Step 2 of our online deliberation.
You can view the results here.
STEP 2
Digital Dialogue on BCause
Help shape solutions that reflect the real needs and voices of citizens across Europe:
- Bridging the Gap with Politicians – What would you ask policymakers to focus on that is more relevant to you?
- Life in Uncertainty – If you could change one thing in your daily life to feel safer and more secure, what would it be?
- Free Speech and Social Division – What can help restore respectful and inclusive public dialogue both online and offline?
The time frame for collecting data has closed, but you can still share your views here. Results will be available soon.
Please access the platform from a laptop or desktop computer. Mobile devices are not yet supported.
STEP 3
Final Online Event & Live Feedback
From 25/12/2025 until 25/01/2026
Watch a short video about what makes us feel safe and provide your feedback in real time. This video is based on what people feel is more important.
Results will be presented and discussed in a public, online event. Citizens will see how their contributions have shaped the outcomes and will have a last opportunity to provide feedback.
