This Infoclip, produced in the framework of the State of the European Union 2026 debate, showcases European democracy and values. The footage highlights key democratic pillars, opening with the legal foundations at the Court of Justice of the EU and democratic civic participation in Spain and Slovenia. It emphasizes media freedom through printing press, newsrooms, and journalists at work, while addressing minors digital safety through parental controls and online fact-checking tools against disinformation. Finally, the clip focuses on equality, fundamental human rights, and civil society advocacy. Visuals showcase Dublin’s historic LGBTQIA+ venue The George, human rights work by the Hungarian NGO Háttér Társaság, equality protests in Budapest, and the Progress Pride flag flying at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.