The period of reflection and Plan D

In October 2005, the Commission presented a Plan D, where D stands for Democracy, Dialogue and Debate. This gave new impetus to the debate on the future of Europe by encouraging new ways to draw citizens into the debate.

This Communication provides a synthesis of the debates, with particular reference to the lessons that can be learnt from Plan D. It also includes details from a special Eurobarometer survey on the Future of Europe. These conclusions accompany A Citizens Agenda - Delivering Results for Europe as the Commissions contribution to the European Council on the future of Europe.