Elene Panchulidze
@elenepanchulidze.bsky.social
Research Coordinator at @epd.eu & @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
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#Georgia is one of many countries where robust citizen #protests belie the global storyline of autocratization. Richard Youngs and I unpack the source of #Georgia’s democratic #resilience in our recent article for @JoDemocracy 👉 www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/the...
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🚀 The European Democracy Hub is currently at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2025.
Yesterday, we hosted a roundtable to present our recent Deep Dive on European responses to moments of democratic opportunity.
We're grateful to @aodemocracies.bsky.social for this opportunity 👏
Yesterday, we hosted a roundtable to present our recent Deep Dive on European responses to moments of democratic opportunity.
We're grateful to @aodemocracies.bsky.social for this opportunity 👏
May 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🚀 The European Democracy Hub is currently at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2025.
Yesterday, we hosted a roundtable to present our recent Deep Dive on European responses to moments of democratic opportunity.
We're grateful to @aodemocracies.bsky.social for this opportunity 👏
Yesterday, we hosted a roundtable to present our recent Deep Dive on European responses to moments of democratic opportunity.
We're grateful to @aodemocracies.bsky.social for this opportunity 👏
Reposted by Elene Panchulidze
📚 | A New Dynamic of Democratic Resilience?
The European Democracy Hub asked prominent experts to reflect on this concept.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/a-new-dynami...
The European Democracy Hub asked prominent experts to reflect on this concept.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/a-new-dynami...
A New Dynamic of Democratic Resilience? - European Democracy Hub
While autocratisation remains a pressing concern, a parallel focus on democratic resilience has begun to emerge.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
May 15, 2025 at 9:59 AM
📚 | A New Dynamic of Democratic Resilience?
The European Democracy Hub asked prominent experts to reflect on this concept.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/a-new-dynami...
The European Democracy Hub asked prominent experts to reflect on this concept.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/a-new-dynami...
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✍️ Richard Youngs (@richardyoungs.bsky.social) l, Elene Panchulidze (@elenepanchulidze.bsky.social), Carlotta Magoga.
🤝 Heinrich Böll Stiftung (@boelleu.bsky.social).
🤝 Heinrich Böll Stiftung (@boelleu.bsky.social).
May 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
✍️ Richard Youngs (@richardyoungs.bsky.social) l, Elene Panchulidze (@elenepanchulidze.bsky.social), Carlotta Magoga.
🤝 Heinrich Böll Stiftung (@boelleu.bsky.social).
🤝 Heinrich Böll Stiftung (@boelleu.bsky.social).
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🆕| A new phase of civic movements is emerging globally.
What does this mean for democracy and democracy-support strategies? How can donors better support these new forms of activism?
@richardyoungs.bsky.social @elenepanchulidze.bsky.social & Carlotta Magoga for @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu👇
What does this mean for democracy and democracy-support strategies? How can donors better support these new forms of activism?
@richardyoungs.bsky.social @elenepanchulidze.bsky.social & Carlotta Magoga for @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu👇
A New Phase of Civic Movements - European Democracy Hub
In the last decade, new civic movements and individual activists have played an increasingly important role in drivingdemocratic processes.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
May 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🆕| A new phase of civic movements is emerging globally.
What does this mean for democracy and democracy-support strategies? How can donors better support these new forms of activism?
@richardyoungs.bsky.social @elenepanchulidze.bsky.social & Carlotta Magoga for @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu👇
What does this mean for democracy and democracy-support strategies? How can donors better support these new forms of activism?
@richardyoungs.bsky.social @elenepanchulidze.bsky.social & Carlotta Magoga for @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu👇
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✍️ Richard Youngs (@richardyoungs.bsky.social), Elene Panchulidze (@elenepanchulidze.bsky.social), Carlotta Magoga
🤝 Heinrich Böll Stiftung (@boelleu.bsky.social)
🤝 Heinrich Böll Stiftung (@boelleu.bsky.social)
May 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
✍️ Richard Youngs (@richardyoungs.bsky.social), Elene Panchulidze (@elenepanchulidze.bsky.social), Carlotta Magoga
🤝 Heinrich Böll Stiftung (@boelleu.bsky.social)
🤝 Heinrich Böll Stiftung (@boelleu.bsky.social)
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Good @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu piece on progress of Serbia’s student-led protests. Given “that all major institutions remain aligned with or controlled by the ruling party,” there’s still a long way to go but maybe cracks are showing europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/serbia-past-...
Serbia: Past the Point of No Return? - European Democracy Hub
After four months of protests, Serbia is now left without a government and awaiting a reshuffle or yet another snap election.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
April 10, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Good @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu piece on progress of Serbia’s student-led protests. Given “that all major institutions remain aligned with or controlled by the ruling party,” there’s still a long way to go but maybe cracks are showing europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/serbia-past-...
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Some thoughts on the student protests in Serbia ⬇️
📖 Serbia has seen many protests in the past decade, but the current pro-democracy movement stands apart for its unprecedented level of solidarity.
Serbia may be past the point of no return.
Emma Quaedvlieg explores how a new generation is pushing back against authoritarianism👇
Serbia may be past the point of no return.
Emma Quaedvlieg explores how a new generation is pushing back against authoritarianism👇
Serbia: Past the Point of No Return? - European Democracy Hub
After four months of protests, Serbia is now left without a government and awaiting a reshuffle or yet another snap election.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
April 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Some thoughts on the student protests in Serbia ⬇️
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The EU's cautious response to Brazil's potential democratic opening in 2022 revealed the limits of the union's capacity to take decisive action, argues @oliverstuenkel.bsky.social.
Read his analysis in @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu's new report👇
Read his analysis in @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu's new report👇
Brazil’s Presidential Transition: A Chance for Re-engagement - European Democracy Hub
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s defeat of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil’s 2022 presidential election marked a pivotal moment of democratic restoration.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
April 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The EU's cautious response to Brazil's potential democratic opening in 2022 revealed the limits of the union's capacity to take decisive action, argues @oliverstuenkel.bsky.social.
Read his analysis in @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu's new report👇
Read his analysis in @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu's new report👇
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📚 While the world continues to suffer democratic regression, some countries have seen pro-democracy developments.
How has the EU responded to moments of democratic opportunity?
Our report explores 6 case studies on Brazil, Montenegro, Guatemala, Thailand, Zambia, & Bangladesh.
👉 ow.ly/lPAn50Vmgfo
How has the EU responded to moments of democratic opportunity?
Our report explores 6 case studies on Brazil, Montenegro, Guatemala, Thailand, Zambia, & Bangladesh.
👉 ow.ly/lPAn50Vmgfo
March 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
📚 While the world continues to suffer democratic regression, some countries have seen pro-democracy developments.
How has the EU responded to moments of democratic opportunity?
Our report explores 6 case studies on Brazil, Montenegro, Guatemala, Thailand, Zambia, & Bangladesh.
👉 ow.ly/lPAn50Vmgfo
How has the EU responded to moments of democratic opportunity?
Our report explores 6 case studies on Brazil, Montenegro, Guatemala, Thailand, Zambia, & Bangladesh.
👉 ow.ly/lPAn50Vmgfo
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# Research 💡
Following Poland’s 2023 election, an opposition coalition ousted PiS after 8 years in power.
How did the EU react to this moment of democratic opportunity?
Learn more 👇
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/the-eus-role...
Following Poland’s 2023 election, an opposition coalition ousted PiS after 8 years in power.
How did the EU react to this moment of democratic opportunity?
Learn more 👇
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/the-eus-role...
March 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
# Research 💡
Following Poland’s 2023 election, an opposition coalition ousted PiS after 8 years in power.
How did the EU react to this moment of democratic opportunity?
Learn more 👇
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/the-eus-role...
Following Poland’s 2023 election, an opposition coalition ousted PiS after 8 years in power.
How did the EU react to this moment of democratic opportunity?
Learn more 👇
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/the-eus-role...
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🔍 CASE STUDY | Zambia
✍️ Nic Cheeseman (@fromagehomme.bsky.social)
The opposition candidate won the 2021 presidential election to oust the autocratising incumbent 👇
✍️ Nic Cheeseman (@fromagehomme.bsky.social)
The opposition candidate won the 2021 presidential election to oust the autocratising incumbent 👇
Zambia’s Cautionary Tale of Democratic Opening - European Democracy Hub
Zambia’s 2021 general election represented a window of democratic opportunity, offering the chance to unseat former President Edgar Lungu’s increasingly government.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
March 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🔍 CASE STUDY | Zambia
✍️ Nic Cheeseman (@fromagehomme.bsky.social)
The opposition candidate won the 2021 presidential election to oust the autocratising incumbent 👇
✍️ Nic Cheeseman (@fromagehomme.bsky.social)
The opposition candidate won the 2021 presidential election to oust the autocratising incumbent 👇
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💡 The latest @euronews.com' "Brussels, My Love?" edition raised the following debate: is democracy becoming a phase-out model?
🎙️ EPD's Executive Director @kenlcg.bsky.social joined the show to discuss democracy’s future in Europe and beyond with Shada Islam and Jerome Bellion-Jourdan. 🧵
🎙️ EPD's Executive Director @kenlcg.bsky.social joined the show to discuss democracy’s future in Europe and beyond with Shada Islam and Jerome Bellion-Jourdan. 🧵
Brussels, my love? What to know about the turmoil in Turkey
In this edition, we take a look at the protests in Turkey, the crackdown on the annual gay parade in Budapest and the broken ceasefire in Gaza. #BrusselsMyLove
www.euronews.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:53 AM
💡 The latest @euronews.com' "Brussels, My Love?" edition raised the following debate: is democracy becoming a phase-out model?
🎙️ EPD's Executive Director @kenlcg.bsky.social joined the show to discuss democracy’s future in Europe and beyond with Shada Islam and Jerome Bellion-Jourdan. 🧵
🎙️ EPD's Executive Director @kenlcg.bsky.social joined the show to discuss democracy’s future in Europe and beyond with Shada Islam and Jerome Bellion-Jourdan. 🧵
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📊 Currently, it would take until 2158 to reach full gender parity: 5 generations from now.
📢 Decisive steps are needed to address the systemic barriers women face to meaningful participation in public life and contribute to more inclusive democracies.
⏩ Let’s #AccelerateAction!
#IWD2025
📢 Decisive steps are needed to address the systemic barriers women face to meaningful participation in public life and contribute to more inclusive democracies.
⏩ Let’s #AccelerateAction!
#IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 8:41 AM
📊 Currently, it would take until 2158 to reach full gender parity: 5 generations from now.
📢 Decisive steps are needed to address the systemic barriers women face to meaningful participation in public life and contribute to more inclusive democracies.
⏩ Let’s #AccelerateAction!
#IWD2025
📢 Decisive steps are needed to address the systemic barriers women face to meaningful participation in public life and contribute to more inclusive democracies.
⏩ Let’s #AccelerateAction!
#IWD2025
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With the news that most USAID grants are now canceled, here is something we wrote with my former colleague Sarah Repucci on the impact & some ways Europe could step up:
📖 The suspension and slashing of US democracy grants have impacted thousands of civil society organisations.
▪️ How have organisations around the world been affected?
▪️ What gap has the suspension created?
▪️ How can Europe step up to support democracy?
Read the latest spotlight 👇
▪️ How have organisations around the world been affected?
▪️ What gap has the suspension created?
▪️ How can Europe step up to support democracy?
Read the latest spotlight 👇
Filling the USAID Gap: How Europe Can Step Up to Support Democracy - European Democracy Hub
Since President Trump declared a freeze on federal assistance, implementer organisations and local recipients have been scrambling.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
March 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
With the news that most USAID grants are now canceled, here is something we wrote with my former colleague Sarah Repucci on the impact & some ways Europe could step up:
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"he transformation of the US government from a champion of global democracy to a force that is undermining it should clarify the stakes." One of the better assessments of the role of USAID democracy support and the impact of its overnight elimination. europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/filling-the-...
Filling the USAID Gap: How Europe Can Step Up to Support Democracy - European Democracy Hub
Since President Trump declared a freeze on federal assistance, implementer organisations and local recipients have been scrambling.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
March 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
"he transformation of the US government from a champion of global democracy to a force that is undermining it should clarify the stakes." One of the better assessments of the role of USAID democracy support and the impact of its overnight elimination. europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/filling-the-...
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The suspension of US democracy grants have left a yawning shortfall of approx $2 bn per year, impacting thousands of civil society organisations & independent media outlets & placing many at risk of closure writes @zecsaky.bsky.social for @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu #USAID
Filling the USAID Gap: How Europe Can Step Up to Support Democracy - European Democracy Hub
Since President Trump declared a freeze on federal assistance, implementer organisations and local recipients have been scrambling.
buff.ly
March 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The suspension of US democracy grants have left a yawning shortfall of approx $2 bn per year, impacting thousands of civil society organisations & independent media outlets & placing many at risk of closure writes @zecsaky.bsky.social for @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu #USAID
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The Trump administration's cuts to global #democracy support pose major challenges for the EU.
The union's aid will need to blend public and private finance under heavily funded initiatives like the Global Gateway, writes Richard Youngs in his latest ⤵️
carnegieendowment.org/posts/2025/0...
The union's aid will need to blend public and private finance under heavily funded initiatives like the Global Gateway, writes Richard Youngs in his latest ⤵️
carnegieendowment.org/posts/2025/0...
European Reactions to the U.S. Retreat From Democracy
As the Trump administration cuts democracy assistance around the world, many activists are looking to European donors to fill the gap. But with Europe unable to make up the shortfall in funds, the cha...
carnegieendowment.org
February 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The Trump administration's cuts to global #democracy support pose major challenges for the EU.
The union's aid will need to blend public and private finance under heavily funded initiatives like the Global Gateway, writes Richard Youngs in his latest ⤵️
carnegieendowment.org/posts/2025/0...
The union's aid will need to blend public and private finance under heavily funded initiatives like the Global Gateway, writes Richard Youngs in his latest ⤵️
carnegieendowment.org/posts/2025/0...
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Breaking News: President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that he would step down if his country could join NATO. His remark came days after President Trump questioned his legitimacy and called him a “dictator,” echoing a Kremlin talking point. nyti.ms/3Qur4ab
February 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Breaking News: President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that he would step down if his country could join NATO. His remark came days after President Trump questioned his legitimacy and called him a “dictator,” echoing a Kremlin talking point. nyti.ms/3Qur4ab
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New on our lawsuit: “Steamrolling into sensitive government record systems threatens to upend how these critical systems are maintained and compromises the safety and security of personal identifying information for Americans... It also violates federal law.”
Unions sue to stop DOGE from accessing federal data
The legal complaint marks yet another challenge to the sweeping access and authority granted to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.
www.politico.com
February 23, 2025 at 2:00 AM
New on our lawsuit: “Steamrolling into sensitive government record systems threatens to upend how these critical systems are maintained and compromises the safety and security of personal identifying information for Americans... It also violates federal law.”
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Despite decades of support from the west, Georgia is sliding into authoritarianism.
💬 The west’s comprehensive response to Georgia’s crisis will not only shape this resilient nation’s future but also define the west's credibility as democracy defenders, says Tamar Khuntsaria.
🔗 ow.ly/6VP250V46bl
💬 The west’s comprehensive response to Georgia’s crisis will not only shape this resilient nation’s future but also define the west's credibility as democracy defenders, says Tamar Khuntsaria.
🔗 ow.ly/6VP250V46bl
Georgia’s Fight for Freedom: A Defining Moment for the West - European Democracy Hub
The democratic and European aspirations of the Georgian people, long supported by the west, stand at a critical crossroads.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
February 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Despite decades of support from the west, Georgia is sliding into authoritarianism.
💬 The west’s comprehensive response to Georgia’s crisis will not only shape this resilient nation’s future but also define the west's credibility as democracy defenders, says Tamar Khuntsaria.
🔗 ow.ly/6VP250V46bl
💬 The west’s comprehensive response to Georgia’s crisis will not only shape this resilient nation’s future but also define the west's credibility as democracy defenders, says Tamar Khuntsaria.
🔗 ow.ly/6VP250V46bl
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👥 Thank you to all the participants who joined us for the launch of the European Democracy Support Annual Review 2024.
📌 As democratic politics are threatened, the event underscored the crucial importance of cooperation among like-minded partners to defend and support democracy worldwide.
📌 As democratic politics are threatened, the event underscored the crucial importance of cooperation among like-minded partners to defend and support democracy worldwide.
February 13, 2025 at 12:54 PM
👥 Thank you to all the participants who joined us for the launch of the European Democracy Support Annual Review 2024.
📌 As democratic politics are threatened, the event underscored the crucial importance of cooperation among like-minded partners to defend and support democracy worldwide.
📌 As democratic politics are threatened, the event underscored the crucial importance of cooperation among like-minded partners to defend and support democracy worldwide.
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📖 EU enlargement is marked by limited citizen involvement, raising concerns about its democratic legitimacy.
“The legitimacy of enlargement depends not only on meeting technical criteria but also on ensuring the meaningful participation of citizens,” argues Giselle Bosse.
🔗 ow.ly/UI1A50V1QZb
“The legitimacy of enlargement depends not only on meeting technical criteria but also on ensuring the meaningful participation of citizens,” argues Giselle Bosse.
🔗 ow.ly/UI1A50V1QZb
February 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
📖 EU enlargement is marked by limited citizen involvement, raising concerns about its democratic legitimacy.
“The legitimacy of enlargement depends not only on meeting technical criteria but also on ensuring the meaningful participation of citizens,” argues Giselle Bosse.
🔗 ow.ly/UI1A50V1QZb
“The legitimacy of enlargement depends not only on meeting technical criteria but also on ensuring the meaningful participation of citizens,” argues Giselle Bosse.
🔗 ow.ly/UI1A50V1QZb
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⌛ We close the event with the shifting role of democracy and human rights in EU foreign policy.
“Democracy support is a long-term investment. That is something difficult to translate into immediate results. Whatever we do outside of the EU, we do it also for ourselves”.
@pomianowski.bsky.social
“Democracy support is a long-term investment. That is something difficult to translate into immediate results. Whatever we do outside of the EU, we do it also for ourselves”.
@pomianowski.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
⌛ We close the event with the shifting role of democracy and human rights in EU foreign policy.
“Democracy support is a long-term investment. That is something difficult to translate into immediate results. Whatever we do outside of the EU, we do it also for ourselves”.
@pomianowski.bsky.social
“Democracy support is a long-term investment. That is something difficult to translate into immediate results. Whatever we do outside of the EU, we do it also for ourselves”.
@pomianowski.bsky.social