Defend Democracy
@defenddemocracy.bsky.social
We #DefendDemocracy against hybrid & technological threats. Nonpartisan, nonprofit, Transatlantic. Founder & Director: Alice @Stollmeyer
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BREAKING: Russian propaganda site promotes far-right party ahead of Netherlands elections.
"The party's channel is also in the top 10 sources on which the website has relied since its inception."
defenddemocracy.eu/russian-prav...
#TK2025 #NLpol #verkiezingen
"The party's channel is also in the top 10 sources on which the website has relied since its inception."
defenddemocracy.eu/russian-prav...
#TK2025 #NLpol #verkiezingen
October 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
BREAKING: Russian propaganda site promotes far-right party ahead of Netherlands elections.
"The party's channel is also in the top 10 sources on which the website has relied since its inception."
defenddemocracy.eu/russian-prav...
#TK2025 #NLpol #verkiezingen
"The party's channel is also in the top 10 sources on which the website has relied since its inception."
defenddemocracy.eu/russian-prav...
#TK2025 #NLpol #verkiezingen
President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
October 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
YouTube has a new #AI feature.
What risks for #democracy?
defenddemocracy.eu/youtube-ai-d...
#DefendDemocracy #tech #TK2025
What risks for #democracy?
defenddemocracy.eu/youtube-ai-d...
#DefendDemocracy #tech #TK2025
October 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
YouTube has a new #AI feature.
What risks for #democracy?
defenddemocracy.eu/youtube-ai-d...
#DefendDemocracy #tech #TK2025
What risks for #democracy?
defenddemocracy.eu/youtube-ai-d...
#DefendDemocracy #tech #TK2025
Political parties must stop advertising on Meta halfway through the Netherlands' election campaign. What is going on?
Our @webwatch.bsky.social had a look:
web-watch.org/politieke-ad... #EUsky #TK25 #tech
Our @webwatch.bsky.social had a look:
web-watch.org/politieke-ad... #EUsky #TK25 #tech
September 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Political parties must stop advertising on Meta halfway through the Netherlands' election campaign. What is going on?
Our @webwatch.bsky.social had a look:
web-watch.org/politieke-ad... #EUsky #TK25 #tech
Our @webwatch.bsky.social had a look:
web-watch.org/politieke-ad... #EUsky #TK25 #tech
Last week we celebrated International Democracy Day!
#DefendDemocracy brought together inspiring voices for an informal exchange on the future of our democracy.
Thanks to @ec.europa.eu guest speaker Simona Constantin for adding real depth to the discussion & to @K_B_Foundation for support.
#DefendDemocracy brought together inspiring voices for an informal exchange on the future of our democracy.
Thanks to @ec.europa.eu guest speaker Simona Constantin for adding real depth to the discussion & to @K_B_Foundation for support.
September 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Last week we celebrated International Democracy Day!
#DefendDemocracy brought together inspiring voices for an informal exchange on the future of our democracy.
Thanks to @ec.europa.eu guest speaker Simona Constantin for adding real depth to the discussion & to @K_B_Foundation for support.
#DefendDemocracy brought together inspiring voices for an informal exchange on the future of our democracy.
Thanks to @ec.europa.eu guest speaker Simona Constantin for adding real depth to the discussion & to @K_B_Foundation for support.
On this International #DemocracyDay, at #DefendDemocracy we are excited to launch WebWatch, our tech watchdog!
Follow @webwatch.bsky.social !
More info: defenddemocracy.eu/webwatch-tec...
Follow @webwatch.bsky.social !
More info: defenddemocracy.eu/webwatch-tec...
September 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
On this International #DemocracyDay, at #DefendDemocracy we are excited to launch WebWatch, our tech watchdog!
Follow @webwatch.bsky.social !
More info: defenddemocracy.eu/webwatch-tec...
Follow @webwatch.bsky.social !
More info: defenddemocracy.eu/webwatch-tec...
Here is #DefendDemocracy 's September newsletter!
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September 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Here is #DefendDemocracy 's September newsletter!
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Last week, #DefendDemocracy organised the 3rd 'cross-party lunch on democracy, security & tech', a new initiative under our 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' program.
This time with @EP_Democracy & @EP_Justice advisor.
Thanks FNF, HBF & FES for your support!
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
This time with @EP_Democracy & @EP_Justice advisor.
Thanks FNF, HBF & FES for your support!
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
July 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Last week, #DefendDemocracy organised the 3rd 'cross-party lunch on democracy, security & tech', a new initiative under our 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' program.
This time with @EP_Democracy & @EP_Justice advisor.
Thanks FNF, HBF & FES for your support!
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
This time with @EP_Democracy & @EP_Justice advisor.
Thanks FNF, HBF & FES for your support!
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
Digital engineering creates not just far-right voters; it manufactures far-right candidates.
Does the EU have the courage to take and enforce adequate structural measures to defend democracy against the weaponisation of digital platforms?
New analysis:
defenddemocracy.eu/poland-2025-...
Does the EU have the courage to take and enforce adequate structural measures to defend democracy against the weaponisation of digital platforms?
New analysis:
defenddemocracy.eu/poland-2025-...
July 18, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Digital engineering creates not just far-right voters; it manufactures far-right candidates.
Does the EU have the courage to take and enforce adequate structural measures to defend democracy against the weaponisation of digital platforms?
New analysis:
defenddemocracy.eu/poland-2025-...
Does the EU have the courage to take and enforce adequate structural measures to defend democracy against the weaponisation of digital platforms?
New analysis:
defenddemocracy.eu/poland-2025-...
Here is #DefendDemocracy 's July newsletter!
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✅ Join our democracy defenders & stay tuned!
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July 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Here is #DefendDemocracy 's July newsletter!
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A new era calls for a new strategy.
#DefendDemocracy Board & Director meet to discuss the future of democracy.
Where else than in Brussels, the heart of EUrope, leader of the Free World? 🇪🇺💫
(But how long can the EU hold the line if we obey the US in advance & don’t invest in democratic security?)
#DefendDemocracy Board & Director meet to discuss the future of democracy.
Where else than in Brussels, the heart of EUrope, leader of the Free World? 🇪🇺💫
(But how long can the EU hold the line if we obey the US in advance & don’t invest in democratic security?)
July 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A new era calls for a new strategy.
#DefendDemocracy Board & Director meet to discuss the future of democracy.
Where else than in Brussels, the heart of EUrope, leader of the Free World? 🇪🇺💫
(But how long can the EU hold the line if we obey the US in advance & don’t invest in democratic security?)
#DefendDemocracy Board & Director meet to discuss the future of democracy.
Where else than in Brussels, the heart of EUrope, leader of the Free World? 🇪🇺💫
(But how long can the EU hold the line if we obey the US in advance & don’t invest in democratic security?)
The most amazing place to discuss 'Security, Safety and Resilience':
Białowieża Forest, which during WW2 was a refuge for Polish and Soviet partisans (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
#DefendDemocracy spoke about 'Security and new technologies: facing AI and disinformation'.
Białowieża Forest, which during WW2 was a refuge for Polish and Soviet partisans (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
#DefendDemocracy spoke about 'Security and new technologies: facing AI and disinformation'.
July 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The most amazing place to discuss 'Security, Safety and Resilience':
Białowieża Forest, which during WW2 was a refuge for Polish and Soviet partisans (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
#DefendDemocracy spoke about 'Security and new technologies: facing AI and disinformation'.
Białowieża Forest, which during WW2 was a refuge for Polish and Soviet partisans (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
#DefendDemocracy spoke about 'Security and new technologies: facing AI and disinformation'.
Honoured to exchange with EU Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social to provide input for the European Democracy Shield.
One of #DefendDemocracy's recommendations: align EU's MFF budget with the agreed 1.5% NATO defence spending to invest in tech sovereignty & societal resilience to hybrid war.
One of #DefendDemocracy's recommendations: align EU's MFF budget with the agreed 1.5% NATO defence spending to invest in tech sovereignty & societal resilience to hybrid war.
July 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Honoured to exchange with EU Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social to provide input for the European Democracy Shield.
One of #DefendDemocracy's recommendations: align EU's MFF budget with the agreed 1.5% NATO defence spending to invest in tech sovereignty & societal resilience to hybrid war.
One of #DefendDemocracy's recommendations: align EU's MFF budget with the agreed 1.5% NATO defence spending to invest in tech sovereignty & societal resilience to hybrid war.
Thrilled to announce a bold ally of #DefendDemocracy!
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs @glandsbergis.bsky.social
joins our Advisory Board.
"Freedom runs in my family. The survival of our freedoms relies on strong defence of our values & borders."
defenddemocracy.eu/about/adviso...
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs @glandsbergis.bsky.social
joins our Advisory Board.
"Freedom runs in my family. The survival of our freedoms relies on strong defence of our values & borders."
defenddemocracy.eu/about/adviso...
July 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Thrilled to announce a bold ally of #DefendDemocracy!
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs @glandsbergis.bsky.social
joins our Advisory Board.
"Freedom runs in my family. The survival of our freedoms relies on strong defence of our values & borders."
defenddemocracy.eu/about/adviso...
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs @glandsbergis.bsky.social
joins our Advisory Board.
"Freedom runs in my family. The survival of our freedoms relies on strong defence of our values & borders."
defenddemocracy.eu/about/adviso...
While EU leaders meet, #DefendDemocracy held its own EU summit:
@epc-official.bsky.social Chief Executive @FabianZuleeg joined our monthly @democracydrinks.bsky.social to discuss how Europe can defend its liberal democracy by taking decisive action asap.
www.epc.eu/publication/...
@epc-official.bsky.social Chief Executive @FabianZuleeg joined our monthly @democracydrinks.bsky.social to discuss how Europe can defend its liberal democracy by taking decisive action asap.
www.epc.eu/publication/...
June 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
While EU leaders meet, #DefendDemocracy held its own EU summit:
@epc-official.bsky.social Chief Executive @FabianZuleeg joined our monthly @democracydrinks.bsky.social to discuss how Europe can defend its liberal democracy by taking decisive action asap.
www.epc.eu/publication/...
@epc-official.bsky.social Chief Executive @FabianZuleeg joined our monthly @democracydrinks.bsky.social to discuss how Europe can defend its liberal democracy by taking decisive action asap.
www.epc.eu/publication/...
Here is #DefendDemocracy 's June newsletter!
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June 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Here is #DefendDemocracy 's June newsletter!
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✅ Join our democracy defenders & stay tuned!
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Last but not least, our @stollmeyer.bsky.social connected the dots between European #DemocracyShield and #EUpreparedness Union:
defenddemocracy.eu/defending-ou...
Thx @fnfeurope.bsky.social & @boelleu.bsky.social!
Stay tuned for more events under our 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' program!
defenddemocracy.eu/defending-ou...
Thx @fnfeurope.bsky.social & @boelleu.bsky.social!
Stay tuned for more events under our 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' program!
June 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Last but not least, our @stollmeyer.bsky.social connected the dots between European #DemocracyShield and #EUpreparedness Union:
defenddemocracy.eu/defending-ou...
Thx @fnfeurope.bsky.social & @boelleu.bsky.social!
Stay tuned for more events under our 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' program!
defenddemocracy.eu/defending-ou...
Thx @fnfeurope.bsky.social & @boelleu.bsky.social!
Stay tuned for more events under our 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' program!
Great to have a rich exchange between representatives of EU, NATO, countries and NGOs on how to build preparedness and resilience against hybrid threats.
This is exactly what the 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' is for: we can learn from each other!
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
This is exactly what the 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' is for: we can learn from each other!
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
June 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Great to have a rich exchange between representatives of EU, NATO, countries and NGOs on how to build preparedness and resilience against hybrid threats.
This is exactly what the 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' is for: we can learn from each other!
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
This is exactly what the 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' is for: we can learn from each other!
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
On the second panel, MEP @alexandrageese.bsky.social, NATO expert Khan Jahier & Dr Vira Ratsiborynska discussed how to accelerate building the EU's societal preparedness & resilience against hybrid threats to democracy.
Our @stollmeyer.bsky.social moderated.
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
Our @stollmeyer.bsky.social moderated.
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
June 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
On the second panel, MEP @alexandrageese.bsky.social, NATO expert Khan Jahier & Dr Vira Ratsiborynska discussed how to accelerate building the EU's societal preparedness & resilience against hybrid threats to democracy.
Our @stollmeyer.bsky.social moderated.
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
Our @stollmeyer.bsky.social moderated.
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
Key note speaker Katarzyna Szaran of @polandmfa.bsky.social presented the Polish concept of a 'FIMI Resilience Council'.
Something to consider creating also at the EU level?
www.gov.pl/web/diplomac...
Something to consider creating also at the EU level?
www.gov.pl/web/diplomac...
June 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Key note speaker Katarzyna Szaran of @polandmfa.bsky.social presented the Polish concept of a 'FIMI Resilience Council'.
Something to consider creating also at the EU level?
www.gov.pl/web/diplomac...
Something to consider creating also at the EU level?
www.gov.pl/web/diplomac...
On the first panel, 3 @ec.europa.eu speakers discussed European Democracy Shield, Internal Security Strategy and Preparedness Union Strategy. Connecting dots is key.
The panel was expertly moderated by Torben Fell, hybrid threats expert @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
The panel was expertly moderated by Torben Fell, hybrid threats expert @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
June 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
On the first panel, 3 @ec.europa.eu speakers discussed European Democracy Shield, Internal Security Strategy and Preparedness Union Strategy. Connecting dots is key.
The panel was expertly moderated by Torben Fell, hybrid threats expert @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
The panel was expertly moderated by Torben Fell, hybrid threats expert @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
We were honoured to be joined by Barbara Gallo, Head of Division Hybrid Threats & Cyber, @eudiplomacy.bsky.social.
In her key note, she highlighted a.o. the importance of whole-of-society preparedness and resilience to hybrid threats.
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
In her key note, she highlighted a.o. the importance of whole-of-society preparedness and resilience to hybrid threats.
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
June 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We were honoured to be joined by Barbara Gallo, Head of Division Hybrid Threats & Cyber, @eudiplomacy.bsky.social.
In her key note, she highlighted a.o. the importance of whole-of-society preparedness and resilience to hybrid threats.
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
In her key note, she highlighted a.o. the importance of whole-of-society preparedness and resilience to hybrid threats.
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
Inspiring opening words by Ambassador (ret.) @jzk55.bsky.social Chair of #DefendDemocracy, highlighting the urgent need for collaboration - for example in our 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' - in this new geopolitical era.
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
June 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Inspiring opening words by Ambassador (ret.) @jzk55.bsky.social Chair of #DefendDemocracy, highlighting the urgent need for collaboration - for example in our 'Coalition for Democratic Resilience' - in this new geopolitical era.
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
defenddemocracy.eu/projects/coa...
The conference 'Defending Democracy in the New Geopolitical Landscape' was kicked off by Katarzyna Ananicz, Head of Common Security and Defence Policy Division, @poland25eu.bsky.social
Read about the Polish Presidency priorities here:
polish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/programme...
Read about the Polish Presidency priorities here:
polish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/programme...
June 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The conference 'Defending Democracy in the New Geopolitical Landscape' was kicked off by Katarzyna Ananicz, Head of Common Security and Defence Policy Division, @poland25eu.bsky.social
Read about the Polish Presidency priorities here:
polish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/programme...
Read about the Polish Presidency priorities here:
polish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu/en/programme...
Honoured to co-organise a conference with @poland25eu.bsky.social:
Defending Democracy in the New Geopolitical Landscape: How to accelerate EU’s Preparedness against Hybrid Threats?
Great collaboration & thanks for security & resilience as #Poland25EU priority!
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
Defending Democracy in the New Geopolitical Landscape: How to accelerate EU’s Preparedness against Hybrid Threats?
Great collaboration & thanks for security & resilience as #Poland25EU priority!
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
June 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Honoured to co-organise a conference with @poland25eu.bsky.social:
Defending Democracy in the New Geopolitical Landscape: How to accelerate EU’s Preparedness against Hybrid Threats?
Great collaboration & thanks for security & resilience as #Poland25EU priority!
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...
Defending Democracy in the New Geopolitical Landscape: How to accelerate EU’s Preparedness against Hybrid Threats?
Great collaboration & thanks for security & resilience as #Poland25EU priority!
defenddemocracy.eu/events/13-ju...