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Big thank you to everyone who followed us. We truly appreciate the support!
Here's a little token of gratitude 🎁 👀
We created a starter pack featuring old and new accounts of democracy-support organisations and experts.
Follow them all in one click! 👇
How free is civil society online? 🌐
At #ICSW2025, #EUSEE launched its latest brief on how digital tech is being weaponised to restrict freedoms across 86 countries - and how civil society is fighting back, calling on governments, donors, and tech companies to protect civic space online.
At #ICSW2025, #EUSEE launched its latest brief on how digital tech is being weaponised to restrict freedoms across 86 countries - and how civil society is fighting back, calling on governments, donors, and tech companies to protect civic space online.
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
📣CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!
⭐Our STARLIGHT 2.0 programme is all about equipping experienced lawyers & NGO legal staff to turn #humanrights into action through strategic litigation.
📅Deadline👉 Nov 20
📝Apply here👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
⭐Our STARLIGHT 2.0 programme is all about equipping experienced lawyers & NGO legal staff to turn #humanrights into action through strategic litigation.
📅Deadline👉 Nov 20
📝Apply here👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
November 13, 2025 at 11:06 AM
📣CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!
⭐Our STARLIGHT 2.0 programme is all about equipping experienced lawyers & NGO legal staff to turn #humanrights into action through strategic litigation.
📅Deadline👉 Nov 20
📝Apply here👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
⭐Our STARLIGHT 2.0 programme is all about equipping experienced lawyers & NGO legal staff to turn #humanrights into action through strategic litigation.
📅Deadline👉 Nov 20
📝Apply here👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social @hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
👀Disinformation spreads everywhere, all at once!
It erodes trust in democratic institutions and makes it harder for all of us to make informed decisions. To counter it, democratic actors need to work together. That's why yesterday we convened the disinfo community in Berlin for #DisinfoCon 2025!
It erodes trust in democratic institutions and makes it harder for all of us to make informed decisions. To counter it, democratic actors need to work together. That's why yesterday we convened the disinfo community in Berlin for #DisinfoCon 2025!
November 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
👀Disinformation spreads everywhere, all at once!
It erodes trust in democratic institutions and makes it harder for all of us to make informed decisions. To counter it, democratic actors need to work together. That's why yesterday we convened the disinfo community in Berlin for #DisinfoCon 2025!
It erodes trust in democratic institutions and makes it harder for all of us to make informed decisions. To counter it, democratic actors need to work together. That's why yesterday we convened the disinfo community in Berlin for #DisinfoCon 2025!
⚠️Last call! #DisinfoCon2025 Day 2 Webinar kicks off this afternoon! Be part of the conversation: As Europe is rethinking its digital space, we are asking the ultimate question, can it find its own path beyond the reach of U.S. Big Tech?
Register now: bit.ly/4ouuBou
Register now: bit.ly/4ouuBou
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Moving Beyond US Tech Dependence: Paths, Challenges, and Opportunities for European Digital Sovereignty. After registering, you will receive a confirmation ...
As Europe's dependence on US-based digital platforms deepens, critical questions emerge around geopolitical autonomy, innovation, and control of the information space. This panel will explore:
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November 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
⚠️Last call! #DisinfoCon2025 Day 2 Webinar kicks off this afternoon! Be part of the conversation: As Europe is rethinking its digital space, we are asking the ultimate question, can it find its own path beyond the reach of U.S. Big Tech?
Register now: bit.ly/4ouuBou
Register now: bit.ly/4ouuBou
How healthy is Europe’s digital democracy? 🕵🏽
Our latest report maps three years of data, tracking how campaigns, platforms and AI shape public debate; with insights from national elections in 🇪🇸🇵🇱🇦🇹🇷🇴🇩🇪 and EP elections in 15 EU states.
Read now 👉 bit.ly/492TfYz
Our latest report maps three years of data, tracking how campaigns, platforms and AI shape public debate; with insights from national elections in 🇪🇸🇵🇱🇦🇹🇷🇴🇩🇪 and EP elections in 15 EU states.
Read now 👉 bit.ly/492TfYz
November 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
How healthy is Europe’s digital democracy? 🕵🏽
Our latest report maps three years of data, tracking how campaigns, platforms and AI shape public debate; with insights from national elections in 🇪🇸🇵🇱🇦🇹🇷🇴🇩🇪 and EP elections in 15 EU states.
Read now 👉 bit.ly/492TfYz
Our latest report maps three years of data, tracking how campaigns, platforms and AI shape public debate; with insights from national elections in 🇪🇸🇵🇱🇦🇹🇷🇴🇩🇪 and EP elections in 15 EU states.
Read now 👉 bit.ly/492TfYz
📌 The #EuropeanDemocracyShield initiative from the @ec.europa.eu is about to be published.
This is an opportunity for the EU to take stronger action to preserve and support its democracy.
Earlier this year, DRI and a group of 65 organisations published a checklist for an effective Shield 🧵
This is an opportunity for the EU to take stronger action to preserve and support its democracy.
Earlier this year, DRI and a group of 65 organisations published a checklist for an effective Shield 🧵
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
📌 The #EuropeanDemocracyShield initiative from the @ec.europa.eu is about to be published.
This is an opportunity for the EU to take stronger action to preserve and support its democracy.
Earlier this year, DRI and a group of 65 organisations published a checklist for an effective Shield 🧵
This is an opportunity for the EU to take stronger action to preserve and support its democracy.
Earlier this year, DRI and a group of 65 organisations published a checklist for an effective Shield 🧵
Time to take stock of the rule of law! ⚖️
The World Justice Project recently released its Rule of Law Index, which tracks where the rule of law is strengthened and where it is slipping.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social has closely examined what the numbers say in Central and Eastern Europe 👇
The World Justice Project recently released its Rule of Law Index, which tracks where the rule of law is strengthened and where it is slipping.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social has closely examined what the numbers say in Central and Eastern Europe 👇
⚖️🗺️Our friends at World Justice Project just released the 2025 edition of the Rule of Law Index. Unsurprisingly, they found an accelerating decline in the state of the rule of law globally. Let's take a look at Central & Eastern Europe and how this trend plays out there. 1/
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Time to take stock of the rule of law! ⚖️
The World Justice Project recently released its Rule of Law Index, which tracks where the rule of law is strengthened and where it is slipping.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social has closely examined what the numbers say in Central and Eastern Europe 👇
The World Justice Project recently released its Rule of Law Index, which tracks where the rule of law is strengthened and where it is slipping.
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social has closely examined what the numbers say in Central and Eastern Europe 👇
We're in Bangkok! 📍
Our #EUSEE team joined #ICSW2025. Highlight: Digital Resistance Tactics led by @dalvarador.bsky.social - a full house of 80+ exploring how activists in Asia use creativity and tech to defend digital rights 💪
Our #EUSEE team joined #ICSW2025. Highlight: Digital Resistance Tactics led by @dalvarador.bsky.social - a full house of 80+ exploring how activists in Asia use creativity and tech to defend digital rights 💪
November 4, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We're in Bangkok! 📍
Our #EUSEE team joined #ICSW2025. Highlight: Digital Resistance Tactics led by @dalvarador.bsky.social - a full house of 80+ exploring how activists in Asia use creativity and tech to defend digital rights 💪
Our #EUSEE team joined #ICSW2025. Highlight: Digital Resistance Tactics led by @dalvarador.bsky.social - a full house of 80+ exploring how activists in Asia use creativity and tech to defend digital rights 💪
🔥Across Sierra Leone, young people are stepping up to vote, shape elections, strengthen accountability, and build a democracy that includes everyone.
Under our WYDE Civic Engagement programme, National Election Watch Sierra Leone (NEW), trained 425 young leaders across all 17 districts ⬇️
Under our WYDE Civic Engagement programme, National Election Watch Sierra Leone (NEW), trained 425 young leaders across all 17 districts ⬇️
November 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🔥Across Sierra Leone, young people are stepping up to vote, shape elections, strengthen accountability, and build a democracy that includes everyone.
Under our WYDE Civic Engagement programme, National Election Watch Sierra Leone (NEW), trained 425 young leaders across all 17 districts ⬇️
Under our WYDE Civic Engagement programme, National Election Watch Sierra Leone (NEW), trained 425 young leaders across all 17 districts ⬇️
🎯Disinformation doesn't hit one sector at a time & our response can't either.
Europe has seen coordinated attempts online to sway elections & undermine trust in democratic processes. But we’ve also seen journalists, researchers, fact-checkers, and CSO's working side-by-side when it mattered most⬇️
Europe has seen coordinated attempts online to sway elections & undermine trust in democratic processes. But we’ve also seen journalists, researchers, fact-checkers, and CSO's working side-by-side when it mattered most⬇️
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🎯Disinformation doesn't hit one sector at a time & our response can't either.
Europe has seen coordinated attempts online to sway elections & undermine trust in democratic processes. But we’ve also seen journalists, researchers, fact-checkers, and CSO's working side-by-side when it mattered most⬇️
Europe has seen coordinated attempts online to sway elections & undermine trust in democratic processes. But we’ve also seen journalists, researchers, fact-checkers, and CSO's working side-by-side when it mattered most⬇️
Who’s keeping #AI accountable & who’s just a bystander?
From #LLMs shaping civic info to generative media decorating political campaigns, AI is quietly influencing what we see, think & vote. At #DisinfoCon2025, CSOs are taking the driver's seat to how AI systems can be audited & held responsible⬇️
From #LLMs shaping civic info to generative media decorating political campaigns, AI is quietly influencing what we see, think & vote. At #DisinfoCon2025, CSOs are taking the driver's seat to how AI systems can be audited & held responsible⬇️
October 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Who’s keeping #AI accountable & who’s just a bystander?
From #LLMs shaping civic info to generative media decorating political campaigns, AI is quietly influencing what we see, think & vote. At #DisinfoCon2025, CSOs are taking the driver's seat to how AI systems can be audited & held responsible⬇️
From #LLMs shaping civic info to generative media decorating political campaigns, AI is quietly influencing what we see, think & vote. At #DisinfoCon2025, CSOs are taking the driver's seat to how AI systems can be audited & held responsible⬇️
⭐What does it take to turn legal victories into real change?
At our STARLIGHT 2.0 webinar, one message rang clear:
🗣️ Strategic litigation isn’t just about winning cases, it’s about reshaping systems, and amplifying silenced voices.
That’s what our programme is built for 👇
At our STARLIGHT 2.0 webinar, one message rang clear:
🗣️ Strategic litigation isn’t just about winning cases, it’s about reshaping systems, and amplifying silenced voices.
That’s what our programme is built for 👇
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
⭐What does it take to turn legal victories into real change?
At our STARLIGHT 2.0 webinar, one message rang clear:
🗣️ Strategic litigation isn’t just about winning cases, it’s about reshaping systems, and amplifying silenced voices.
That’s what our programme is built for 👇
At our STARLIGHT 2.0 webinar, one message rang clear:
🗣️ Strategic litigation isn’t just about winning cases, it’s about reshaping systems, and amplifying silenced voices.
That’s what our programme is built for 👇
Last week the internet glitched⚡should Europe be worried?
On Oct 20 a major #AWS outage disrupted services of over 2,000 companies globally. The root cause? A DNS bug in its automated system that took hours to fix. This shows a critical vulnerability: Europe's heavy reliance on U.S.-based tech! 👇
On Oct 20 a major #AWS outage disrupted services of over 2,000 companies globally. The root cause? A DNS bug in its automated system that took hours to fix. This shows a critical vulnerability: Europe's heavy reliance on U.S.-based tech! 👇
October 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Last week the internet glitched⚡should Europe be worried?
On Oct 20 a major #AWS outage disrupted services of over 2,000 companies globally. The root cause? A DNS bug in its automated system that took hours to fix. This shows a critical vulnerability: Europe's heavy reliance on U.S.-based tech! 👇
On Oct 20 a major #AWS outage disrupted services of over 2,000 companies globally. The root cause? A DNS bug in its automated system that took hours to fix. This shows a critical vulnerability: Europe's heavy reliance on U.S.-based tech! 👇
💥What if the next big social network isn’t owned by Big Tech but by us?
At #DisinfoCon2025 we’ll explore non-centralised social media —like Mastodon & Bluesky—and look to answer questions like: what makes these platforms different & what happens when moderation belongs to users not the platforms❓⬇️
At #DisinfoCon2025 we’ll explore non-centralised social media —like Mastodon & Bluesky—and look to answer questions like: what makes these platforms different & what happens when moderation belongs to users not the platforms❓⬇️
October 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
💥What if the next big social network isn’t owned by Big Tech but by us?
At #DisinfoCon2025 we’ll explore non-centralised social media —like Mastodon & Bluesky—and look to answer questions like: what makes these platforms different & what happens when moderation belongs to users not the platforms❓⬇️
At #DisinfoCon2025 we’ll explore non-centralised social media —like Mastodon & Bluesky—and look to answer questions like: what makes these platforms different & what happens when moderation belongs to users not the platforms❓⬇️
⚠️ U.S.'s Big Tech controls your data and its laws extend beyond borders!
This is what we will discuss at #DisinfoCon2025 Webinar: Europe’s digital independence & what it should look like. The EU stands at a critical juncture, dependence on US based platforms deepens-how do we take back control?⬇️
This is what we will discuss at #DisinfoCon2025 Webinar: Europe’s digital independence & what it should look like. The EU stands at a critical juncture, dependence on US based platforms deepens-how do we take back control?⬇️
October 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
⚠️ U.S.'s Big Tech controls your data and its laws extend beyond borders!
This is what we will discuss at #DisinfoCon2025 Webinar: Europe’s digital independence & what it should look like. The EU stands at a critical juncture, dependence on US based platforms deepens-how do we take back control?⬇️
This is what we will discuss at #DisinfoCon2025 Webinar: Europe’s digital independence & what it should look like. The EU stands at a critical juncture, dependence on US based platforms deepens-how do we take back control?⬇️
AI is rewriting the rules — and we are keeping democracy in the loop at DisinfoCon 2025!
🚀We are back! This year’s edition explores the uncharted territories at the intersection of technology and democracy and we are bringing together civil society, policymakers, journalists and AI innovators ⬇️
🚀We are back! This year’s edition explores the uncharted territories at the intersection of technology and democracy and we are bringing together civil society, policymakers, journalists and AI innovators ⬇️
October 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
AI is rewriting the rules — and we are keeping democracy in the loop at DisinfoCon 2025!
🚀We are back! This year’s edition explores the uncharted territories at the intersection of technology and democracy and we are bringing together civil society, policymakers, journalists and AI innovators ⬇️
🚀We are back! This year’s edition explores the uncharted territories at the intersection of technology and democracy and we are bringing together civil society, policymakers, journalists and AI innovators ⬇️
In Brussels “simplification” is the new buzzword!
The EU is making a major push to deregulate in the name of efficiency. But at what cost? We shared feedback with the @ec.europa.eu about potentially weakening hard-won safeguards & fundamental rights in the deployment of AI systems. 👇
The EU is making a major push to deregulate in the name of efficiency. But at what cost? We shared feedback with the @ec.europa.eu about potentially weakening hard-won safeguards & fundamental rights in the deployment of AI systems. 👇
October 23, 2025 at 11:55 AM
In Brussels “simplification” is the new buzzword!
The EU is making a major push to deregulate in the name of efficiency. But at what cost? We shared feedback with the @ec.europa.eu about potentially weakening hard-won safeguards & fundamental rights in the deployment of AI systems. 👇
The EU is making a major push to deregulate in the name of efficiency. But at what cost? We shared feedback with the @ec.europa.eu about potentially weakening hard-won safeguards & fundamental rights in the deployment of AI systems. 👇
As the line between real & synthetic content blurs, transparency is key to ensuring trustworthy interactions with AI.
This is why together with @epd.eu CEE Digital Democracy Watch & GLOBSEC we submitted feedback to the @ec.europa.eu open consultation on transparency requirements for genAI systems.👇
This is why together with @epd.eu CEE Digital Democracy Watch & GLOBSEC we submitted feedback to the @ec.europa.eu open consultation on transparency requirements for genAI systems.👇
October 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
As the line between real & synthetic content blurs, transparency is key to ensuring trustworthy interactions with AI.
This is why together with @epd.eu CEE Digital Democracy Watch & GLOBSEC we submitted feedback to the @ec.europa.eu open consultation on transparency requirements for genAI systems.👇
This is why together with @epd.eu CEE Digital Democracy Watch & GLOBSEC we submitted feedback to the @ec.europa.eu open consultation on transparency requirements for genAI systems.👇
📣 Applications are now OPEN for STARLIGHT 2.0 ⭐ !
Too often, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights remains underused in national courts — missing its full potential to drive real, systemic change.
That’s where STARLIGHT 2.0 comes in, that’s where you come in! 👇
Too often, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights remains underused in national courts — missing its full potential to drive real, systemic change.
That’s where STARLIGHT 2.0 comes in, that’s where you come in! 👇
October 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
📣 Applications are now OPEN for STARLIGHT 2.0 ⭐ !
Too often, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights remains underused in national courts — missing its full potential to drive real, systemic change.
That’s where STARLIGHT 2.0 comes in, that’s where you come in! 👇
Too often, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights remains underused in national courts — missing its full potential to drive real, systemic change.
That’s where STARLIGHT 2.0 comes in, that’s where you come in! 👇
🔥Young people make up most of South Sudan’s population, and we are making sure their voices are heard!
In Juba, we brought together emerging youth leaders to strengthen their participation in public life. 👇
In Juba, we brought together emerging youth leaders to strengthen their participation in public life. 👇
October 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🔥Young people make up most of South Sudan’s population, and we are making sure their voices are heard!
In Juba, we brought together emerging youth leaders to strengthen their participation in public life. 👇
In Juba, we brought together emerging youth leaders to strengthen their participation in public life. 👇
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights holds the power ✊to drive real change in courtrooms across Europe, yet it remains underused. It’s time to change that!
If you are ready to turn rights into action, join us next week for the STARLIGHT 2.0 ⭐ launch webinar where we will have 👇
If you are ready to turn rights into action, join us next week for the STARLIGHT 2.0 ⭐ launch webinar where we will have 👇
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights holds the power ✊to drive real change in courtrooms across Europe, yet it remains underused. It’s time to change that!
If you are ready to turn rights into action, join us next week for the STARLIGHT 2.0 ⭐ launch webinar where we will have 👇
If you are ready to turn rights into action, join us next week for the STARLIGHT 2.0 ⭐ launch webinar where we will have 👇
“You can’t fix a broken system with rules made for one that works.”
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social in POLITICO on Poland’s uphill fight to restore judicial independence - reminds us that rebuilding democracy isn’t about ignoring the law, but reimagining it for a system that’s been tested. Read 👇
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social in POLITICO on Poland’s uphill fight to restore judicial independence - reminds us that rebuilding democracy isn’t about ignoring the law, but reimagining it for a system that’s been tested. Read 👇
Poland’s centrist government is pushing to restore the rule of law undermined by the previous populist administration — but the country’s divided politics mean the chances of success are slim.
Poland tries to restore rule of law in the face of a hostile president
Polish President Karol Nawrocki is vowing to scuttle any effort to change the legal system set up by the previous Law and Justice party government.
www.politico.eu
October 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
“You can’t fix a broken system with rules made for one that works.”
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social in POLITICO on Poland’s uphill fight to restore judicial independence - reminds us that rebuilding democracy isn’t about ignoring the law, but reimagining it for a system that’s been tested. Read 👇
Our @jakubjaraczewski.bsky.social in POLITICO on Poland’s uphill fight to restore judicial independence - reminds us that rebuilding democracy isn’t about ignoring the law, but reimagining it for a system that’s been tested. Read 👇
Young Gambians are raising their voices-their leaders are listening✊
The WYDE brought together 271 young citizens & 4 National Assembly Members to discuss the future of The Gambia’s democracy. From voter registration challenges to youth-focused budget reforms and investment in vocational training👇
The WYDE brought together 271 young citizens & 4 National Assembly Members to discuss the future of The Gambia’s democracy. From voter registration challenges to youth-focused budget reforms and investment in vocational training👇
October 14, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Young Gambians are raising their voices-their leaders are listening✊
The WYDE brought together 271 young citizens & 4 National Assembly Members to discuss the future of The Gambia’s democracy. From voter registration challenges to youth-focused budget reforms and investment in vocational training👇
The WYDE brought together 271 young citizens & 4 National Assembly Members to discuss the future of The Gambia’s democracy. From voter registration challenges to youth-focused budget reforms and investment in vocational training👇
Strengthening the rule of law together 🇫🇮🇺🇦
As part of a Rule of Law Clinic hosted by
@ruleoflawcentre.bsky.social under ACCESS Ukraine, Ukrainian and Finnish justice experts met in Helsinki to exchange on judicial coherence, case filtering and quality assurance.
Key for Ukraine’s EU path 💯
As part of a Rule of Law Clinic hosted by
@ruleoflawcentre.bsky.social under ACCESS Ukraine, Ukrainian and Finnish justice experts met in Helsinki to exchange on judicial coherence, case filtering and quality assurance.
Key for Ukraine’s EU path 💯
October 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Strengthening the rule of law together 🇫🇮🇺🇦
As part of a Rule of Law Clinic hosted by
@ruleoflawcentre.bsky.social under ACCESS Ukraine, Ukrainian and Finnish justice experts met in Helsinki to exchange on judicial coherence, case filtering and quality assurance.
Key for Ukraine’s EU path 💯
As part of a Rule of Law Clinic hosted by
@ruleoflawcentre.bsky.social under ACCESS Ukraine, Ukrainian and Finnish justice experts met in Helsinki to exchange on judicial coherence, case filtering and quality assurance.
Key for Ukraine’s EU path 💯