Democracy Reporting International
@democracyreporting.bsky.social
DRI supports local ways of promoting democracy with impartial analysis and best practice examples, bringing international standards of democracy to life.
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!
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 🧵
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 💪
These new civic champions are now ready to mobilise their communities, fight misinformation & make sure every voter from city centers to remote villages has the tools to participate fully and confidently.
🤝 @youthdemocracycohort.com National Election Watch Sierra Leone @ec.europa.eu @epd.eu
🤝 @youthdemocracycohort.com National Election Watch Sierra Leone @ec.europa.eu @epd.eu
November 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM
These new civic champions are now ready to mobilise their communities, fight misinformation & make sure every voter from city centers to remote villages has the tools to participate fully and confidently.
🤝 @youthdemocracycohort.com National Election Watch Sierra Leone @ec.europa.eu @epd.eu
🤝 @youthdemocracycohort.com National Election Watch Sierra Leone @ec.europa.eu @epd.eu
🔥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 ⬇️
🎙️Moderator:
@saman-nazari.bsky.social
Stronger together online and offline.
Let’s build the democratic system we need!
💪with support from @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social
Embassy of Canada to Germany
@saman-nazari.bsky.social
Stronger together online and offline.
Let’s build the democratic system we need!
💪with support from @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social
Embassy of Canada to Germany
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🎙️Moderator:
@saman-nazari.bsky.social
Stronger together online and offline.
Let’s build the democratic system we need!
💪with support from @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social
Embassy of Canada to Germany
@saman-nazari.bsky.social
Stronger together online and offline.
Let’s build the democratic system we need!
💪with support from @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social
Embassy of Canada to Germany
Our speakers will discuss what’s working, where collab still falls short, and how we can level-up before the next election cycle puts Europe to the test again.
🎤Speakers:
@leafruehwirth.bsky.social
Timo Lenk
Charles Terroille
@mxbernhard.bsky.social
⬇️
🎤Speakers:
@leafruehwirth.bsky.social
Timo Lenk
Charles Terroille
@mxbernhard.bsky.social
⬇️
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Our speakers will discuss what’s working, where collab still falls short, and how we can level-up before the next election cycle puts Europe to the test again.
🎤Speakers:
@leafruehwirth.bsky.social
Timo Lenk
Charles Terroille
@mxbernhard.bsky.social
⬇️
🎤Speakers:
@leafruehwirth.bsky.social
Timo Lenk
Charles Terroille
@mxbernhard.bsky.social
⬇️
Session 3 at #DisinfoCon2025 is all about that collective defence:
🔥How do we move from scattered efforts to real coordination across sectors?
🔥How do we protect public debate while building strong, agile networks against manipulation?
This is where we start connecting the dots ⬇️
🔥How do we move from scattered efforts to real coordination across sectors?
🔥How do we protect public debate while building strong, agile networks against manipulation?
This is where we start connecting the dots ⬇️
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Session 3 at #DisinfoCon2025 is all about that collective defence:
🔥How do we move from scattered efforts to real coordination across sectors?
🔥How do we protect public debate while building strong, agile networks against manipulation?
This is where we start connecting the dots ⬇️
🔥How do we move from scattered efforts to real coordination across sectors?
🔥How do we protect public debate while building strong, agile networks against manipulation?
This is where we start connecting the dots ⬇️
💪with support from @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social Embassy of Canada to Germany
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social Embassy of Canada to Germany
October 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
💪with support from @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social Embassy of Canada to Germany
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social Embassy of Canada to Germany
Our panellists will focus on a big ethical question: how can these tools be better aligned with democratic values?
🎙️Moderator:
@duncanallen.bsky.social
🎤Speakers:
Dr. Adriana Cuppuleri
Dr. @zhijingjin.bsky.social
Benjamin Shultz
Check-out the programme & join the waiting list▶️ bit.ly/3L8XMPa
🎙️Moderator:
@duncanallen.bsky.social
🎤Speakers:
Dr. Adriana Cuppuleri
Dr. @zhijingjin.bsky.social
Benjamin Shultz
Check-out the programme & join the waiting list▶️ bit.ly/3L8XMPa
October 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Our panellists will focus on a big ethical question: how can these tools be better aligned with democratic values?
🎙️Moderator:
@duncanallen.bsky.social
🎤Speakers:
Dr. Adriana Cuppuleri
Dr. @zhijingjin.bsky.social
Benjamin Shultz
Check-out the programme & join the waiting list▶️ bit.ly/3L8XMPa
🎙️Moderator:
@duncanallen.bsky.social
🎤Speakers:
Dr. Adriana Cuppuleri
Dr. @zhijingjin.bsky.social
Benjamin Shultz
Check-out the programme & join the waiting list▶️ bit.ly/3L8XMPa
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⬇️
Webinar recording 👉 bit.ly/4oabcbV
Call for applications 👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social ky.social
@hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
Call for applications 👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social ky.social
@hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
October 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Webinar recording 👉 bit.ly/4oabcbV
Call for applications 👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social ky.social
@hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
Call for applications 👉 bit.ly/4o9Pmph
🤝 @hungarianhelsinki.bsky.social ky.social
@hertieschool.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu
Training lawyers not just to litigate, but to think & act strategically, turning legal victories into political and societal change.
Check out the slides for some of inspiring quotes ✨ from our speakers.
Remember that applications are open until 20 Nov 👇
Check out the slides for some of inspiring quotes ✨ from our speakers.
Remember that applications are open until 20 Nov 👇
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Training lawyers not just to litigate, but to think & act strategically, turning legal victories into political and societal change.
Check out the slides for some of inspiring quotes ✨ from our speakers.
Remember that applications are open until 20 Nov 👇
Check out the slides for some of inspiring quotes ✨ from our speakers.
Remember that applications are open until 20 Nov 👇
⭐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 👇
At the #DisinfoCon2025 webinar on Nov 12, we will be tackling these questions:
Can Europe afford to be this dependent? Is it time to build a resilient, European-led digital ecosystem?
If you are curious to see what really happens behind the screens of #BigTech register now! bit.ly/3L8XMPa
Can Europe afford to be this dependent? Is it time to build a resilient, European-led digital ecosystem?
If you are curious to see what really happens behind the screens of #BigTech register now! bit.ly/3L8XMPa
October 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
At the #DisinfoCon2025 webinar on Nov 12, we will be tackling these questions:
Can Europe afford to be this dependent? Is it time to build a resilient, European-led digital ecosystem?
If you are curious to see what really happens behind the screens of #BigTech register now! bit.ly/3L8XMPa
Can Europe afford to be this dependent? Is it time to build a resilient, European-led digital ecosystem?
If you are curious to see what really happens behind the screens of #BigTech register now! bit.ly/3L8XMPa
Our speakers will decode the Fediverse, the protocols, the people & the promise of a freer, fairer internet:
🎤 @aaron.bsky.team
🎤 @sandrabarthel.bsky.social
🎤Jaz-Michael King
🎙️ @dalvarador.bsky.social
This isn’t just another tech debate. It’s a glimpse into what online democracy could look like⬇️
🎤 @aaron.bsky.team
🎤 @sandrabarthel.bsky.social
🎤Jaz-Michael King
🎙️ @dalvarador.bsky.social
This isn’t just another tech debate. It’s a glimpse into what online democracy could look like⬇️
October 28, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Our speakers will decode the Fediverse, the protocols, the people & the promise of a freer, fairer internet:
🎤 @aaron.bsky.team
🎤 @sandrabarthel.bsky.social
🎤Jaz-Michael King
🎙️ @dalvarador.bsky.social
This isn’t just another tech debate. It’s a glimpse into what online democracy could look like⬇️
🎤 @aaron.bsky.team
🎤 @sandrabarthel.bsky.social
🎤Jaz-Michael King
🎙️ @dalvarador.bsky.social
This isn’t just another tech debate. It’s a glimpse into what online democracy could look like⬇️
💥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❓⬇️
Join us online!
📅Tuesday, 12 November
⏰16:00 CET
💻 Register now: bit.ly/49fDWf2
💪with support from @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social
📅Tuesday, 12 November
⏰16:00 CET
💻 Register now: bit.ly/49fDWf2
💪with support from @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Join us online!
📅Tuesday, 12 November
⏰16:00 CET
💻 Register now: bit.ly/49fDWf2
💪with support from @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social
📅Tuesday, 12 November
⏰16:00 CET
💻 Register now: bit.ly/49fDWf2
💪with support from @stiftungmercator.bsky.social
🤝co-organised by @alliance4europe.bsky.social
⚠️ 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?⬇️
Democracy’s next chapter is being written in code — and it starts at DisinfoCon; this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!
🤝 @stiftungmercator.bsky.social @alliance4europe.bsky.social Embassy of Canada to Germany
🤝 @stiftungmercator.bsky.social @alliance4europe.bsky.social Embassy of Canada to Germany
October 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Democracy’s next chapter is being written in code — and it starts at DisinfoCon; this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!
🤝 @stiftungmercator.bsky.social @alliance4europe.bsky.social Embassy of Canada to Germany
🤝 @stiftungmercator.bsky.social @alliance4europe.bsky.social Embassy of Canada to Germany