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EPD is the leading European #Democracy support network, advocating for #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #GoodGovernance and #Participation.

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🛡️ The #EuropeanDemocracyShield will be the umbrella initiative structuring democracy support in this @ec.europa.eu mandate.

Will it be up to its promised high standards?

🔍 Our Emma Quaedvlieg did an 8-point analysis of its text, comparing it with EPD recommendations 🧵
🎉 This week's BB ⬇️

📘 Innovating for Election Integrity | @epde.bsky.social
📝 Europe’s Digital Sovereignty
🎙️ Megatrends Afrika | Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik
📍 Civil Society and the OSCE | 11 Dec | @demofinland.bsky.social
💼 The @africaeuropefdn.bsky.social is hiring!

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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#Research💡

🇳🇿 New Zealand ranks #2 in the Global Youth Participation Index!

🔹 Political Affairs Dimension - 89/100
🔹 Elections Dimension - 94/100
🔹 Socio-Economic Dimension - 70/100
🔹 Civic Space Dimension - 83/100

Explore the full data 👉 gypi.epd.eu/country-repo...

#GYPI #YouthParticipation
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
#TODAY

📌 Watch the EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum online and hear from MPs, MEPs, parliamentary networks, EU institutions, civil society, and experts on solutions to strengthen EU democracies.

💻 multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstream...
EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum - Multimedia Centre
The multimedia platform of the European Parliament is the official public available repository of the media production of the Secretariat of the European Parliament, managed by the Directorate-General...
multimedia.europarl.europa.eu
November 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
#Policy💬

💻 Is digital sovereignty only about the economy? What if we told you that it can also make your social media feeds more democratic? 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#EPDNetwork 🌐

📔Enhancing civil society participation is one of the objectives of the Finnish Presidency of the OSCE in 2025.

Join @demofinland.bsky.social to have your say on the civil society recommendations prepared by @anujuvonen.bsky.social.

📌 11 December at 10:30 UTC+2, Online

Info ⬇️
Enhancing civil society participation is one of the objectives of the Finnish Presidency of the OSCE. Join us to discuss the set of civil society recommendations prepared by Anu Juvonen, Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Civil Society.
👉 demofinland.org/en/democracy...
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
#Policy💬

🛡️ The #EuropeanDemocracyShield will be the umbrella initiative structuring democracy support in this @ec.europa.eu mandate.

Will it be up to its promised high standards?

🔍 Our Emma Quaedvlieg did an 8-point analysis of its text, comparing it with EPD recommendations 🧵
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🎉 This week's BB ⬇️

📘 EPD's analysis of the #EuropeanDemocracyShield
📝 Heritage Foundation Pushes its MEGA Vision in Europe
🎙️ One Man’s Story Inside the Siege of El Fasher
📍 How to Create a Democracy Shield that Delivers | 18 Nov
💼 @gamian-europe.bsky.social is hiring!

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November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
#Policy 💬

🛡️ #EuropeanDemocracyShield is the talk of the town!

💡 Leading MEPs and experts will present and debate policy and practical recommendations for the Democracy Shield, what it would mean for tech and democracy in Europe, and for investment in a resilient democracy. 🧵
November 13, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🛡️ The long-awaited #EuropeanDemocracyShield was presented today by Executive Vice President @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social and Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social

This initiative will be the European Commission’s umbrella agenda for democracy support for the rest of its mandate. 🧵
November 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
#Research 💡

🗳️The 2024 #elections across #Botswana, #Mozambique, #Namibia, and #SouthAfrica revealed shifting voting patterns.

The results may mark a turning point in the region’s politics, signalling the decline of liberation parties.

Continue reading ⤵️
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/democratic-s...
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#EPDNetwork🌐

⏰ 5 weeks left to apply for @wfd.org's legislative scrutiny and technology course: a University of London-certified course exploring how technology can enhance the legislative process

📌 Groups of 5 or more receive a 10% discount.

Find out more ⬇️
Certified course on legislative scrutiny and technology
www.wfd.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
#EPDNetwork🌐

📌 This Wednesday: something is shifting in the digital world, and at DisinfoCon 2025, @democracyreporting.bsky.social is stepping forward.

🤖 This year’s edition explores the intersection of technology and democracy, from decentralised social networks to AI ethics.

Register ⬇️
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 ⬇️
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
#EPDNetwork 🌐

📢 The European Partnership for Democracy community is glad to welcome MEMO 98! 🧵
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
📊 #EUSEE Data, what is it good for?

🔵 Helping stakeholders navigate political crises
🔵 Supporting advocacy for community services 🧵
November 7, 2025 at 10:17 AM
🎉 This week's BB ⬇️
📘 Financial Barriers that Undermine Democracy in Malaysia | @wfd.org
📝 Rule of Law Index 2025 | WJP
🎙️Trump's Hemispheric Defence Agenda | @ecfr.eu
📍DisinfoCon2025 | 10 Nov | @democracyreporting.bsky.social
💼 We are hiring a Research and Programme Officer!

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November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📌 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, EPD and a group of 65 organisations published a checklist for an effective Shield. 🧵
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
#Research 💡

How does EPD’s research contribute to supporting civil society? 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
💡 The EU Parliamentary Democracy Forum will gather MPs, MEPs, parliamentary networks, EU institutions, civil society, and experts to share solutions to strengthen EU democracies.

Our Executive Director, @kenlcg.bsky.social, will represent EPD with a panel on "Overcoming Political Polarisation". 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
#Policy 💬

📌 There is a high level of distrust towards institutions, as many people feel like the system doesn’t serve them. But the democracy support community and policymakers together can do a lot to strengthen people’s trust in our democracies. 🧵
November 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
📢 Are you passionate about civic space and monitoring the enabling environment? You might be our next Research and Programme Officer!

Apply before 16 November here 🖇️ https://ow.ly/kQ5p50XlRI8
November 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🎉 This week's BB ⬇️

📘 Tanzania’s War of Terror | @amnesty.org
📝 Côte d'Ivoire’s Elections | @theconversation.com
🎙️ The great Gen Z Revolt | @theguardian.com
📍 World Forum for Democracy 2025 | 5-7 Nov | @coe.int
💼 @electionwatcheu.bsky.social is hiring!

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October 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#Research 💡

The US has shifted towards engaging with the regime of President #Lukashenka.

This move threatens to dismantle years of coordinated pressure, warns recent research by @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu.

Continue reading ⤵️
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/why-the-eu-m...
October 29, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🧩 #Programmes

Democracy thrives when it’s participatory!
🇲🇩🇺🇦 This Tuesday, Moldovan & Ukrainian CSOs exchanged practices on civic participation at the ‘‘Council of Europe Standards on Civil Society and Tools for Civic Participation’’ conference organised by EPD’s member ALDA. 🧵
October 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
#EPDNetwork 🌐

📌 Supporting democracy is not about exporting a model. It needs a deep understanding of the local realities.

📚 A new tool published by @wfd.org and partners helps democracy support actors to make sense of political contexts and implement locally-led change.

Deep dive now ⬇️
Political Systems and Democratic Governance (PSDG) Diagnostic
www.wfd.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🎉 This week's BB ⬇️

📘 Democratic Shockwaves in Southern Africa | @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
📝 Democracy on Trial in Côte d’Ivoire
💻 The Meta Monetization Archive
📍Inclusive Digital Europe Conference | 7 Nov
💼 International IDEA is hiring a Programme Assistant

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October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM