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💡 Your one-stop-shop for expertise on European democracy support, bringing together analysts and policymakers.

A joint initiative of Carnegie Europe & the European Partnership for Democracy

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Thank you to all our speakers and participants for joining us for two days.

We look forward to seeing you at the IDD next year!

#IDDBrussels
September 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
During the panel discussion on the next EU budget:

"Democracy is a European public good that requires funding; it is infrastructure. Without it nothing works" says Sophie Pornschlegel (@sophiepornschlegel.bsky.social) 💪

#IDDBrussels
September 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🗣️ Richard Youngs presents key findings from our latest Deep Dive.

The world is entering into a new phase of civic movements.
The civil society around the world has became more fragmented and more diverse. Yet donors have not yet caught up with these changes.

Learn more 👉 ow.ly/ovpM50W76t5
September 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Day 2 at the International Democracy Day Brussels has just started.

Check the full agenda here 👉 idd-brussels.eu/agenda/

#IDDBrussels
September 19, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Kajsa Ollongren (@kajsaollongren.bsky.social), EU Special Representative for Human Rights, closes Day 1.

💬 Democracy cannot be taken for granted. We have to defend it from both internal and external threats.

#IDDBrussels
September 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
💬 Democracy day serves as a reminder that democratic achievements are never guaranteed. We need to protect them with every means we can use, and to do it together.

- Laura Chinchilla (@laurachinchilla.bsky.social), President of Costa Rica (2010-2014)
September 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
💬 We have laws in favour of inclusion but there are still barriers which we need to lift in order to help women.

We need women in high level positions that would impact other women.

- Ms Harlette Badou N’Guessan Kouamé
September 18, 2025 at 3:12 PM
💬 As polarisation in our country increases, we are creating moments of unity", shares Dr. Tasnim Jara about democratic movements in Bangladesh.

- from the panel "Democracy for All: Inclusive Democracy as a Pathway to Security and Development".

#IDDBrussels
September 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
👥 Today and tomorrow, we join the International Democracy Day Brussels "Democracy and Inclusion in an Age of Insecurity".

Full programme 👉 idd-brussels.eu/agenda/

#IDDBrussels #InternationalDemocracyDay
September 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
📢 Save the date | European Democracy at a Crossroads

Want to be part of a global gathering to discuss democracy in Europe? Sign up for the pre-programme side event of the Democracy R&D Annual Conference.

Register now 👉 forms.gle/5F6hYYWdeQCF...

More info 🔗 www.drd2025.org/pre-programm...
September 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
📖 Belarusian activism is shifting from structured, institution-based to fast, decentralised, and digital forms.

Digital tools are creating safe spaces for political debate and engaging people who might otherwise remain marginalised in traditional movements.

Learn more 👉 ow.ly/ovpM50W76t5
July 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
📘 In recent years, youth-led civic movements have played an important role in democratic processes.

Yet donors remain uncertain about how to engage with activists, given a lack of institutionalisation.

How can they better support emerging pro-democracy movements?

🔗 ow.ly/ovpM50W76t5
June 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
📕 Although the general state of democracy has worsened globally, there have been democratic breakthroughs in some countries.

Six case studies - focusing on Brazil, Montenegro, Guatemala, Thailand, Zambia, Bangladesh - examine how EU interventions supported these moments.

🔗 ow.ly/a6Rb50W7NTg
June 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
📖 Innovative forms of activism are playing an increasingly vital role in democratic processes.

💡 Our research shows that both formal civil society and new activism bring unique strengths - and that their impact is greatest when their efforts complement one another.

Read more
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June 24, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🗣️ Our Research & Data Manager, Evelyn Mantoiu (@evelynmantoiu.bsky.social) took part in the 2nd Civic Engagement Conference hosted by CPR Moldova 🇲🇩

She moderated a panel on tools for deliberative democracy, exploring the enabling factors for democratic innovations to be successfully implemented.
June 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This case study is part of our Deep Dive, "European Responses to Moments of Democratic Opportunity".

The report presents six case studies on how the EU has responded to moments of democratic opportunity in Brazil, Montenegro, Guatemala, Thailand, Zambia, & Bangladesh.

Explore 👉 ow.ly/a6Rb50W7NTg
June 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
📚 | As civic movements evolve and become more influential, their evolution presents challenges for democracy support strategies - such as the lack of mechanisms to support informal activists.

How can donors better foster the civic sphere?

Read our latest deep dive👇
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June 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This case study is part of our Deep Dive, "European Responses to Moments of Democratic Opportunity".

The report presents six case studies on how the EU has responded to moments of democratic opportunity in Brazil, Montenegro, Guatemala, Thailand, Zambia, & Bangladesh.

Explore 👉 ow.ly/lPAn50Vmgfo
June 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM
This case study is part of our Deep Dive, "European Responses to Moments of Democratic Opportunity".

The report presents six case studies on how the EU has responded to moments of democratic opportunity in Brazil, Montenegro, Guatemala, Thailand, Zambia, & Bangladesh.

Explore 👉 ow.ly/lPAn50Vmgfo
May 20, 2025 at 9:30 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 👏
May 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
This case study is part of our Deep Dive 📚

The report presents six case studies on how the EU has responded to moments of democratic opportunity in Brazil, Montenegro, Guatemala, Thailand, Zambia, & Bangladesh.

Explore 👉 ow.ly/lPAn50Vmgfo
May 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM
This case study is part of our Deep Dive, “European Responses to Moments of Democratic Opportunity.”

The report presents six case studies on Brazil, Montenegro, Guatemala, Thailand, Zambia, and Bangladesh.

Explore 👉 ow.ly/lPAn50Vmgfo
May 7, 2025 at 8:05 AM
JUST OUT 📚

Civic movements are increasingly driving democratic processes around the world - but donors often struggle to engage given the lack of accountability mechanisms.

Our new report offers insights into how donors can better support this new phase of civic movements.

👉 ow.ly/FLl250VMPu4
May 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
This case study is part of our latest Deep Dive, "European Responses to Moments of Democratic Opportunity."

The report presents six case studies on Brazil, Montenegro, Guatemala, Thailand, Zambia, and Bangladesh.

Explore 👉 ow.ly/lPAn50Vmgfo

@oliverstuenkel.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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