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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 🧵
#EPDNetwork💬

📚 @wfd.org expert, Cecillia Makonyola, introduces us to MINA, a step-by-step method that helps parliaments, political parties, and electoral bodies identify and address the institutional conditions that enable violence against women in politics.

Read the full blog ⬇️
The making of MINA: A systemic response to address violence against women in politics
www.wfd.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
#EPDNetwork🌐

📷 With photos, testimonies, and community-led works, the ROJDA exhibition sheds light on the heritage, resilience, and lived experiences of the Yazidi community.

📌 In Brussels, from 12 December. Info: https://ow.ly/mRh650XCClp

🖇️ Curated by Hawar.help and supported by elbarlement.
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🎉 This week's BB ⬇️

📘 How Europe Can Rebuild Democratic Legitimacy | @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
📝 WWI Chemicals Used Against Georgian Protestors
🎙️ On Trial for People-Smuggling in Lesbos | @theguardian.com
📍 ROJDA | 12 Dec
💼 @democracyreporting.bsky.social is hiring!

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December 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🧩 #Programmes

The second edition of the Electoral Integrity Africa Summit was beyond inspiring. 💡

🇿🇲 Held in Lusaka on 11 and 12 November, as part of the AHEAD Africa project led by EPD, the Summit brought eye-opening conversations on democracy and elections.

What resonated with us? 🧵
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🔔 What will European democracy look like in 2040? If you want to contribute to shaping Europe's democratic future and are aged 18-35, you should take a look at this!

An #OpenCall to participate in YouthDecide 2040 National Workshops across 19 countries!

🖇️ youthdecide2040.eu/national-wor...
YouthDecide 2040 | Open call for National Workshops across Europe!
YouTube video by YouthDecide 2040
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December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#Research💡

🇵🇹 Portugal ranks #22 in the Global Youth Participation Index!

🔹 Political Affairs Dimension - 64/100
🔹 Elections Dimension - 69/100
🔹 Socio-Economic Dimension - 89/100
🔹 Civic Space Dimension - 76/100

Explore the full data 👉 gypi.epd.eu/country-repo...
December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
💻 Online information spaces have evolved, causing gaps in policies.

📖 A new report from International IDEA and EPD uses the 2024 global super election cycle to analyse current gaps and needed actions, providing policy recommendations for the EU.

Take a look here 🖇️ https://ow.ly/43ma50XAx66
December 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#EPDNetwork🌐

📢 The EPD Community has big news!

After 10 years as EPD's Executive Director, @kenlcg.bsky.social is stepping down for a sabbatical year. He will be replaced by Thijs Berman.🧵
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#Policy 💬

📌 Don't miss the latest from #EUSEE ⬇️
November 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🎉 This week's BB ⬇️

📘 Democracy Monitoring Mechanisms | @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
📝 Political Influencers and Elections? | CEEDDW
🎙️ How Orbán Funnels Assets to His Bros | @ftm.eu
📍 Democracy Beyond the Algorithm | 4 Dec | @kt4democracy.bsky.social
💼 @boell.de is hiring!

📬 ow.ly/Xwpk50V7vpa
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#Research 💡

Today, numerous monitoring tools exist to warn about shifts in democratic space across the globe.

Do they actually help the international community better respond to democratic backsliding?

Latest on @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu ⤵️ ow.ly/2tKC50XxYJq

@hivos.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
#Programmes🧩

🫂 Europe and Africa must work together to deliver for people.
Ahead of the 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda, EPD, along with civil society from both continents, has put together a set of recommendations for leaders to prioritise.

Check them out 📝 bit.ly/48bU2nH

#AUEU25
November 25, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🎉 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!

📬 ow.ly/Xwpk50V7vpa
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