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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.
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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.
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Young people - too often excluded from political spaces - are forging alternative routes to democratic engagement.
💬 The public sphere needs to see youth-led movements as potentially sustainable models for rethinking how democracy could work in the future, urges Carlotta Magoga.
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💬 The public sphere needs to see youth-led movements as potentially sustainable models for rethinking how democracy could work in the future, urges Carlotta Magoga.
👉Continue reading
Misunderstanding Youth Activism: How Young People Are Rewriting Democracy
Youth activism is redefining democracy as young people create new paths of participation and inclusive political change.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Young people - too often excluded from political spaces - are forging alternative routes to democratic engagement.
💬 The public sphere needs to see youth-led movements as potentially sustainable models for rethinking how democracy could work in the future, urges Carlotta Magoga.
👉Continue reading
💬 The public sphere needs to see youth-led movements as potentially sustainable models for rethinking how democracy could work in the future, urges Carlotta Magoga.
👉Continue reading
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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
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
#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
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
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As part of the AHEAD Africa project, the @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu contributes to research on the state of democratic governance and civic space across African Union member states.
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
As part of the AHEAD Africa project, the @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu contributes to research on the state of democratic governance and civic space across African Union member states.
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🗳️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...
🗳️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
#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...
🗳️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...
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New article from the @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu:
"Democratic Shockwaves in Southern Africa": A look back at how the 2024 elections caused political shifts in the Southern Africa region.
Read more ⤵️ europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/democratic-s...
"Democratic Shockwaves in Southern Africa": A look back at how the 2024 elections caused political shifts in the Southern Africa region.
Read more ⤵️ europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/democratic-s...
Democratic Shockwaves in Southern Africa - European Democracy Hub
Southern Africa 2024 elections saw liberation parties lose dominance, voters demand reform, accountability and democratic change.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New article from the @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu:
"Democratic Shockwaves in Southern Africa": A look back at how the 2024 elections caused political shifts in the Southern Africa region.
Read more ⤵️ europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/democratic-s...
"Democratic Shockwaves in Southern Africa": A look back at how the 2024 elections caused political shifts in the Southern Africa region.
Read more ⤵️ europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/democratic-s...
📖 The EU should sustain its sanctions on Lukashenka's regime and double down on its support for Belarus’s democratic forces.
How? Read the spotlight ⤵️
How? Read the spotlight ⤵️
Why the EU Must Not Engage With Lukashenka’s Regime in Belarus
EU sanctions on Belarus Lukashenka remain vital to curb authoritarianism, counter Russia’s influence, and support democratic forces.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
November 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
📖 The EU should sustain its sanctions on Lukashenka's regime and double down on its support for Belarus’s democratic forces.
How? Read the spotlight ⤵️
How? Read the spotlight ⤵️
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November 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Serbians have gathered to commemorate the victims of the Novi Sad tragedy, which sparked Serbia’s largest youth-led movements.
💬 Serbians are well aware that they are playing the long game here. But, they are pushing for systemic change, no matter how long it takes. - @emmaquaedvlieg.bsky.social
💬 Serbians are well aware that they are playing the long game here. But, they are pushing for systemic change, no matter how long it takes. - @emmaquaedvlieg.bsky.social
Serbia: Past the Point of No Return?
Serbia's pro-democracy movement is challenging Aleksandar Vučić’s authoritarian rule through historic student-led protests.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
November 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Serbians have gathered to commemorate the victims of the Novi Sad tragedy, which sparked Serbia’s largest youth-led movements.
💬 Serbians are well aware that they are playing the long game here. But, they are pushing for systemic change, no matter how long it takes. - @emmaquaedvlieg.bsky.social
💬 Serbians are well aware that they are playing the long game here. But, they are pushing for systemic change, no matter how long it takes. - @emmaquaedvlieg.bsky.social
📖 #Elections in 2024 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 long-standing liberation parties and the strengthening of democratic norms.
Learn more ⤵️
The results may mark a turning point in the region’s politics, signalling the decline of long-standing liberation parties and the strengthening of democratic norms.
Learn more ⤵️
Democratic Shockwaves in Southern Africa - European Democracy Hub
Southern Africa 2024 elections saw liberation parties lose dominance, voters demand reform, accountability and democratic change.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📖 #Elections in 2024 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 long-standing liberation parties and the strengthening of democratic norms.
Learn more ⤵️
The results may mark a turning point in the region’s politics, signalling the decline of long-standing liberation parties and the strengthening of democratic norms.
Learn more ⤵️
📖 Pressures from external illiberal forces continue to threaten #Moldova, but they are only part of the challenges.
Economic stagnation, slow justice-sector reform, and perceptions that benefit accrue to the elites also fuel frustration and weaken democratic resilience.
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Economic stagnation, slow justice-sector reform, and perceptions that benefit accrue to the elites also fuel frustration and weaken democratic resilience.
Continue reading ⤵️
Tackling the Pressing Challenges to Moldova’s Democracy - European Democracy Hub
Moldova democracy and election integrity face challenges from Russian interference, weak institutions, and public distrust.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
📖 Pressures from external illiberal forces continue to threaten #Moldova, but they are only part of the challenges.
Economic stagnation, slow justice-sector reform, and perceptions that benefit accrue to the elites also fuel frustration and weaken democratic resilience.
Continue reading ⤵️
Economic stagnation, slow justice-sector reform, and perceptions that benefit accrue to the elites also fuel frustration and weaken democratic resilience.
Continue reading ⤵️
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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...
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
#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...
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...
📖 While Washington explores renewed contacts with Minsk, Europe should hold the line.
For the EU, re-engaging with #Lukashenka would not only be unwise, but also counterproductive for Europe’s security interests.
Continue reading 👇
For the EU, re-engaging with #Lukashenka would not only be unwise, but also counterproductive for Europe’s security interests.
Continue reading 👇
Why the EU Must Not Engage With Lukashenka’s Regime in Belarus
EU sanctions on Belarus Lukashenka remain vital to curb authoritarianism, counter Russia’s influence, and support democratic forces.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
October 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
📖 While Washington explores renewed contacts with Minsk, Europe should hold the line.
For the EU, re-engaging with #Lukashenka would not only be unwise, but also counterproductive for Europe’s security interests.
Continue reading 👇
For the EU, re-engaging with #Lukashenka would not only be unwise, but also counterproductive for Europe’s security interests.
Continue reading 👇
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🗣️ Delegates from our WYDE Freedoms, EU SEE and @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu projects took part in Forum 2000, in the Czech Republic, to discuss how the democracy support community can reconfigure the cooperation between global democratic actors of unprecedented challenges.
October 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
🗣️ Delegates from our WYDE Freedoms, EU SEE and @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu projects took part in Forum 2000, in the Czech Republic, to discuss how the democracy support community can reconfigure the cooperation between global democratic actors of unprecedented challenges.
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📸 Throwback to the pre-programme event of the Democracy R&D 2025 Conference in Brussels, where EPD and its member Free Press Unlimited joined practitioners and advocates to open the discussions with European lenses:
📌 How democratic is Europe today?
📌 How democratic is Europe today?
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📸 Throwback to the pre-programme event of the Democracy R&D 2025 Conference in Brussels, where EPD and its member Free Press Unlimited joined practitioners and advocates to open the discussions with European lenses:
📌 How democratic is Europe today?
📌 How democratic is Europe today?
🗳️ 2024 was a ‘super elections’ year across the globe - and Southern Africa was no exception.
The results shocked long-standing liberation parties, many of which lost their dominance.
Liberation parties must reform to meet the expectations of a younger electorate.
Read the latest 👇
The results shocked long-standing liberation parties, many of which lost their dominance.
Liberation parties must reform to meet the expectations of a younger electorate.
Read the latest 👇
Democratic Shockwaves in Southern Africa - European Democracy Hub
Southern Africa 2024 elections saw liberation parties lose dominance, voters demand reform, accountability and democratic change.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
October 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🗳️ 2024 was a ‘super elections’ year across the globe - and Southern Africa was no exception.
The results shocked long-standing liberation parties, many of which lost their dominance.
Liberation parties must reform to meet the expectations of a younger electorate.
Read the latest 👇
The results shocked long-standing liberation parties, many of which lost their dominance.
Liberation parties must reform to meet the expectations of a younger electorate.
Read the latest 👇
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We discussed the need for more ambitious European responses, and to rethink democracy support to better align with local needs, rebuild trust and capacity, and focus both on democratic resilience inside Europe and democracy promotion outside.
Many thanks to the Forum 2000 team for hosting us!
Many thanks to the Forum 2000 team for hosting us!
October 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We discussed the need for more ambitious European responses, and to rethink democracy support to better align with local needs, rebuild trust and capacity, and focus both on democratic resilience inside Europe and democracy promotion outside.
Many thanks to the Forum 2000 team for hosting us!
Many thanks to the Forum 2000 team for hosting us!
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We brought together an inspiring panel featuring @richardyoungs.bsky.social @carnegieendowment.org, Marc De Tollenaere @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, Ted Piccone @brookings.edu & Jerzy Pomianowski (EED).
October 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
We brought together an inspiring panel featuring @richardyoungs.bsky.social @carnegieendowment.org, Marc De Tollenaere @oecd-ocde.bsky.social, Ted Piccone @brookings.edu & Jerzy Pomianowski (EED).
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I had the pleasure of chairing a panel coorganized by @gmfus.bsky.social & @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu at the annual Forum 2000 conference on the future of European democracy support after the US' retreat from the field.
October 17, 2025 at 10:50 AM
I had the pleasure of chairing a panel coorganized by @gmfus.bsky.social & @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu at the annual Forum 2000 conference on the future of European democracy support after the US' retreat from the field.
📖 The US has shifted towards engaging with Lukashenka's regime in #Belarus, a move that threatens to dismantle years of coordinated pressure.
The EU must not repeat the mistake of re-engagement, instead should sustain sanctions and double down on support for democratic forces.
Continue reading 👇
The EU must not repeat the mistake of re-engagement, instead should sustain sanctions and double down on support for democratic forces.
Continue reading 👇
Why the EU Must Not Engage With Lukashenka’s Regime in Belarus
EU sanctions on Belarus Lukashenka remain vital to curb authoritarianism, counter Russia’s influence, and support democratic forces.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
October 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📖 The US has shifted towards engaging with Lukashenka's regime in #Belarus, a move that threatens to dismantle years of coordinated pressure.
The EU must not repeat the mistake of re-engagement, instead should sustain sanctions and double down on support for democratic forces.
Continue reading 👇
The EU must not repeat the mistake of re-engagement, instead should sustain sanctions and double down on support for democratic forces.
Continue reading 👇
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"Young people are not disengaged – they are redefining #participation."
💡 A must-read from @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu on the lessons structured systems of civic participation can learn from the way young people mobilise. 👇
💡 A must-read from @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu on the lessons structured systems of civic participation can learn from the way young people mobilise. 👇
📖 Often labelled as “youth”, young people are taken into account only when it comes to youth issues or in limited spaces like youth councils.
In search of alternative routes, they are developing new forms of civic engagement, rewriting the rules of political participation.
Latest article 👇
In search of alternative routes, they are developing new forms of civic engagement, rewriting the rules of political participation.
Latest article 👇
Misunderstanding Youth Activism: How Young People Are Rewriting Democracy
Youth activism is redefining democracy as young people create new paths of participation and inclusive political change.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
"Young people are not disengaged – they are redefining #participation."
💡 A must-read from @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu on the lessons structured systems of civic participation can learn from the way young people mobilise. 👇
💡 A must-read from @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu on the lessons structured systems of civic participation can learn from the way young people mobilise. 👇
📖 The EU’s new Pact for the Mediterranean aims to renew Euro-MENA relations, but looks dead on arrival.
Given the EU’s reluctance to sanction Israel and shifting regional dynamics, the pact risks being worse than simply pointless.
Continue reading on @carnegieeurope.bsky.social ⤵️
Given the EU’s reluctance to sanction Israel and shifting regional dynamics, the pact risks being worse than simply pointless.
Continue reading on @carnegieeurope.bsky.social ⤵️
The EU’s Dead-on-Arrival Pact for the Mediterranean
The EU’s new Pact for the Mediterranean aims to reshape the bloc’s relations with its Southern neighborhood. But the initiative lacks concrete measures to address societal divides and the region’s pre...
carnegieendowment.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
📖 The EU’s new Pact for the Mediterranean aims to renew Euro-MENA relations, but looks dead on arrival.
Given the EU’s reluctance to sanction Israel and shifting regional dynamics, the pact risks being worse than simply pointless.
Continue reading on @carnegieeurope.bsky.social ⤵️
Given the EU’s reluctance to sanction Israel and shifting regional dynamics, the pact risks being worse than simply pointless.
Continue reading on @carnegieeurope.bsky.social ⤵️
💬 The integrity of Moldova's parliamentary election is crucial for the country’s democratic future and should give momentum to ongoing democratic reforms.
Read our latest spotlight and learn about Moldova’s recent democratic reforms and remaining internal vulnerabilities ⤵️
Read our latest spotlight and learn about Moldova’s recent democratic reforms and remaining internal vulnerabilities ⤵️
Tackling the Pressing Challenges to Moldova’s Democracy - European Democracy Hub
Moldova democracy and election integrity face challenges from Russian interference, weak institutions, and public distrust.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
September 30, 2025 at 9:50 AM
💬 The integrity of Moldova's parliamentary election is crucial for the country’s democratic future and should give momentum to ongoing democratic reforms.
Read our latest spotlight and learn about Moldova’s recent democratic reforms and remaining internal vulnerabilities ⤵️
Read our latest spotlight and learn about Moldova’s recent democratic reforms and remaining internal vulnerabilities ⤵️
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🎉 This week's BB ⬇️
📘 Moldova’s Democracy | @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
📝 Election Observation Manual
🎙️ A Global Health Check for Democracy and Civil Society
📍Inclusive Digital Europe Conference | 7 Nov
💼 We are hiring a Finance and Admin Officer
📬 ow.ly/Xwpk50V7vpa
📘 Moldova’s Democracy | @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
📝 Election Observation Manual
🎙️ A Global Health Check for Democracy and Civil Society
📍Inclusive Digital Europe Conference | 7 Nov
💼 We are hiring a Finance and Admin Officer
📬 ow.ly/Xwpk50V7vpa
September 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🎉 This week's BB ⬇️
📘 Moldova’s Democracy | @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
📝 Election Observation Manual
🎙️ A Global Health Check for Democracy and Civil Society
📍Inclusive Digital Europe Conference | 7 Nov
💼 We are hiring a Finance and Admin Officer
📬 ow.ly/Xwpk50V7vpa
📘 Moldova’s Democracy | @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
📝 Election Observation Manual
🎙️ A Global Health Check for Democracy and Civil Society
📍Inclusive Digital Europe Conference | 7 Nov
💼 We are hiring a Finance and Admin Officer
📬 ow.ly/Xwpk50V7vpa
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#Research 💡
🇲🇩 This Sunday's parliamentary #election will be a decisive test for #Moldova's electoral integrity and a chance to build momentum for democratic reform
The latest from @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
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europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/tackling-the...
🇲🇩 This Sunday's parliamentary #election will be a decisive test for #Moldova's electoral integrity and a chance to build momentum for democratic reform
The latest from @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
👉
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/tackling-the...
September 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#Research 💡
🇲🇩 This Sunday's parliamentary #election will be a decisive test for #Moldova's electoral integrity and a chance to build momentum for democratic reform
The latest from @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
👉
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/tackling-the...
🇲🇩 This Sunday's parliamentary #election will be a decisive test for #Moldova's electoral integrity and a chance to build momentum for democratic reform
The latest from @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
👉
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/tackling-the...
📖 This Sunday’s parliamentary #election is a decisive test - one that could determine the durability of democratic progress and influence #Moldova’s EU accession prospects.
Read the latest spotlight 👇
Read the latest spotlight 👇
Tackling the Pressing Challenges to Moldova’s Democracy - European Democracy Hub
Moldova democracy and election integrity face challenges from Russian interference, weak institutions, and public distrust.
europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu
September 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
📖 This Sunday’s parliamentary #election is a decisive test - one that could determine the durability of democratic progress and influence #Moldova’s EU accession prospects.
Read the latest spotlight 👇
Read the latest spotlight 👇