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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 27/07/2026

🔍 How does Europe support democracy around the world? Where is funding going? How has it changed over time? Our interactive data tool tracks Europe's core democracy support funding. Check the data tool ⤵️ europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/data-tool/?u...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 14/07/2026

💬 The sudden withdrawal of donor support is not a new phenomenon. CSOs have faced abrupt funding losses before, and cases from around the world show that civil society is remarkably adaptive. Read the analysis by Ann Tsurtsumia-Zurabashvili on our website 🔗 ow.ly/SFS350Yl38m

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 29/06/2026

However, the increased number of women in political office rarely translated into equal influence in decision-making. The second generation of aid shifted to an ecosystem approach, making the entire political ecosystem more enabling and inclusive. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/nFjC50YrKVh

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 29/06/2026

These measures have significantly improved women’s numerical representation in politics. In Morocco, for example, women’s share of parliamentary seats rose from 1% in 2011 to 24% in 2023, primarily because of the expansion of reserved seats for women.

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 29/06/2026

💡 Since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration in 1995, women’s political empowerment has become a priority in international aid. In 2022, 74% of democratic governance aid identified gender equality as either a primary or a secondary goal, compared with 53% in 2009.

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 26/06/2026

💬 Progress is not self-evident, nor a natural policy direction that would simply continue. — Stefan Löfven, former Prime Minister of Sweden, Member of Club de Madrid. Continue reading the interview ⤵️ europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/interview-wi... 🤝 @clubdemadrid.bsky.social

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 23/06/2026

📚 While western aid recedes, China continues to channel significant resources into development projects and expand its global influence. How can Europe best balance its competition with China? China's Development Playbook: A Test for European Democracy Support 👇 ow.ly/Uq0f50XZAgP

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 04/06/2026

🌍 Young people are not disengaged from democracy, they are pushing back against political systems that fail to represent them. Case studies from the Young Researchers Network explore how young people are navigating political exclusion. Full report👇 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/how-young-pe...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 13/05/2026

💬 It is time to move away from the longstanding framing of civil society and democracy support as largely apolitical. Donors need to be more upfront about the political nature of civil society support. – Anna Khakee Continue reading on our website 👇 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/wp-content/u...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 28/04/2026

🚀 Youth are changing politics. Together with the Youth Democracy Cohort, we launch new case studies from young researchers across the globe. More than research, it’s a call to rethink how we understand participation, power, and representation. Explore 👉 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/how-young-pe...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 20/04/2026

💬 Gender equality leads to better decision-making - Esko Aho, former Prime Minister of Finland and Member of Club de Madrid (@clubdemadrid.bsky.social) Read our interview with him 👇 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/interview-wi...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 17/04/2026

🇭🇺 After Hungary voted out Orbán, many are asking: can this mark the beginning of democratic recovery? Poland faced a similar moment in 2023. How did the EU respond to that window of opportunity? What lessons does it hold? 👇 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/the-eus-role...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 13/04/2026

💬 "Defending civic space now depends on strengthening the information ecosystems that underpins it," says Rostislav Valvoda (Prague Civil Society Centre). How are independent media finding ways to survive under authoritarian conditions? How can Europe do more to support them? 👉 ow.ly/SFS350Yl38m

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 09/04/2026

🇨🇳 Since 2012, the Chinese Communist Party has built ties with over 520 political parties worldwide — securing favorable statements on Xinjiang, Covid-19, and more. Christine Hackenesch and Julia Bader examine how China's party diplomacy differs across world regions 👉 ow.ly/AcOk50XZAbc

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 01/04/2026

Worldwide, more activists are being forced to relocate outside their countries - yet continue their work in exile, playing a critical part of global civic resistance. How can Europe better support them? Read @nickbouchet.bsky.social's contribution 👉 ow.ly/ysLl50YmmBh

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 31/03/2026

📖 Despite much progress, obstacles still confront women in politics: ▪️ Gendered norms that consider politics unsuitable for women ▪️ Boys’ networks that isolate female politicians ▪️ Harassment and violence that prevent women from entering politics. Continue reading ⤵️ ow.ly/nFjC50YrKVh

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 19/03/2026

💬 You don’t need money to transform the law, it comes with will and commitment. - Aminata Touré, Prime Minister of Senegal (2013–2014) and Member of Club de Madrid. Read our interview with her 👇 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/interview-wi...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 17/03/2026

📚 Beyond Beijing: Rethinking Women’s Political Participation is a research project in partnership with @clubdemadrid.bsky.social. The project takes stock of global progress made in aiding women’s political participation since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action 1995.

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 17/03/2026

📖 Globally, women’s political participation has risen significantly over the past decades. Yet, this progress remains uneven across countries. 👉 Where gains have been the strongest, governments and political parties have adopted deliberate strategies. Learn more ⤵️ ow.ly/qQrq50YqAbQ

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 16/03/2026

While civil society across the globe navigates unprecedented challenges, the sudden withdrawal of donor support is NOT new. CSOs have faced abrupt funding losses before, and cases from around the world illustrate that civil society is inherently adaptive. Continue learning 👉 ow.ly/ysLl50YmmBh

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 13/03/2026

This chapter is part of the Deep Dive "China’s Development Playbook: A Test for European Democracy Support", published in collaboration with Demo Finland ( @demofinland.bsky.social). 🔗 ow.ly/AcOk50XZAbc

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 13/03/2026

📖 For two decades, #China has been exporting its authoritarian #digital technology around the world. As a result, surveillance infrastructure across the globe increasingly resembles that deployed in China. Valentin Weber analyses Chinese digital technology cooperation. 👉 ow.ly/Uq0f50XZAgP

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 12/03/2026

💬 We cannot afford to waste resources; effectiveness will depend on stronger coordination, strategic partnerships, and careful planning. - Laura Chinchilla, former president of Costa Rica and President of Club de Madrid Read our interview with her 👇 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/interview-wi...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 03/03/2026

📖 Protecting civil society is increasingly an international issue inseparable from the corrosion of rules-based order. CSOs need more systemic coordination to pursue a civic diplomacy against authoritarian policies, argues Javier Sajuria. 🔗 ow.ly/ysLl50YmmBh

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 26/02/2026

JUST OUT 📚 While global civil society faces increasingly severe and existential threats, experts came together to suggest a menu of qualitative changes that might help protect a free and democratic civic sphere. Download the report 👇 ow.ly/ysLl50YmmBh

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 23/02/2026

The 5th edition of the European Democracy Support Annual Review is out! ▪️ How did European democracy support policies evolve in 2025? ▪️ What were the EU's best and worst moves for democracy? Download the report 👉 carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 18/02/2026

📣 Happening tomorrow | Launch of the European Democracy Support Annual Review 2025 How have political developments impacted European efforts to support democracy around the world? ⏲️ 09:00 - 12:00 📍 Residence Palace, Brussels Full programme 👉 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/european-dem...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 09/02/2026

11:10 - 11:55 | Panel discussion on democratic resilience ▪️ Leopoldo López, Venezuelan opposition leader ▪️ Negin Shiraghaei, Founder of the Azadi Network ▪️ Tamara Wittes, President of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) ▪️ Chair: Richard Youngs, Carnegie Europe Full agenda 👉 bit.ly/4rIfI3a

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 09/02/2026

🔊 Join us for the launch of the European Democracy Support Annual Review 2025. 🗓️ Thursday, 19 February 2026 ⏰ 09:00 - 12:00 (CET) 📍 Residence Palace, Brussels Register ➡️ forms.gle/FGddxWxHDAdd...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 27/01/2026

Check the full programme: europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/european-dem...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 27/01/2026

🗓️ Join us to celebrate the launch of our flagship report, the European Democracy Support Annual Review 2025! 🗓️ Thursday, 19 February 2025 ⏰ 09:00 - 12:00 (CET) 📍 Residence Palace, Brussels Register now ➡️ forms.gle/PRMzpifRkfs8...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 15/12/2025

📖 Gen Z protests dominated headlines in 2025 across the world. ▪️ What pushed this generation to take to the streets? ▪️ And what can the democracy-support community do to help turn this momentum into lasting change? Learn more ⤵️ eusee.hivos.org/gen-z-moveme...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 19/09/2025

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

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 19/09/2025

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

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 19/09/2025

🗣️ 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

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 19/09/2025

Day 2 at the International Democracy Day Brussels has just started. Check the full agenda here 👉 idd-brussels.eu/agenda/ #IDDBrussels

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 18/09/2025

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

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 18/09/2025

💬 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)

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 18/09/2025

💬 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

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 18/09/2025

💬 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

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 18/09/2025

👥 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

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 16/09/2025

📢 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...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 28/07/2025

📖 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

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 30/06/2025

📘 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

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 30/06/2025

📕 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

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 24/06/2025

📖 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 👉 ow.ly/ovpM50W76t5

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 16/06/2025

🗣️ 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.

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 12/06/2025

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

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 11/06/2025

📚 | 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👇 ow.ly/ovpM50W76t5

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 06/06/2025

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