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Misunderstanding Youth Activism: How Young People Are Rewriting Democracy

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ECNL @ecnl.bsky.social · 1d

"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. 👇

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 27d

📖 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 👇

Youth activism is redefining democracy as young people create new paths of participation and inclusive political change.

The EU’s Dead-on-Arrival Pact for the Mediterranean

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 6d

📖 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 ⤵️

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...

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 8d

💬 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 ⤵️

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.

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European Partnership for Democracy @epd.eu · 13d

🎉 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

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European Partnership for Democracy @epd.eu · 14d

#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...

Tackling the Pressing Challenges to Moldova's Democracy

By Evelyn Mantoiu, Simon Eslinger and Natalia Hadei Funded by the European Union

Tackling the Pressing Challenges to Moldova’s Democracy - European Democracy Hub

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 16d

✍️ @evelynmantoiu.bsky.social, Simon Eslinger, Natalia Hadei

🤝 This publication was produced as part of the INSPIRED Moldova project: @epd.eu, ALDA, the National Assistance Centre for NGOs in Moldova (CONTACT), CPR Moldova -
@democracyreporting.bsky.social, @peopleinneed.bsky.social

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 16d

📖 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 👇

Moldova democracy and election integrity face challenges from Russian interference, weak institutions, and public distrust.

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 19d

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

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 19d

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

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 19d

🗣️ 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

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 19d

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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Rubén Campos @rubencampos.bsky.social · 19d

At International Day of Democracy event in Brussels #IDDBrussels @richardyoungs.bsky.social from @carnegiedcg.bsky.social and @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu explaining we are living a renewed activism phase with new civic movements all around the world

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 20d

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

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 20d

💬 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)

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 20d

💬 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

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 20d

💬 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

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 20d

👥 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

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 22d

▶️ Panel 2: Bold ideas to innovate European democracies

▪️ Ken Godfrey (@kenlcg.bsky.social), @epd.eu
▪️ David Van Reybrouck, writer, thinker and historian
▪️ Eva Bordos, DemNet Hungary
▪️ Anthony Zacharzewski (@anthonyzach.be), @demsoc.org

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 22d

▶️ Panel 1: How democratic is Europe? A diagnosis of our democratic institutions

▪️ Ruth Kronenburg (@ruthkronenburg.bsky.social) @freepressunlimited.org
▪️ Anu Juvonen (@anujuvonen.bsky.social), @demofinland.bsky.social
▪️ Jean-Louis De Brouwer, @egmontinstitute.bsky.social

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 22d

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Misunderstanding Youth Activism: How Young People Are Rewriting Democracy

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · 27d

📖 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 👇

Youth activism is redefining democracy as young people create new paths of participation and inclusive political change.

European Civic Space at Risk - European Democracy Hub

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European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · Sep 4

💬 "If the EU is committed to strengthening democracy, it is crucial that the union shifts its approach to public policy to ensure it serves people’s needs and to push for stronger tools to tackle the ongoing assaults on civic freedoms."

- Aarti Narsee

In her 2023 State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen failed to acknowledge civil society's crucial role, exposing a gap in EU democracy.

Defending Civic Space Against “Foreign Agent” Laws

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · Sep 4

💬 "While of particular concern to the policymaking and philanthropic community, “foreign agent” laws are just one tactic from the security playbook that states use to repress civil society."

- James Savage

A New Wave of Repression on Civic Space

European Democracy Hub @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu · Sep 4

💬 "International democracy assistance is lagging behind the power of autocratisation, failing to update its practices and preferring to retreat under authoritarian pressure."

- Elene Panchulidze

Civic spaces around the world are increasingly under threat, particularly due to the surge of so-called “foreign agent laws.”