Mireia Faro Sarrats
@mireiafaro.bsky.social
Human Rights & International Law expert. Journalist. Comms at the ECFR. Before IEMed, UNODC & EU Rights Agency.
Vienna at heart. Bookworm.
Vienna at heart. Bookworm.
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Europe’s democratic strain is a crisis of governance, not borders
Western politicians are increasingly framing migration as a threat to national security and social cohesion. In doing so, they risk undermining the democratic norms they claim to defend…
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In my latest piece for @ecfr.eu, I argue that European countries need to realise that migration is not the root cause behind the backsliding of democratic values, it is rather amplifying existing problems which their governments need to address.
ecfr.eu/article/euro...
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The Black Sea Security Conference in Sofia was a very insightful experience. We talked about the pressing topics concerning the region & the whole Europe.
Our discussion explored how regional dynamics shape migration patterns, but also how these trends intersect with the health of our democracies.
Our discussion explored how regional dynamics shape migration patterns, but also how these trends intersect with the health of our democracies.
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The Black Sea Security Conference in Sofia was a very insightful experience. We talked about the pressing topics concerning the region & the whole Europe.
Our discussion explored how regional dynamics shape migration patterns, but also how these trends intersect with the health of our democracies.
Our discussion explored how regional dynamics shape migration patterns, but also how these trends intersect with the health of our democracies.
Reposted by Mireia Faro Sarrats
While the migration debate remains a central driver of political polarisation, the broader challenge lies in how governments can tackle institutional distrust, writes @mireiafaro.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
Europe’s democratic strain is a crisis of governance, not borders
Western politicians are increasingly framing migration as a threat to national security and social cohesion. In doing so, they risk undermining the democratic norms they claim to defend…
bit.ly
October 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
While the migration debate remains a central driver of political polarisation, the broader challenge lies in how governments can tackle institutional distrust, writes @mireiafaro.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
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Combatting far-right narratives requires strengthening the structural foundations of democracy itself: Europe’s mainstream parties need to rethink how they engage citizens in democracy @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://ecfr.eu/article/europes-democratic-strain-is-a-crisis-of-governance-not-borders/
https://ecfr.eu/article/europes-democratic-strain-is-a-crisis-of-governance-not-borders/
Europe’s democratic strain is a crisis of governance, not borders
Western politicians are increasingly framing migration as a threat to national security and social cohesion. In doing so, they risk undermining the democratic norms they claim to defend…
ecfr.eu
November 3, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Combatting far-right narratives requires strengthening the structural foundations of democracy itself: Europe’s mainstream parties need to rethink how they engage citizens in democracy @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://ecfr.eu/article/europes-democratic-strain-is-a-crisis-of-governance-not-borders/
https://ecfr.eu/article/europes-democratic-strain-is-a-crisis-of-governance-not-borders/
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Across the West, political figures are using migration as a political instrument to overshadow other important challenges and test democratic values, writes @mireiafaro.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
Europe’s democratic strain is a crisis of governance, not borders
Western politicians are increasingly framing migration as a threat to national security and social cohesion. In doing so, they risk undermining the democratic norms they claim to defend…
bit.ly
November 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Across the West, political figures are using migration as a political instrument to overshadow other important challenges and test democratic values, writes @mireiafaro.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
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Western politicians are increasingly framing migration as a threat to national security and social cohesion. In doing so, they risk undermining the democratic norms they claim to defend, writes @mireiafaro.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
Europe’s democratic strain is a crisis of governance, not borders
Western politicians are increasingly framing migration as a threat to national security and social cohesion. In doing so, they risk undermining the democratic norms they claim to defend…
bit.ly
October 31, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Western politicians are increasingly framing migration as a threat to national security and social cohesion. In doing so, they risk undermining the democratic norms they claim to defend, writes @mireiafaro.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
https://bit.ly/3X0qhRH
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🇺🇸 🇪🇺 Mentre il dibattito sull'immigrazione rimane un fattore centrale della polarizzazione politica, la sfida più ampia risiede nel modo in cui i governi possono affrontare la sfiducia istituzionale.
✍️ @mireiafaro.bsky.social x @ecfrpower.bsky.social
✍️ @mireiafaro.bsky.social x @ecfrpower.bsky.social
Europe’s democratic strain is a crisis of governance, not borders | ECFR
Western politicians are increasingly framing migration as a threat to national security and social cohesion. In doing so, they risk undermining the democratic n
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October 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🇺🇸 🇪🇺 Mentre il dibattito sull'immigrazione rimane un fattore centrale della polarizzazione politica, la sfida più ampia risiede nel modo in cui i governi possono affrontare la sfiducia istituzionale.
✍️ @mireiafaro.bsky.social x @ecfrpower.bsky.social
✍️ @mireiafaro.bsky.social x @ecfrpower.bsky.social
Reposted by Mireia Faro Sarrats
While the migration debate remains a central driver of political polarisation, the broader challenge lies in how governments can tackle institutional distrust.
https://ecfr.eu/article/europes-democratic-strain-is-a-crisis-of-governance-not-borders/
https://ecfr.eu/article/europes-democratic-strain-is-a-crisis-of-governance-not-borders/
Europe’s democratic strain is a crisis of governance, not borders
Western politicians are increasingly framing migration as a threat to national security and social cohesion. In doing so, they risk undermining the democratic norms they claim to defend…
ecfr.eu
October 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
While the migration debate remains a central driver of political polarisation, the broader challenge lies in how governments can tackle institutional distrust.
https://ecfr.eu/article/europes-democratic-strain-is-a-crisis-of-governance-not-borders/
https://ecfr.eu/article/europes-democratic-strain-is-a-crisis-of-governance-not-borders/
Reposted by Mireia Faro Sarrats
News Analysis: Dutch voters rebuked a far-right party in Wednesday’s national elections, and they unexpectedly threw support to a center-left party that ran on promises of stability and hope. That sudden reorientation is likely to usher in a more centrist government in the Netherlands.
Wilders’s Far-Right Party Faces Rebuke in the Netherlands
Geert Wilders suffered a loss of support as a center-left party staged major gains, an election result that could offer lessons for Europe’s far right.
nyti.ms
October 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
News Analysis: Dutch voters rebuked a far-right party in Wednesday’s national elections, and they unexpectedly threw support to a center-left party that ran on promises of stability and hope. That sudden reorientation is likely to usher in a more centrist government in the Netherlands.
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📢 “La tensión democrática de Europa es una crisis de gobernanza, no de fronteras”
✍️ @mireiafaro.bsky.social (@ecfr.eu) analiza cómo los retos democráticos se están enmarcando en la securitización de la migración, amplificando los fallos de gobernanza.
Léelo aquí 👇🏽
ecfr.eu/article/euro...
✍️ @mireiafaro.bsky.social (@ecfr.eu) analiza cómo los retos democráticos se están enmarcando en la securitización de la migración, amplificando los fallos de gobernanza.
Léelo aquí 👇🏽
ecfr.eu/article/euro...
Europe’s democratic strain is a crisis of governance, not borders
Western politicians are increasingly framing migration as a threat to national security and social cohesion. In doing so, they risk undermining the democratic norms they claim to defend…
ecfr.eu
October 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
📢 “La tensión democrática de Europa es una crisis de gobernanza, no de fronteras”
✍️ @mireiafaro.bsky.social (@ecfr.eu) analiza cómo los retos democráticos se están enmarcando en la securitización de la migración, amplificando los fallos de gobernanza.
Léelo aquí 👇🏽
ecfr.eu/article/euro...
✍️ @mireiafaro.bsky.social (@ecfr.eu) analiza cómo los retos democráticos se están enmarcando en la securitización de la migración, amplificando los fallos de gobernanza.
Léelo aquí 👇🏽
ecfr.eu/article/euro...
In my latest piece for @ecfr.eu, I argue that European countries need to realise that migration is not the root cause behind the backsliding of democratic values, it is rather amplifying existing problems which their governments need to address.
ecfr.eu/article/euro...
ecfr.eu/article/euro...
Europe’s democratic strain is a crisis of governance, not borders
Western politicians are increasingly framing migration as a threat to national security and social cohesion. In doing so, they risk undermining the democratic norms they claim to defend…
ecfr.eu
October 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
In my latest piece for @ecfr.eu, I argue that European countries need to realise that migration is not the root cause behind the backsliding of democratic values, it is rather amplifying existing problems which their governments need to address.
ecfr.eu/article/euro...
ecfr.eu/article/euro...
This is so concerning as well as embarrassing. The far right has mastered reaching young audiences and spreading disinformation on a massive scale.
english.elpais.com/internationa...
english.elpais.com/internationa...
Over 21% of Spaniards think the Franco years were ‘good or very good,’ survey shows
Among voters of the mainstream conservative Popular Party (PP), more people believe the dictatorship was ‘good’ than ‘bad.’ And 61% of far-right Vox voters believe the democratic system is worse or mu...
english.elpais.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This is so concerning as well as embarrassing. The far right has mastered reaching young audiences and spreading disinformation on a massive scale.
english.elpais.com/internationa...
english.elpais.com/internationa...
Hiroshima Memorial Museum.
I had the opportunity to visit it the day after September 26, the United Nations International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (Nuclear Abolition Day). And it's worth visiting and learning from it more than ever.
I had the opportunity to visit it the day after September 26, the United Nations International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (Nuclear Abolition Day). And it's worth visiting and learning from it more than ever.
September 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Hiroshima Memorial Museum.
I had the opportunity to visit it the day after September 26, the United Nations International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (Nuclear Abolition Day). And it's worth visiting and learning from it more than ever.
I had the opportunity to visit it the day after September 26, the United Nations International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (Nuclear Abolition Day). And it's worth visiting and learning from it more than ever.
Israel's attack in Qatar breaches international law. And the EU's suspension of free trade with Israel is a step but it comes too late.
"Europe needs to do much more to pressure Israel into ending the war in Gaza and curbing its regional belligerence". @ecfrmena.bsky.social
ecfr.eu/article/qata...
"Europe needs to do much more to pressure Israel into ending the war in Gaza and curbing its regional belligerence". @ecfrmena.bsky.social
ecfr.eu/article/qata...
Qatar quake: Israel blows another hole in Middle East security
The Doha strike risks deepening regional scepticism of Western security partnerships in the Middle East. Europe needs to do much more to pressure Israel into ending the war in Gaza and curbing its reg...
ecfr.eu
September 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Israel's attack in Qatar breaches international law. And the EU's suspension of free trade with Israel is a step but it comes too late.
"Europe needs to do much more to pressure Israel into ending the war in Gaza and curbing its regional belligerence". @ecfrmena.bsky.social
ecfr.eu/article/qata...
"Europe needs to do much more to pressure Israel into ending the war in Gaza and curbing its regional belligerence". @ecfrmena.bsky.social
ecfr.eu/article/qata...
Merz announces that Germany will stop arms export to Israel. That's good news. Very first step from Germany.
www.welt.de/politik/deut...
www.welt.de/politik/deut...
Gaza-Krieg: Bundesregierung stoppt Rüstungsexporte nach Israel teilweise - WELT
Israel will die Kontrolle über Gaza-Stadt übernehmen. Kanzler Merz reagiert auf die Entscheidung des israelischen Sicherheitskabinetts. Bis auf Weiteres will die Regierung keine Ausfuhren von Rüstungsgütern genehmigen, die im Gaza-Streifen zum Einsatz kommen können.
www.welt.de
August 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Merz announces that Germany will stop arms export to Israel. That's good news. Very first step from Germany.
www.welt.de/politik/deut...
www.welt.de/politik/deut...
"Palestinian national self-determination is an inalienable right, not a bargaining chip, and it’s the most symbolic action he could take rather than, say, imposing sweeping sanctions and ending all arms sales"
@owenjones.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@owenjones.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Israel has deliberately starved the people of Gaza. It couldn’t have done it without the west's help | Owen Jones
The current hand-wringing by Keir Starmer and other western politicians is empty bluster. They knew what was happening all along, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"Palestinian national self-determination is an inalienable right, not a bargaining chip, and it’s the most symbolic action he could take rather than, say, imposing sweeping sanctions and ending all arms sales"
@owenjones.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@owenjones.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“Tweets don’t feed people,” said Bushra Khalidi, policy lead at Oxfam. “Statements don’t open aid crossings.” It’s “baffling” the EU chose “hollow” social media posts instead of pressuring Israel to act"
There's nothing else to add.
There's nothing else to add.
"Tweets don’t feed people."
EU pleas for aid to enter Gaza as Palestinians starve under Israel’s blockade count for little without sanctions, humanitarian organizations say.
EU pleas for aid to enter Gaza as Palestinians starve under Israel’s blockade count for little without sanctions, humanitarian organizations say.
EU ‘too little, too late’ on Gaza, NGOs tell von der Leyen
Humanitarian groups are urging the EU to impose sanctions on Israel.
www.politico.eu
July 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
“Tweets don’t feed people,” said Bushra Khalidi, policy lead at Oxfam. “Statements don’t open aid crossings.” It’s “baffling” the EU chose “hollow” social media posts instead of pressuring Israel to act"
There's nothing else to add.
There's nothing else to add.
Sigrid Kaag, former UN senior official for the Middle East: "if you see any television images, you have to think that this is the whole of Gaza. There is literally nowhere safe in Gaza for anyone".
June 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Sigrid Kaag, former UN senior official for the Middle East: "if you see any television images, you have to think that this is the whole of Gaza. There is literally nowhere safe in Gaza for anyone".
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#Hungary’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court is an insult to victims and survivors of the world’s worst crimes.
“After refusing to arrest Netanyahu, an ICC fugitive, when he visited the country, Hungary is now doubling down on impunity...”
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
“After refusing to arrest Netanyahu, an ICC fugitive, when he visited the country, Hungary is now doubling down on impunity...”
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
Hungary: Orbán Government Withdraws from ICC
Hungary’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) is an insult to victims and survivors of the world’s worst crimes.
www.hrw.org
June 16, 2025 at 5:42 AM
#Hungary’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court is an insult to victims and survivors of the world’s worst crimes.
“After refusing to arrest Netanyahu, an ICC fugitive, when he visited the country, Hungary is now doubling down on impunity...”
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
“After refusing to arrest Netanyahu, an ICC fugitive, when he visited the country, Hungary is now doubling down on impunity...”
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
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Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard after mass protests against his immigration policy in LA. Europeans should be wary of his drift towards authoritarianism—and to not get caught up in the furore.
LA falling: What Trump’s anti-immigration push means for transatlantic democracy
Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard after mass protests against his immigration policy in LA. Europeans should be wary of his drift towards authoritarianism—and to not get caught up in the…
bit.ly
June 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard after mass protests against his immigration policy in LA. Europeans should be wary of his drift towards authoritarianism—and to not get caught up in the furore.
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Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard after mass protests against his immigration policy in LA. Europeans should be wary of his drift towards authoritarianism—and to not get caught up in the furore. @mireiafaro.bsky.social
@ecfrpower.bsky.social
@ecfrpower.bsky.social
LA falling: What Trump’s anti-immigration push means for transatlantic democracy
Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard after mass protests against his immigration policy in LA. Europeans should be wary of his drift towards authoritarianism—and to not get caught up in the…
bit.ly
June 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard after mass protests against his immigration policy in LA. Europeans should be wary of his drift towards authoritarianism—and to not get caught up in the furore. @mireiafaro.bsky.social
@ecfrpower.bsky.social
@ecfrpower.bsky.social
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Europe needs to take a stand following Trump's heavy-handed reprisals for those protesting against ICE raids on homes in LA @ecfrstates.bsky.social
👇Read the new policy alert from @mireiafaro.bsky.social to find out what Europe should do to counter this surge of authoritarianism
👇Read the new policy alert from @mireiafaro.bsky.social to find out what Europe should do to counter this surge of authoritarianism
LA falling: What Trump’s anti-immigration push means for transatlantic democracy
Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard after mass protests against his immigration policy in LA. Europeans should be wary of his drift towards authoritarianism—and to not get caught up in the…
bit.ly
June 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Europe needs to take a stand following Trump's heavy-handed reprisals for those protesting against ICE raids on homes in LA @ecfrstates.bsky.social
👇Read the new policy alert from @mireiafaro.bsky.social to find out what Europe should do to counter this surge of authoritarianism
👇Read the new policy alert from @mireiafaro.bsky.social to find out what Europe should do to counter this surge of authoritarianism
Trump's hardline anti-immigration push in LA risks eroding democratic norms and echoes authoritarian trends. As the US turns inward, Europeans must decide whether—and how—to move forward on their own terms. My new piece for @ecfr.eu 👇
#LARiots
ecfr.eu/article/la-f...
#LARiots
ecfr.eu/article/la-f...
LA falling: What Trump’s anti-immigration push means for transatlantic democracy
Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard after mass protests against his immigration policy in LA. Europeans should be wary of his drift towards authoritarianism—and to not get caught up in the…
ecfr.eu
June 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Trump's hardline anti-immigration push in LA risks eroding democratic norms and echoes authoritarian trends. As the US turns inward, Europeans must decide whether—and how—to move forward on their own terms. My new piece for @ecfr.eu 👇
#LARiots
ecfr.eu/article/la-f...
#LARiots
ecfr.eu/article/la-f...
In recent years, migration has been politicized and treated as a security threat.
Rather than addressing it with humane policy, many governments have responded with militarized tactics.
Under Trump, this tendency peaked.
A thread👇
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
Rather than addressing it with humane policy, many governments have responded with militarized tactics.
Under Trump, this tendency peaked.
A thread👇
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
Trump Takes Advantage of Anti-ICE Protests in California
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump wrested control of 2,000 California National Guard forces from the state’s Governor Gavin Newsom and deployed them in Los Angeles where police and protestors cla...
www.hrw.org
June 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
In recent years, migration has been politicized and treated as a security threat.
Rather than addressing it with humane policy, many governments have responded with militarized tactics.
Under Trump, this tendency peaked.
A thread👇
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
Rather than addressing it with humane policy, many governments have responded with militarized tactics.
Under Trump, this tendency peaked.
A thread👇
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
This year, we're in Warsaw for the ECFR Annual Council Meeting.
We're diving deep into what emerging world orders mean - and what’s at stake for Europe’s future.
Follow us live👇
#ACM25
We're diving deep into what emerging world orders mean - and what’s at stake for Europe’s future.
Follow us live👇
#ACM25
In an era of rivalry, tech contestation, and “unpeace,” Europe must make bold choices.
At this year’s ACM in Warsaw, ECFR brings together leading voices to rethink defense, transatlantic ties, and Europe’s global role.
Stay tuned for insights from Warsaw. #ACM25
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At this year’s ACM in Warsaw, ECFR brings together leading voices to rethink defense, transatlantic ties, and Europe’s global role.
Stay tuned for insights from Warsaw. #ACM25
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June 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
This year, we're in Warsaw for the ECFR Annual Council Meeting.
We're diving deep into what emerging world orders mean - and what’s at stake for Europe’s future.
Follow us live👇
#ACM25
We're diving deep into what emerging world orders mean - and what’s at stake for Europe’s future.
Follow us live👇
#ACM25
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Join us today at 3pm CEST for a discussion exploring the far-reaching implications of the Polish presidential election for the future of Europe’s foreign policy and defence agenda.
You still have time to register👇
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You still have time to register👇
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A pivotal choice: Poland’s presidential election and the future of Europe’s foreign policy and defence agenda
The final round of the Polish presidential election of 1 June 2025 is a milestone for Poland and for Europe. The close race between pro-European Mayor of Warsaw, Rafał Trzaskowski, and Karol Nawrocki…
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June 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Join us today at 3pm CEST for a discussion exploring the far-reaching implications of the Polish presidential election for the future of Europe’s foreign policy and defence agenda.
You still have time to register👇
bit.ly/43iM8Id
You still have time to register👇
bit.ly/43iM8Id