EU Democracy Reform Observatory

Critically observing, analysing and inspiring debate on the future of Europe.
Joint initiative by @BertelsmannSt, @epc_eu, @K_B_Foundation, and @MercatorDE.

[EU Democracy Reform Observatory @Conf_Observ]

The EU Democracy Reform Observatory is live!

Joint initiative by @BStBrussels, @epc_eu, @K_B_Foundation & @MercatorDE encouraging debate & providing recommendations for more legitimate, participatory & effective EU decision-making.

Find out more here!👇
https://t.co/0vHZBBmGbP

[Karolina Borońska-Hryniewiecka @K_Boronska]

💥 Join us this Wednesday in Brussels or online 👇.
We will talk about 🇪🇺 #DEMOCRACY
▶️ Registration: https://t.co/EUuJtLLB2m
#EuropeanUnion #parliaments #Citizens #legitimacy
@Lucy_Kinski
@TeamEuropePL
@Conf_Observ @demsoc @SCEUS_Salzburg @PolitologiaUWr @EP_EPRS @Europarl_PL

[EU Democracy Reform Observatory @Conf_Observ]

How does democracy feature in the plans of the new Commission? Our experts @J_Greubel and @javierccll discuss how the new Commission understands democracy and how its take might affect future actions.
Read more: Papers – Conference Observatory (https://t.co/azab9emnIy)

[EU Democracy Reform Observatory @Conf_Observ]

Democracy is more than voting. Being the heart of the EU dem model @EU_EESC sees advancing cit. participation and bringing organized civil society in as a crucial next step.
#DemocracyConversation with @StratulatCorina, @EESC_President and @anddemidov

[EU Democracy Reform Observatory @Conf_Observ]

@AndrewDuffEU makes a convincing case for why the next EU enlargement will eventually require the Treaty change.

[Andrew Duff @AndrewDuffEU]

Want to keep the "original promise" of European unity ? Here's how to do it today. @vonderleyen @eu_eeas @JosepBorrellF @Europarl_EN @EPInstitutional @RenewEurope @VoltEuropa @EPPGroup @TheProgressives @GreensEFA @Zelenskyy_Uaa @EMInternational #EUCO

[EU Democracy Reform Observatory @Conf_Observ]

📢 HAPPENING TODAY

Our 7th #DemocracyConversation on the future of European democracy in the new institutional cycle with a focus on the role of civil society. @EESC_President Oliver Röpke is our special guest with @StratulatCorina and @anddemidov.

Webinar Registration - Zoom

[European Parliament @Europarl_EN]

This #WorldParliamentDay, @EP_President Roberta Metsola recalls how important it is to defend our democratic values 👇

[EESC Liaison Group & Civil Society Relations @EESC_CivSocRel]

#CivSocWeek 2025 starts with YOUR ideas!

📢 We want YOUR voice to inspire our #EUCivilSociety event!

Up to it? Check out our two questions  👉🏻 https://t.co/Dpfevcb8Py

[EU Democracy Reform Observatory @Conf_Observ]

A brief history of the "#Spitzenkandidaten" system, by @AndrewDuffEU, who played an important role in drafting it in the @Europarl_EN. 👇

https://t.co/tqxRZufSyH

[Euractiv @Euractiv]

Top stories of the week:

Young voters stayed away from far-right parties and embraced the Greens and Left instead, according to data aggregation of EU election exit polls by Europe Elects for Euractiv.

🔗https://t.co/ZbKnHyOtt1
✍️ @MaxGriera
📊 @EuropeElects

[FIDE - Europe @FIDEurope]

🍂At the Autumn School, our aim is to work together with our regional partner, @delibera_tiva, to provide locally tailored training to civil servants and civil society actors. To learn how to integrate citizen assemblies into their daily jobs.

🙋:https://t.co/HSSVLKeIhc

[Janis A. Emmanouilidis @jaemmanouilidis]

"The age of #permapolycrisis will necessitate a higher degree of coordinated executive action at the #EU level."

Read our eight proposed structural innovations for next politico-institutional cycle here:

https://t.co/ObvDrH2hbd

@FabianZuleeg & @jaemmanouilidis @epc_eu

#EUCO

[EU Democracy Reform Observatory @Conf_Observ]

In a new piece for @POLITICOEurope, @alemannoEU is looking at the obscur negotiating process for the #EUTopJobs & criticizing the #democratic quality of the process. In his view, it is "undemocratic at multiple levels".

Learn more 👇
https://t.co/lpZ4sjjOyV

[EP PressService @EuroParlPress]

🇪🇺 #EUElections2024: Updated seat projection for new European Parliament

Updated projection for the composition of the new Parliament based on final and provisional results in all 27 EU member states (as of 9.59 CET on 27 June).

🗳️Details: https://t.co/tl3clAzz33

[Ricard-Nihoul @RNihoul]

Very happy to have taken part in this interesting debate where I had the chance to talk about the European Citizens’ Panels: how they boost active citizenship and reinforce our representative democracy! You can find more ➡️ https://t.co/DCkrkaRjYl 👏 and 🙏 to the organisers

[EU Democracy Reform Observatory @Conf_Observ]

Debates on a #reform of the #enlargement process mostly focus on its efficiency (e.g. #QMV). In their new article @ElePanchulidze & @YoungsRichard propose a "#Copenhagen plus", to encourage more comprehensive #democratic reforms in candidate countries 👇

https://t.co/dVVG6is7Ir

[EU Democracy Reform Observatory @Conf_Observ]

After the @EUCouncil reached an agreement on the EU @topjobs, 156 civil society actors reiterated their plea to institutionalise a regulator dialogue between #EU institutions & #civilsociety 👇

Open letter 👉 https://t.co/fej2zBYag4

[European Policy Centre @epc_eu]

🚨 NEW PUBLICATION | The EU’s future after the 2024 elections

In this Policy Brief, EPC's @er1cmau delves into the future strategic agenda of the EU, ahead of their European Council meeting on 27-28 June 2024.

Read it here 👇
https://t.co/JoqFLgtWYb

[EU Democracy Reform Observatory @Conf_Observ]

According to organizers the "#assembly in Serbia is a real example of how #deliberative #democracy can lift the spirits of the #citizens & inspire them to dive deeper into important social & political issues."

What can we learn for #ECP's in the EU? 👇

https://t.co/kt99sqOTnG

[EU Democracy Reform Observatory @Conf_Observ]

Can the introduction of qualified majority voting (#QMV) in the field of #EU #enlargement make the process more effective? What are the #democratic ramifications of this transition?

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/GUVjMXOjF5

[AFCO Committee Press @EPInstitutional]

📩What will happen in the first plenary after the elections?

📌In July, @Europarl_EN will elect its President and Bureau and confirm the number and size of its committees

Read more: https://t.co/PIaLLPzKna