International IDEA's EU Office

Latest news on #democracy from @Int_IDEA's Regional Europe Programme & Representation to the European Union.

[Marilyn Neven @MarilynNeven]

The EP’s report on Global Europe under the next MFF is out!

Many thanks to the co‑rapporteurs @gahler_michael @RobertBiedron for their strong signal on values-based EU external action.

Let’s keep the amendments for democracy intact through the trialogue!
https://t.co/9IzrDDMOzw

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

The #DemocracyTracker is supported by the @EC_Commission and Robert Bosch Stiftung.

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

Social group equality and accountability are shaping Europe in 2025.⚖️

From Bosnia’s landmark convictions 🇧🇦 to Finland’s Indigenous reforms 🇫🇮 and new reconciliation measures in UK & Ireland 🇬🇧🇮🇪, democracy is evolving.

See more on #DemocracyTracker: https://t.co/pjunaM4ybz

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

#Belarus4Change - On 8 December, the @Europarl_EN's delegation for #Belarus will host a conference on "Building Foundations for Democratic Change" with @Int_IDEA & @ep_diplomacy, and with the support of @EU_Commission and @eu_eeas.

Speakers include democratic Belarus leader @Tsihanouskaya, HRVP @kajakallas, EU Enlargement Commissioner @MartaKosEUs, EP Vice-President @EwaKopacz, EP Delegation for Belarus Chair
@MMGosiewska, DROI Chair @MounirSatouri, MEPs
@SLagodinsky, @DZalimas40196 and @Kaminski_M_, and International IDEA SG @KevinCasasZ.

https://t.co/2nBN7n5pr0

[International Democracy Day Brussels @IDDBrussels]

💬 Democracy is not a destination — it’s a continuous effort. Mongolia believes democracy is for everyone, regardless of origin or status.

— Dorjraa Munkhur, Ambassador at Large for Democracy, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Mongolia, at #IDDBrussels 2025

[International IDEA's EU Office @EUO_IDEA]

🎥 This was #IDDBrussels 2025 — watch the best moments 👉 https://t.co/dEzYxlXHWd

With @KajsaOllongren @EmmaTheofelus @Laura_Ch @dubravkasuica @MartaKosEU @KubiliusA
@KevinCasasZ @EESC_President @YoungsRichard @rasaned @shada_islam @DrTasnimJara and @aljumhuriya_eng

[Marilyn Neven @MarilynNeven]

Grateful to the fabulous #IDDBrussels 2025 team 🙌 ✨: stellar speakers, seamless programme, perfect logistics. With buzzing rooms over 2 days, we nearly doubled attendance. Team spirit & great partners = success. 💙
It was a privilege to coordinate this year’s edition!

[Kajsa Ollongren @KajsaOllongren]

Democracy is what we defend. A breakdown of law and accountability threatens our security. That’s why protecting democracy makes the world —and our future—safer.
Thank you @IDDBrussels @Int_IDEA for your essential work.

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

The Multiannual Financial Framework is an opportunity to bring emphasis on our values and democracy into actions, @EUO_IDEA's @samvanderstaak argues during the @IDDBrussels 2025 Conference.

New proposal emphasises flexibility the Global Gateway. "Investing in democracy is something that the EU must do to protect its strategic interests."

[International Democracy Day Brussels @IDDBrussels]

@KenLCG @EricaGerretsen @EU_Commission @EUO_IDEA @samvanderstaak @spornschlegel From the @SweMFA @CarlHartzellEU welcomes the next MFF as an opportunity to review how we support democracy and what instruments are needed to break through and make an impact in the multiple crises that affect the world. #IDDBrussels

[International Democracy Day Brussels @IDDBrussels]

@KenLCG @EricaGerretsen @EU_Commission @EUO_IDEA @samvanderstaak "Democracy is a European public good that requires funding; it is infrastructure, without which nothing works" says @spornschlegel. The next MFF is ambitious, aiming for agility and flexibility, yet more coherence between internal & external support would be welcome. #IDDBrussels

[International Democracy Day Brussels @IDDBrussels]

@KenLCG @EricaGerretsen @EU_Commission The MFF is an opportunity to bring emphasis on our values and democracy into actions, @EUO_IDEA's @samvanderstaak argues. New proposal emphasises flexibility the Global Gateway. "Investing in democracy is something that the EU must do to protect its strategic interests."

[International Democracy Day Brussels @IDDBrussels]

@KenLCG The next MFF will be ambitious when it comes to democracy, @EricaGerretsen explains. Agora EU, a new programme, will promote shared values like media freedom. Through Global Gateway, the @EU_Commission will continue supporting civil society actors. #IDDBrussels

[International Democracy Day Brussels @IDDBrussels]

🎙️ "Investing in Values: How the Next EU Budget Can Strengthen Democracy"

Exploring strategies to embed democratic values in external action, strengthen the rule of law, and bolster civil society within the MFF. Moderated by @KenLCG #IDDBrussels

[International IDEA's EU Office @EUO_IDEA]

At #IDDBrussels, @blairglencorse highlights the rise of community-based movements—many now led by highly talented organizers. But they need support to turn their efforts into sustainable political change that truly delivers for people.@IDDBrussels @accountabilitylab

[International Democracy Day Brussels @IDDBrussels]

@CRTArs "Democracy is not optional. Without it peace is an illusion and security is a lie" he said as he spoke of the courage of those who refuse to stay silent, the citizens who resist and who insist that dignity matters. #IDDBrussels

[International Democracy Day Brussels @IDDBrussels]

"Repression travels faster than solidarity - unless we act" Raša Nedeljkov from @CRTArs lauds democracy defenders. In Serbia, the people stand up against corruption and abuse of power, for freedom and the rule of law #IDDBrussels

[International IDEA @Int_IDEA]

At the @IDDBrussels Conference, @int_idea's Head of Democracy Assessment @skshah23 presents the findings of the #GSoD2025 Report: #DemocracyOnTheMove.

#IDDBrussels #IDD2025 @EUO_IDEA

[International IDEA's EU Office @EUO_IDEA]

@YoungsRichard at #IDDBrussels: A new wave of civic movements offers more dynamism & more variation. There is unfulfilled potential & scope for democracy supporters to engage with these new democratic forms but more agile & flexible funding is needed @IDDBrussels @Carnegie_Europe

[International IDEA's EU Office @EUO_IDEA]

“The Union grows stronger with every accession—but only if new members fully uphold democracy, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law as non-negotiable EU values,” says European Commissioner for enlargement @MartaKosEU at #IDDBrussels @IDDBrussels @Int_IDEA @EUO_IDEA