#Policy💬 🔧Getting all the necessary tools to elevate democracy innovation projects might be challenging. 💡Our Nets4Dem mentoring program #RisingStars supports democracy innovation practitioners to boost their ideas and power up their projects! Apply before 8 July! ⬇

The European Democracy Hub is now on LinkedIn! If you are interested in democracy support, follow this space: linkedin.com/company/europe…

🗓️ | Next Thursday, members of the European Parliament will vote on whether Ursula von der Leyen should be re-elected. What can we anticipate for the #RuleOfLaw agenda in the new EU institutional term? Find out in this commentary by Pablo Castillo👇 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/a-post-electio…

What’s next for Britain’s democracy support approach? Find out in this latest analysis on European Democracy Hub #DemocracySupport #ForeignPolicy

Amid a widening boycott of EU meetings in #Hungary, European Democracy Hub fellow, Zselyke Csaky shares her thoughts. 🧵 "The EU has a Hungary problem and not a presidency problem. 1/4

📢 A few days left to apply for our Programmes Officer job offer! 🗳️ Join our team to support electoral processes In Liberia 🇱🇷 and Burundi 🇧🇮! Apply here before 25 July ➡️ epd.eu/opportunities/…

📍What can the West learn from other countries around the world? Explore the case study by Thamy Pogrebinschi on #DemocraticInnovations and experimentation with deliberation in Latin America👇 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/exploring-worl…

Is the pursuit of growth doing more harm than good? "An obsession with growth" has exacerbated global inequality, economic instability, & declining faith in democracy, says Ann Pettifor. Solutions will require a reimagining of global economic governance. carnegieendowment.org/research/2024/…

🗳️ While many #elections are taking place around the world this year, how has the EU’s election assistance supported fair elections and democratic processes? Check out our latest report for policy recommendations to strengthen future electoral assistance👉ow.ly/MaA450SbBwb

📑 The EU’s recent efforts to adopt a citizen-centric approach reproduce a depoliticised view of democracy. Alvaro Oleart argues that genuine participatory democracy requires broader democratic pluralism and agonistic politicisation. Read his article 👉europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/mass-politics-…

#EPDNetwork🌐 🗓 Last 2 days to apply for alda*'s Summer School on #democracy! 3 days of networking sessions focused on democracy and its implications, all surrounded by the relaxing atmosphere of Villa Fabris in Thiene, Italy 🇮🇹 Info below ⬇️

🗳️ Since the waves of democratisation, European and North American donors have greatly contributed to electoral assistance. Manuel Wally analyses the EU and USAID approaches, highlighting their comparative strengths and weaknesses. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/MaA450SbBwb

#Research 💡 Would you like to stay updated on the latest research on democracy support 🔍? If you haven’t yet, sign up for the European Democracy Hub's newsletter 👉 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/#newsletter-ba…

🌟African youth must have their say in policymaking and be empowered to run for office. 💵 What are the financial barriers for young candidates? Learn more on the "Cost of Politics" by NIMD & Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) ⬇️

💼 Only a few days left to apply for our Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning position! Learn more here ➡️ epd.eu/opportunities/…

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🫂 EPD joins forces with partners to achieve impact! We: 🔵 advocate for citizens’ engagement in the EU elections; 🔵 create synergies to bring democratic innovation; 🔵 promote the protection of civic space. Learn more about our work on #Policy💬 ➡️ epd.eu/what-we-do/pol…

Since 2021, we have examined over 35 initiatives in democratic #innovations across the world. Our latest article by Evelyn Mantoiu (she/her) draws on this project and offers key lessons to inspire new innovations in Europe. Read the article 👉europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/lessons-for-eu…

Out today: the first episode of our democracy success stories series! Explore the story of how WFD worked with MPs, ministers, and civil society in Malaysia to uncover ways to improve lives at wfd.org/story/budgetin…. #DemocracyCan

#Research 💡 Since 2021, the European Democracy Hub has examined over 35 examples of democratic #innovations around the world 🌍 EPD’s Evelyn Mantoiu (she/her) highlights key lessons learned and the characteristics of successful initiatives. Read the article 👉 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/lessons-for-eu…