Hard Questions About the EU Lifting Sanctions on an Iranian Tech Company
By removing cloud technology firm Abr Arvan from its sanctions list, the EU has set a concerning—and puzzling—precedent. Last month,…
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Securitization and European Democracy Policy
Current geopolitical trends are pushing the EU to increasingly prioritize security in its international action and outreach, including on democracy…
Polarization Threatens to Derail Bosnia’s EU Ambitions
The opening of EU accession talks marks an important milestone for Bosnia, where ethnic tensions run high. But progress on…
Project Oasis: Sustainability in practice
In 2014, a group of journalists made the bold move to leave the Slovakian newspaper SME after it was partially…
Democratic Resilience Facing Autocratic Influence in Latin America: Recommendations on the EU’s Potentialities and Challenges
The conclusions of the Conference for the Future of Europe show a strong commitment to the global support of democracy.…
Why the EU could and should join the international treaty on exchange of data for the verification of asset declarations
Asset declaration systems are one of the most powerful tools in combating corruption. However, the effectiveness of asset declarations all…
EU stands behind the empowerment of human rights defenders
DanChurchAid Uganda joins the European Union to commemorate the European Union Day, as we strive for justice, accountability, and human…
EU as a fundamental step towards strengthen democracy in North Macedonia
Insights into North Macedonia’s path towards EU integration: A Q&A with Monika Zajkova, President of the Liberal Democratic Party and…
Building Resilience Against Election Influence Operations: Preparing for the European Elections in 2024 and Beyond
In 2024, nearly half of the world’s population is heading to the polls. One of the biggest of these contests…
Exploring democracy trends: a democracy support data interactive tool
Democracy has globally declined over the last decade, due to numerous internal and external challenges to democratic societies. Where does…