Tackling social and climate challenges with Brussels’ solutions
The latest ECN meeting took place in Brussels, as members of the network gathered together to discuss, learn, and exchange…
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The State and Civil Society Organizations: Friends or Foes?
Given civil society organizations’ (CSOs) vulnerability to foreign interference, how can the public interest in their operational transparency be balanced…
The Election Denial Industry is Ramping Up for 2024
The 2020 U.S. presidential election was the first time in recent history where a presidential candidate, Donald Trump, baselessly lied…
Opinion: A Pivotal Moment for Gaza and Global Diplomacy
Israel faces mounting pressure from the U.S. to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in the wake of the tragic…
On the Margins: Civil Society Activism and Climate Change in Egypt
Egypt’s official climate resilience plans highlight a key role for civil society. But empowered, networked, and resourced nonstate advocates face…
Serbian activist protests against electoral fraud: This is how the people fight for democracy
Currently, autocrats around the world are seeking inspiration from Serbia, where electoral fraud and manipulation have contributed to strengthening President…
Vienna is European Capital of Democracy 2024/25
Vienna takes over the title from Barcelona in autumn and becomes the venue for a multifaceted year of democracy
Far-Right Extremist Accounts Surging on Mainstream Platforms
As mainstream social media companies’ content moderation teams shrink and policies fail, extremists are flourishing and no longer have to…
Opinion: There is more to NATO burden sharing than the 2% spending dogma
As the NATO alliance prepares to gather this summer to celebrate its 75th birthday, rhetoric around “burden sharing” – specifically…
How ‘enlightened’ are we?
Earlier this week, the Gaza crisis saw a significant development. The Palestinian death toll has surpassed 35,000, with many victims…