Media ownership and state advertising transparency in the trilogue negotiations of the European Media Freedom Act
The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) addresses gaps in media legislation at the European level, focusing on media ownership and…
Theme: Democracy
Why Does Aid to Ukraine Matter? Our Experts Weigh In
Why does aid to Ukraine matter? In our latest quick reads, our experts weigh in as the United States and…
Civic Freedom Violations Committed by Myanmar’s Military Junta
After claiming voting irregularities in the 2020 General elections, the Myanmar military staged a coup on February 1, 2021, and…
Sport and Social Cohesion: Bridging Social Divides through Equitable Sports Policies
Building on one of the proposals given by the Youth Fellows at the 2022 International Youth Conference, this paper discusses…
We need an inspiring culture of democracy: Start by making International Democracy Day a holiday
International Democracy Day, a holiday that deserves much gravitas but is virtually unknown outside of the elite halls of multinational…
Defending the global human rights system from authoritarian assault: how democracies can retake the initiative
Authoritarian influence in multilateral institutions is growing rapidly and poses a serious threat to democratic and human rights principles. Repressive…
Open Society Barometer: Can Democracy Deliver?
Between May and July of 2023, the Open Society Foundations commissioned a poll of more than 36,000 respondents from 30…
What’s at Stake in the EU Treaty Reform: An Interview with Brando Benifei, MEP
The European Parliament approved a draft of changes to the Treaties during its last plenary session, to better understand the…
Red Lines Around a Free and Fair Polish Election
The October 15, 2023 Polish parliamentary election will not be fair. The country’s last fair election was in 2015, when…
Defying expectations, she raises her voice
Article about Halima, the 24-year-old businesswoman who coordinates the Al Qamar Justice Centre in Nairobi which tackles gender-based violence, police…