Team Europe Democracy Factsheets
Accompanying our factsheet on the Team Europe Democracy (TED) Initiative, this overview highlights the efforts launched in December 2021 by Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen. As detailed in the factsheet, the TED Initiative, led by DG INTPA and joined by fourteen EU Member States, strategically coordinates a European response to strengthen democratic values globally. This document provides an insight into how the initiative enhances visibility and impact of Europe’s support for democracy and human rights worldwide.
The TED Network factsheet outlines the structure and function of this crucial element of the TED Initiative. It serves as a dynamic interface among EU institutions, Member States, and European organisations committed to democracy promotion. This network fosters improved joint programming and strategic dialogue, as detailed in the factsheet, enhancing collaborative efforts across regions to bolster global and national democracy support.
Detailed in our factsheet on Partner Country Engagement (PCE), the TED Initiative's efforts at the country level focus on providing expert support to EU Delegations. This document elaborates on how the TED Secretariat coordinates experts to strengthen the implementation of democracy initiatives and develop joint actions that are well-aligned with the democratic aspirations of partner countries. It emphasises the initiative's role in enhancing the coherence and effectiveness of European interventions to support democracy.