The world is currently undergoing a democratic recession, where democracy on a global scale is not only diminishing but has regressed to levels similar to those seen more than three decades ago [1]. Despite this trend, there has...
When global crises erupt, a consensus often forms in the West around the need to bolster civil society. This is a well-founded approach, as nurturing more inclusive governance plays a pivotal role in peacebuilding, with civil...
Addressing climate change presents both obstacles and opportunities for democratic systems. As we already experience the impact of climate change globally, the implementation of climate solutions often does not coincide with the...
The European Union is on track to establish groundbreaking standards as the first jurisdiction globally to regulate online disinformation and hate speech comprehensively. This journey began in June 2022, with major tech companies...
The approach for identifying "systemic risks" in compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA) for the largest platforms and search engines remains unclear. AlgorithmWatch has outlined a methodology to serve as a benchmark for...
On 3 December 2020 the European Commission published the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP), a strategy composed of several legislative and non-legislative initiatives aiming at supporting citizens and democracies across the EU...
The African continent has observed a notable surge in coup incidents, recording nine instances in the last three years, and other regions like Myanmar and Peru have faced political turbulence. With the escalating frequency of...
There is an urgent requirement to explore how citizens' assemblies can effectively navigate the intricate realm of politics to bring about substantial change. While governments are in pursuit of profound transformation, citizens'...
This policy document is a result of the ongoing research and human rights advocacy conducted by Election-Watch.EU, the European Partnership for Democracy, Democracy Reporting International, and the European Platform for Democratic...
The Global Gateway, the European Union's global connectivity strategy, recently celebrated its two-year milestone. Initiated to reorient EU international cooperation in response to partner needs and geopolitical shifts, the...
