At #GPM2026 in Barcelona, Club de Madrid joined partners from the @glodemcoalition.bsky.social — including @internationalidea.bsky.social, @uclg.bsky.social & @politicalwatch.es — to host:
👉 “Beyond Government-Led Democracy Initiatives: Building Cross-Sector Alliances”
International IDEA commends the Republic of #Benin, one of its Member States, for elections that culminated in a peaceful transition of power, but is concerned by the continued incarceration of opposition figures and urges the new elected government to release them. ⬇️
www.idea.int/news/electio...
💡Democracies deliver stronger outcomes in health, education and inclusive growth.
A new @internationalidea.bsky.social report shows how democratic governance drives shared prosperity & why weakening institutions are not just a political risk but an economic one.
Read more: doi.org/10.31752/99949
In the context of India’s Chairship of International IDEA in 2026, a high-level parliamentary dialogue between #India and #Sweden will be hosted on 28 April, to promote meaningful exchange on democratic governance and legislative practice.
Register to join in person ⬇️ www.idea.int/events/parli...
At the Global Progressive Mobilization in Barcelona today, an important conversation on strengthening democracy through cross-sector alliances beyond governments.
Building inclusive, multistakeholder cooperation is key to renewing and defending democracy today. 🌍
#GPM2026
TODAY, the Global Democracy Coalition & International IDEA will contribute to a panel discussion taking place in the context of the Global Progressive Mobilization in Barcelona: Beyond Government-Led Democracy Initiatives: Building Cross-Sector Multistakeholder Alliances. #RenewingDemocacy
📣New case study: Peru’s 2021 elections took place amid disinformation and political polarization.
The study highlights lessons on transparency, risk management & safeguarding electoral integrity.
Read more ⬇️
doi.org/10.31752/68689
#Democracy #ProtectingElections #Peru
🕊️ Peace processes are changing, and so is mediation.
From South Sudan to Myanmar, our new Policy Brief Series explores the evolving nature of mediation in fragile settings.
📖 Explore the series: buff.ly/k8Ga3mT
@internationalidea.bsky.social @peacerep.bsky.social @uoelawschool.bsky.social
Identifying the most promising actions to take to address global democratic decline will require a ‘whole of science’ approach. Democracy practitioners need to be able to synthesize complementary findings from the social and natural sciences. New #DemocracyNotes blog ⬇️
www.idea.int/node/161115
"Upholding and strengthening #democracy in today’s extremely difficult context will be impossible without public trust in processes, like credible elections, as well as in outcomes, like equality and prosperity." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social at the #CouncilOfEurope. #RenewingDemocracy
International IDEA held the year’s first Steering Committee meeting on 24 March. The meeting was chaired by India 🇮🇳, and featured a presentation of India’s 2026 Chairship priorities.
Thanks to all participants for the constructive engagement as we prepare for the April Council meeting!
Last week, @internationalidea.bsky.social brought together policymakers, journalists, academics, activists and youth for a Nordic‑Baltic Foresight Workshop & Youth Hub.
Participants envisioned democracy in 2050, built scenarios and identified actions to strengthen democratic resilience. 🌱
Joint statement: Call on the European Parliament to support funding for democracy as a smart investment to achieve EU foreign policy goals
#EPDNetwork🌐
A strong EU external policy requires strategic investment in democracy.
Today we’re launching a joint statement urging the European Parliament to keep #DemocracySupport visible and properly resourced in the next #MFF and #GlobalEurope instrument.
🖇️ epd.eu/news-publica...
A strong EU external policy requires strategic investment in democracy.
Today we’re launching a joint statement urging the European Parliament to keep #DemocracySupport visible and properly resourced in the next #MFF and #GlobalEurope instrument.
🔗 www.idea.int/news/joint-s...
International IDEA hosted the regional launch of the Integrated Framework for #ProtectingElections in Addis Ababa, bringing together partners working to strengthen electoral integrity across #Africa and beyond.
Explore the key insights & lessons learned ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/interna...
¿Cómo se puede gobernar el desorden digital vigente? Excelente columna de @gibajaalberto.bsky.social @internationalidea.bsky.social en @agendapublica.es y las propuestas de Pedro Sánchez desde España.
agendapublica.es/noticia/2071...
Foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) is often seen as an external threat. But domestic actors play a critical role in enabling it to take hold.
@internationalidea.bsky.social's new report shows how this shapes democratic resilience.
Read more ⬇️ doi.org/10.31752/ide...
#FIMI
Tomorrow, @internationalidea.bsky.social will join @anticorruption.bsky.social for a webinar on the landmark resolution adopted at #CoSP11. The session will focus on practical entry points for implementation, monitoring, and coordination.
Join the conversation ⬇️
www.idea.int/events/commi...
Democratic backsliding, shrinking civic space and rising authoritarianism are contributing to a global backlash against gender equality and women’s rights. In many places, hard-won gains are being challenged, stalled and in some cases reversed. #IWD2026
www.idea.int/news/defendi...
Europe’s Euro banknotes feature bridges & windows rather than heroes or national symbols. The goal was unity and openness.
But as #Europe faces new geopolitical pressures, the question remains: what shared story binds Europeans together today?
Read more ⬇️ www.idea.int/blog/times-t...
🔴LIVE from Kyiv! Tune in for a multi-stakeholder dialogue on risks and regulatory models for virtual assets in #PoliticalFinance, with a focus on preventing illicit cryptocurrency funding in #elections. ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o54y...
🔎 Hearing @ 16.30 w/ @libe.europarl.europa.eu & @euds.europarl.europa.eu
🗳️Democracy and Elections in the 🧠AI era 📝Manolis Kefalogiannis @eppgroup.bsky.social
- Sofia Calabrese @epd.eu
- @ineswnarciso.bsky.social l
- Juliane Müller @internationalidea.bsky.social
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🕒 Wed 16.30 - 18:00 w/ @libe.europarl.europa.eu & @afco.europarl.europa.eu
🗳️Democracy & Elections in the 🧠AI era, w/
- Sofia Calabrese @epd.eu
- @ineswnarciso.bsky.social
- Juliane Müller @internationalidea.bsky.social
📄Docs: link.europa.eu/tkV3pC
🔴Streaming: link.europa.eu/D3YptF
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It was a pleasure to present International IDEA's Global State of Democracy Initiative and our work on democratic resilience to several members of @sverigesriksdag.bsky.social
We discussed trends in democracy, and how we can work together to #ProtectDemocracy in Sweden and worldwide.
Beyond Ballots | 12 March 2026
🎉 This week's BB ⬇️
📘 Weak Democratic Safeguards on Big Tech
📝 War in Ukraine Fuels Tensions in Hungary's Elections
🎙️ AI for Electoral Actors | @internationalidea.bsky.social
📍 The Future of Democracy Support | @europarl.europa.eu
💼 EPD is looking for consultants!
📬 ow.ly/Xwpk50V7vpa
The #YouthDemocracyAcademy (YDA) program in #Bangladesh redefined democracy as a living practice, blending academic learning with real-world application. #IWD2026 #DemocracyForAll
www.idea.int/news/learnin...
💡 Can AI help EMBs strengthen political finance oversight?
A new report by @internationalidea.bsky.social highlights both the opportunities & challenges of #AI adoption, including resources, digital skills & public trust.
🔗Read the report: doi.org/10.31752/59539
#AIForDemocracy #MoneyInPolitics
💡4 plausible futures for democracy in the Western Balkans by 2040.
A new foresight paper by @internationalidea.bsky.social , supported by BIRN Network, explores how today’s political signals might interact to shape the region’s democratic path.
▶️ Watch youtu.be/btF944Ih9OA
📖 doi.org/10.31752/16088
In the latest #DemocracyIDEAs episode, International IDEA's Amanda Sourek speaks with Ambassador @maritzachan.bsky.social, Costa Rica’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and a leading voice on gender equality, disarmament, and AI governance. #IWD2026
www.idea.int/podcasts/dem...
Access to justice improves when women are part of the decisions that shape it.
As we reflect on #IWD2026, we recognise women leaders advancing equality #ForAllWomenAndGirls.
Learn more: buff.ly/XIG2pwF
@internationalidea.bsky.social @peacerep.bsky.social @uoelawschool.bsky.social