🎥 Throwback to #IDDBrussels 2025
As co-organisers, we are proud to have helped create a space for critical dialogue on democracy, inclusion & security.
▶️ Highlights video: youtu.be/2pDkK_-mZPA
🌐 Keynotes & more: idd-brussels.eu
Thank you to all speakers, partners & participants.
#ENoP
At #IDDBrussels 2025, 600+ participants and 34 speakers explored democracy, inclusion & security.
The message: inclusive democracy is not optional - it is essential.
Organised by @internationalidea.bsky.social with partners under the #WYDE programme.
Watch the highlights⬇️
youtu.be/2pDkK_-mZPA?...
📌 The European Partnership for Democracy joins #IDDBrussels partners @internationalidea.bsky.social, ENoP, @eedemocracy.bsky.social and @carnegieeurope.bsky.social in a warm thank you, to all the participants, speakers and organisers who made this 11th edition possible.
See you all next year!
💫 It is again time to reflect on all of the great stories and insights shared during #IDDBrussels 2025. This year saw the stage taken by some of the most incredible democracy and human rights advocates and experts, giving the audience a true mix of personal experiences & food for thought.
🗣️ “Democracy is the best system to run a society and the only way to guarantee rule of law, human rights and security.”
— Gary Klaukka, Executive Director of @ENoP_EU, at #IDDBrussels
💬 “We need women in high-level positions that impact other women.” — Ms Harlette Badou
#WYDEPoliticalParties
Thank you to all our speakers and participants for joining us for two days.
We look forward to seeing you at the IDD next year!
#IDDBrussels
#EESCPartnership @eesc.bsky.social 🤝 @internationalidea.bsky.social
At #IDDBrussels, we debated democracy in an age of insecurity:
🌍 Inclusion as a path to security
🤝 Stronger EU–global partnerships
💬 Embedding democracy in the next EU budget
👉 link.europa.eu/KJmvR8
#InternationalDemocracyDay
⭐ Gary Klaukka, Executive Director at the European Network of Political Foundations, closes the 11th edition of #IDDBrussels!
Thank you to all the participants for a great and insightful #InternationalDemocracyDay, and see you next year!
During the panel discussion on the next EU budget:
"Democracy is a European public good that requires funding; it is infrastructure. Without it nothing works" says Sophie Pornschlegel (@sophiepornschlegel.bsky.social) 💪
#IDDBrussels
During #IDDBrussels, EED organised a panel discussion on the intersection between security, democracy, and values.
Our speakers shared their experiences and perspectives on the topic.
The Multiannual Financial Framework is an opportunity to bring emphasis on our values and democracy into actions, says @internationalidea.bsky.social's Sam van der Staak during the #IDDBrussels 2025 Conference.
"The EU must invest in democracy to protect its strategic interests."
Powerful story of the Serbian civic movement against authoritarian government by @rasaned.bsky.social, Program Director, @crta.bsky.social at International Democracy Day event in Brussels #IDDBrussels
A democratic nonviolent struggle key for Europe and a lesson in resistance led by young people
Day 2 at the International Democracy Day Brussels has just started.
Check the full agenda here 👉 idd-brussels.eu/agenda/
#IDDBrussels
At International Day of Democracy event in Brussels #IDDBrussels @richardyoungs.bsky.social from @carnegiedcg.bsky.social and @europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu explaining we are living a renewed activism phase with new civic movements all around the world
We are ready to start the second day of #IDDBrussels!
A full agenda today, beginning with discussions on civic movements and innovation in democracy support.
Stay tuned for the EED session this afternoon, Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome."
Day 1 of #IDDBrussels included engaging panels on democracy and inclusion, featuring speakers from around the world.
Day 2 will include sessions on civic movements, innovation, finance. Don't miss the panel: 'Democracy Matters: Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome'
Kajsa Ollongren (@kajsaollongren.bsky.social), EU Special Representative for Human Rights, closes Day 1.
💬 Democracy cannot be taken for granted. We have to defend it from both internal and external threats.
#IDDBrussels
🎙️ Kajsa Ollongren @kajsaollongren.bsky.social) EU Special Representative for Human Rights, closes #IDD Day 1
📌 Democracy and human rights are exactly what we need to defend, especially now, when certain people in the EU are losing hope.
#IDDBrussels
🗣️Our social contracts are changing in ways we can't ignore. Global challenges and structural forces like globalisation are shaping societies. But inequalities and uncertainty are rising, putting a lot of pressure.
✒️ @laurachinchilla.bsky.social 🇨🇷
#IDDBrussels #InternationalDemocracyDay
🖇️Findings from our #GlobalStateofDemocracy 2025 Report:
"The quality of democracy continued to decline in 2024. What changed? Representation, rights, and the rule of law. Credible elections and effective parliaments have declined the most." - Seema Shah
#IDDBrussels
🖇️ From @internationalidea.bsky.social's Global State of Democracy Report:
📊 The quality of democracy continued to decline in 2024. What changed? Representation, rights, and the rule of law. Credible elections and effective parliaments have declined the most.
✒️Seema Shah
#IDDBrussels
At the #IDDBrussels Conference, @internationalidea.bsky.social's Head of Democracy Assessment @seemashah.bsky.social
presents the findings of the #GSoD2025 Report: #DemocracyOnTheMove.
💬 As polarisation in our country increases, we are creating moments of unity", shares Dr. Tasnim Jara about democratic movements in Bangladesh.
- from the panel "Democracy for All: Inclusive Democracy as a Pathway to Security and Development".
#IDDBrussels
🖊️ Moving on to Political Parties and Inclusion at the Heart of Political Life, Dorothy Nakanwagi, a member of the National Unity Platform from Uganda, says that "We shouldn't focus only on policies but also on the things people have to live with. Connecting people can solve issues."
#IDDBrussels
Meet the speakers for the #IDDBrussels session "Democracy Matters Values as Strategy, Security as Outcome."
Liudmyla Yankina is a human rights advocate recognised for defending Ukrainian civil society and supporting at-risk activists in the country, including occupied regions.
📌 IDD Brussels has officially started! Stay tuned for EPD's highlights! 📸
@internationalidea.bsky.social @eedemocracy.bsky.social @carnegieeurope.bsky.social
#IDDBrussels
#InternationalDemocracyDay
#EESCPartnership #EESC
👥 Today and tomorrow, we join the International Democracy Day Brussels "Democracy and Inclusion in an Age of Insecurity".
Full programme 👉 idd-brussels.eu/agenda/
#IDDBrussels #InternationalDemocracyDay
