Democracies around the world are feeling the pressure in the face of rising authoritarianism, nationalism and populism. The EU is no exception. Here, too, democratic values and institutions are under attack. To some extent, the internet has become a kind of lawless space where conspiracy theories and disinformation spread unchecked through unregulated networks.
At the same time, the EU must become more resilient, open and transparent. The EU must do a better job of protecting Member States and their citizens from attacks on our shared values, while opening up to engage in debate with citizens on the future of the EU. It must become more resilient, open and transparent.
The Friedrich-Ebert-Foundation’s EU office is dedicated to bolstering democracy, the rule of law, and equality, both within Germany and abroad, and is particularly committed to citizen-focused, transparent decision-making processes, progressive reforms, and consolidating the EU’s democratic legitimacy.
"The Great Countdown" is an essential guide for shaping the future of participatory democracy. This publication offers a comprehensive analysis of the…
Peace and security are at the heart of the Feminist Foreign Policy adopted by many EU Member States. Yet they have recently also increased their…
Critical actors in the fight for democratic resilience and social justice remain underfunded. By linking feminist foreign policy to transformative…
On 20 November 2024, policymakers, academics and civil society leaders met in Brussels to discuss the transition to sustainable democracies.
The EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages seeks to raise the quality of life for workers all over Europe. But only a handful of Member States are…
On 20 November 2024, we will organise the first Brussels Democracy Dialogue. Just like the Hambach Democracy Dialogue (HDD), the Brussels Democracy…
A new EU legislature means new policy initiatives and potentially a change of course. The Progressive Economic Policy Conference brought together…
Latin America is a leading region in developing Feminist Foreign Policies (FFPs). This creates opportunities for collaboration with the EU, such as…
From 25-26 September, we will hold an expert conference on the EU’s key economic policy challenges. It will feature Helena Dalli, Commissioner for…
Feminist Foreign Policy (FFP) questions traditional takes on foreign relations and is becoming increasingly widespread in the political world. Find…
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This brochure is aimed at students and anyone who wants to understand how the Council of Europe in Strasbourg works. It provides an overview of key facts and figures, explains the decision-making process of the European Court of Human Rights, and features an interview with Frank Schwabe, Chair of the SOC Group. The brochure concludes with an overview of European political education programmes. Download in German here: More
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