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EDITORIAL |
STRONG WINDS, STRONGER SAILS: STANDING UP FOR DEMOCRACY |
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Dear ,
It’s more than just a stiff breeze—democracies around the world are facing strong headwinds. With Donald Trump's re-election, the rise of autocratic forces, and the declining appeal of the Western democratic model, a new world order is emerging on the horizon. What can Democracy International do to counter this? And do we even have an influence?
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The challenges of 2025 are real—but so is the potential for progress. When people come together to defend the values that make democracy thrive, we can achieve great things.
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Democratic greetings,
Executive Director, Democracy International e.V |
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EVENTS (FIND MORE EVENTS HERE) |
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18. MARCH, BRUSSELS |
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European Citizens' Initiative Day - Civil Society Week, European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Day 2025 will take place as part of the Civil Society Week with a focus on the theme of Strengthening Cohesion and Participation in Polarised Societies. |
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17-21. MARCH, STRASBOURG |
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European Gathering on Participation, Every year, Décider ensemble hosts the this vibrant platform to engage in discussions about citizen participation. |
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STORIES |
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Yasuní - a legacy of resistance |
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A new mini-documentary by Democracy International captures the relentless fight of YASunidos and the people of Ecuador to preserve this fragile ecosystem. |
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A Long Failure to Plan, a Deadly Failure of Imagination |
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L.A. has ignored planning and governing responsibilities for 50 years. Will the fires change that?
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How much should we have to pay for being treated as equals? |
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Bangladesh’s student protests against quota reforms ignited a nationwide fight for democracy and forced a government to its breaking point. |
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What the LA Fires Should Teach Us, Real Lotteries and Local AI Assemblies |
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Democracy Local's January collection of news visits rural Congo, and reflects on the fires.
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DOCUMENTARY: BREAKING THE SILENCE ON INEQUALITY. |
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AN ACTIVISM STORY FROM COLUMBIA!
Around the world, democracy activists are standing up for their communities, often risking their lives in the process. This comes at a time when democracy is facing unprecedented challenges. In this context, Life as an Activist sheds light on the work and challenges of democracy activists. |
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SWISSINFO VOICES |
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What does 2025 hold in store for democracy around the world? |
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The next 12 months will show how the results of the “super election year” 2024. Disinformation and anti-system forces are unlikely to disappear. |
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Swiss economist grapples with US-Canadian trade relationship |
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Economy and democracy are two sides of the same coin. This is what Bernese economist Daniela Hauser has discovered while working in Ottawa |
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