The International Institute for Democracy & Electoral Assistance is a global inter-governmental organization that supports sustainable #democracy worldwide
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Can democracies keep pace with digital finance, #AI and foreign interference?
Join us in #Chișinău for the Regional Money in Politics Conference 2026, bringing together experts from across Europe to discuss electoral integrity, emerging risks & democratic resilience.
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Jun 15
#Almedalen 2026 🇸🇪 Join us for our events on Tuesday 23 June.
Read more about the event here: almedalsveckan.info/rg/almed…
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Jun 12
International IDEA was honored to welcome H.E. Javier Martínez-Acha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, to our Stockholm HQ.
A Member State since 2018 and host of our regional office for Latin America & the Caribbean, Panama is a valued partner on topics ranging from electoral reform to local governance.
Read more: idea.int/news/international-…
#InternationalIDEA #Panama
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Jun 11
The #NordicBaltic region is home to some of the world’s strongest democracies. But what could #democracy look like by 2050?
Our new report explores four possible futures and how early action can strengthen resilience.
🔗 Read the report: doi.org/10.31752/85776
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Jun 11
International IDEA welcomed Ambassador Maria Laura da Rocha, Secretary-General for Foreign Affairs of Brazil to its headquarters in Stockholm.
The meeting provided an opportunity to review the longstanding partnership between Brazil and @Int_IDEA and to discuss preparations for Brazil's forthcoming Chairship of the Council of Member States in 2028.
🔗Read more: idea.int/news/international-…
#InternationalIDEA #Brazil
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Jun 10
📣Strong partnerships are essential to strengthening democracy.
@Int_IDEA is proud to announce a new Strategic Partnership Framework with @cooperation_lu for 2026-2029, including EUR 1 million in core support over the next three year period.
A Member State since 2018 and Chair of our Council of Member States in 2024, Luxembourg has paired clear political leadership with steadfast support for democratic governance in some of the world's most challenging contexts. This Framework places that partnership on a predictable, long-term footing.
We thank #Luxembourg for its continued commitment to #democracy and look forward to deepening our collaboration in the years ahead.
🔗Read the full announcement: idea.int/news/international-…
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Jun 9
What can life along the Lagos-Abidjan corridor tell us about democracy, migration and governance in West Africa?
Journalist Emmanuel Akinwotu shares insights from his recent travels in our latest interview.
⬇️ Read more: idea.int/blog/qa-emmanuel-ak…
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Jun 9
Can democratic resilience strengthen national security?
That was the question at the heart of our recent discussion on democracy, resilience and security.
▶️ Watch highlights from the conversation.
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Jun 9
What if the biggest enablers of #election-related information manipulation aren't only foreign actors?
Our latest article explores the domestic factors that can make democracies vulnerable to #FIMI.
👉 Read more: idea.int/news/beyond-foreign…
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Jun 8
In a new op-ed for @BalkanInsight, International IDEA authors assess the future of democracy in the Western Balkans through 4 scenarios. The piece emphasises that democracy in the region will not endure without consistent commitment & accountability.
🔗 bit.ly/4dT0SCY
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📅 10 June
Join @AgoraParl, @InterParesEU & @ProPALOP for an interactive webinar on how e-learning can strengthen parliamentary capacity.
Explore free online courses, hear from practitioners and discover tools for professional development.
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🗞️ 5 global constitutional news you may have missed this week
📌 Hungary – Government will amend the constitution to remove the President: buff.ly/fhOx6Pm
📌 France – Legislative committee approves proposed constitutional autonomy for Corsica: buff.ly/vK9gecI
📌 Greece – Ruling party submits proposal for constitutional reform: buff.ly/wM3dvZn
📌 Mexico – Constitutional amendment allowing annulment of elections for foreign interference advances: buff.ly/5Ehzks8
📌 Brazil – Lower house approves constitutional amendment reducing workweek: buff.ly/qKgnTTd
👉 Stay updated on constitutional news from around the world: buff.ly/UINyNRs
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Jun 5
Extreme weather is disrupting #elections across the Asia-Pacific region.
Join us on 10 June to explore how election stakeholders can strengthen resilience to climate-related risks.
Learn more and register⬇️
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Day 3 of the New Commissioners’ Orientation Programme commenced with a reflective session facilitated by Hilda B. Modisane, Executive Secretary of ECF-SADC.
Participants shared the values and goals that guide their leadership, highlighting transparency, trust-building, independent Electoral Management Bodies, respect for stakeholders, and the importance of maintaining professional conduct.
They also emphasized leadership grounded in integrity as a cornerstone of credible, inclusive, and democratic electoral processes.
The programme is organised by @theECFSADC & @Int_IDEA, hosted by @IECSouthAfrica, and co-funded by the @EUtoAU through the SPEC Project.
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A constitution is only as strong as the institutions built to uphold it⚖️
This year's Women Constitution-Makers' Dialogue brought together judges, lawyers, advocates and researchers from Bangladesh, Ghana and Syria to ask a simple question: what does it actually take to make constitutional commitments real?
The answer involves courts that earn legitimacy over time, bar associations that resist political capture, and women who find ways to lead even when the door is barely open.
Read the new report: buff.ly/yyltw3Q
#RuleOfLaw #Transition #WomenLeadership
@Int_IDEA, @Peace_Rep_, @UoELawSchool
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On Day 2 of the 13th NCO Programme, Mr. Masego Sheburi, Deputy Chief Electoral Officer: Electoral Operations at @IECSouthAfrica, led discussions on Election Day Operations and Results Management, highlighting results credibility, counting and tabulation, election disputes, and addressing disinformation and misinformation to strengthen electoral integrity.
The programme is organised by @theECFSADC & @Int_IDEA, hosted by @IECSouthAfrica, and co-funded by the @EUtoAU through the SPEC Project.
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Peter Wolf, Principal Adviser, Elections and Digitalization @Int_IDEA facilitated an engaging session on key voter registration principles at the 13th NCO Programme. Commissioners from across SADC shared experiences, highlighting the strengths and challenges of voter registration systems, including issues of inclusivity, accuracy, data protection, diaspora voting, and prisoner registration. The session fostered valuable peer learning.
The 13th NCO programme is organised by @theECFSADC & @Int_IDEA, hosted by @IECSouthAfrica, and co-funded by the @EUtoAU through the SPEC Project.
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What does it take to sustain #democracy during war?
Our latest blog reflects on a powerful reality: while #Ukraine defends its sovereignty, it is also working to ensure that war does not erode its democratic institutions.
🔗 Read the full blog: idea.int/blog/how-democracy-…
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