Are you a young person aged between 15 and 20 who wants to bring about change in your community? Do you want to have a greater influence on your local area and make your voice heard? Do you want to learn from other young people across Europe? This is a four-day international training module aimed […]
Internships – Secretariat of the European Foundation for Democracy – Belgium
The staff of the EED Secretariat comprises nationals from 27 different countries, including Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Moldova, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. EED staff members have lived for extended periods in the countries where the […]
The new European Centre for Democratic Resilience begins its work
At the meeting of the General Affairs Council on February 24, the Commission and the Council Presidency invited EU ministers to celebrate the launch of the European Centre for Democratic Resilience. The aim of the Centre, a flagship initiative of the European Democracy Shield, is to facilitate a consolidated approach involving the whole of society […]
La Comisión presenta su programa de trabajo para 2026
La Comisión Europea ha desvelado hoy su programa de trabajo para 2026, que esboza una serie de acciones para ayudar a construir una Europa más soberana e independiente. El programa de trabajo, titulado “El momento de la independencia de Europa”, aborda los retos actuales y futuros derivados de las amenazas a nuestra seguridad y democracia, […]
Parliament denounces the upcoming sham presidential election in Belarus
In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, MEPs call on the EU to reject the upcoming presidential election in Belarus on 26 January as a sham. Denouncing the ongoing and long-standing grave violations of human rights and democratic principles in Belarus, which have further intensified in the run-up to the so-called presidential election on 26 January, […]
Venezuela: Council renews restrictive measures
The Council has decided to prolong the restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela for a further year, until 10 January 2026. Additionally the Council reintroduced the travel restrictions applied to four individuals, which had been temporarily suspended in May 2024 with the objective of promoting the organisation of inclusive, credible and competitive elections […]
Court of Justice ruling: EU citizens can become members of a political party of which they are not nationals
Citizenship of the Union: denying EU citizens residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals the right to become a member of a political party infringes EU law EU law confers on EU citizens residing in a Member State of which they are not nationals the right to vote and to stand […]
Join the European Capital of Democracy Citizen Jury
Efforts to undermine European democracy have been underway for some time – and now, democracy needs us. In its current fragile state, fighting for its future is more important than ever. You can do just that, by joining the European Capital of Democracy’s Citizens’ Jury, playing a hands-on role in strengthening Europe’s democratic future! Each […]
Europe Day: celebrating solidarity, democracy and diversity
Europe Day, celebrated every year on 9 May, marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration which was presented in 1950. This founding document of the European Union laid the groundwork for cooperation, solidarity, and lasting peace on our continent. Europe Day continues to symbolise the EU’s commitment to democracy, diversity and unity. After World War II, a group of European politicians envisioned a united Europe to prevent future […]