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TikTok manipulation in the Romanian presidential Elections and the aggressive actions of Russia

Government
The Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu was artificially promoted through extremist and pro-Russian TikTok accounts and ended up in first place in the first tour. How did this happen?

TikTok manipulation in the Romanian presidential Elections and the aggressive actions of Russia

Government
The Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu was artificially promoted through extremist and pro-Russian TikTok accounts and ended up in first place in the first tour. How did this happen?

A democratic, sustainable and resilient future with the EU Green Deal

Sustainable Development
Wolfgang Teubner, ICLEI Regional Director for Europe and the Managing Director (CEO) of the ICLEI European Secretariat, shares with us the importance of making use of our multilevel system for a democratic, sustainable and resilient future with the EU Green Deal.

Fighting disinformation to safeguard democracy

Government
In today's digital age, combating disinformation is crucial to safeguarding democracy. Here, John Comer, rapporteur for the EESC explores the evolution of misinformation, its consequences, and strategies to empower citizens and protect democratic institutions.

Building a resilient and future-ready democracy in the EU

Government
Dubravka Šuica, Vice-President for Democracy and Demography, charts her priorities for building a resilient and future-ready democracy in the EU.

A need for continued support for Ukraine in the face of war

Government
As the world observes the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion this weekend, our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity must not falter – and we must give all the resources available for Ukraine to get the job done.

Why is it essential to build a democracy fit for the future?

Government
The future of democratic processes should see opportunities for everyone to participate at different levels of government – be it local, regional or national. But this participation is far more than just voting, states Alistair Jones, Associate Professor, University Teacher Fellow, SFHEA, Subject Lead Politics and IR, DMU.

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

Government
South Africa has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of breaching the UN convention on genocide in its actions against Palestinians in Gaza.

Qatar and the Israel-Hamas conflict: Hybrid mediation power on display

Government
Here, Professor Vassilis K. Fouskas explains the diplomatic and mediative powers of Qatar and its influence in the current Israel-Hamas conflict.

How to prevent cyber attackers’ manipulation of the democratic process

Government
With GCHQ's recent warning that voting was subject to a cyber attack, what can we do to avoid manipulation of the democratic process?

The collapse of populist support during the pandemic

Government
A new mega-dataset finds that during the pandemic, support for populist parties and politicians has minimised since 2020.

Researchers say political adverts don’t work on swing voters

Government
New study suggests that both positive and negative election video ads are unlikely to sway voters from the opposition New study explored supporters on both...

Why is political polarisation increasing in democratic countries?

Government
A new study demonstrates that political divides have become deeper now than at any other point in the last 50 years.

Strengthening democracy and rule of law through education

Government
Maaike De Ridder and Nadja Krotow, RECONNECT researchers, explore how democracy and rule of law can be strengthened through education and raising awareness.

Democracy & demography working together

Open Access News
Open Access Government charts some of the key policies tasked with Dubravka Šuica, Vice-President and European Commissioner for Democracy and Demography.

Emerging threats: Recent developments in the UK law of protest

Government
Sailesh Mehta and Tim Kiely, Barristers at Red Lion Chambers, look at the volatile landscape of UK law of protest - especially in the wake of Black Lives Matter and Extinction Rebellion.

The future of Europe: digital, green, but first of all democratic!

Government
Christa Schweng, President, European Economic and Social Committee, states that the future of Europe is digital, green, but first of all, democratic!
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