#Nicaragua is moving closer to one-party rule. With #DanielOrtega and #RosarioMurillo tightening their grip on state institutions and eliminating the vote, critics warn the country is becoming “the North Korea of the Americas.” Read the full article ⬇️ elpais.com/internaciona...

La eliminación del voto sitúa a Ortega entre los peores dictadores del mundo: “Nicaragua se está convirtiendo en la Corea del Norte de América”

La pareja presidencial ejerce control absoluto sobre los tribunales, la policía, el Parlamento y las Fuerzas Armadas. Ahora apunta a consolidar un régimen de partido único y una dinastía familiar en e...

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Millions of Ukrainians now live abroad. How can their participation in future elections be protected? Tomorrow, @internationalidea.bsky.social & partners will discuss out-of-country voting & preparations for inclusive, credible post-war elections. 📽️Watch the livestream www.idea.int/events/prepa...

Preparing Ukraine for Post-War Out-of-Country Voting: international experience, institutional cooperation and future priorities | International IDEA

Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has displaced millions of citizens, creating unprecedented challenges for ensuring their participation in future elections. As Ukraine prepares for post-war ele...

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Can indigenous traditions help shape the future? In Cameroon, the Mbessa Indigenous Commissioner for Future Generations supports long-term decision-making and local governance. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.31752/17702

Institutional Innovations for Future Generations: The Experience of Climate Change

Climate policies continue to fall short of international commitments, and climate action seems to be losing political momentum at the global level in a geopolitical context marked by growing polarizat...

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Can stronger democracies make stronger trading partners? A new analysis by @internationalidea.bsky.social examines whether democratic performance influences the EU’s trade relationships. 🔗Read the full article here: idea.int/blog/trade-a...

Trade and Democracy: Data show the EU trades more easily with democratic than autocratic countries

As the European Union accelerates efforts to conclude trade agreements with new partners amid US tariff pressure and geopolitical instability, a fundamental question arises: does the EU trade more rea...

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The U.S. Election Assistance Commission has been left without any sitting members, just months before nationwide elections. @internationalidea.bsky.social underscores that stable, independent election institutions are essential to public trust. Read the full statement⬇️ www.idea.int/news/stateme...

Statement by International IDEA on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission

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What does #RenewingDemocracy look like in practice? Through the @glodemcoalition.bsky.social, partners like Nuru Trust Network are supporting young innovators in Kenya to use civic tech to address local challenges and strengthen democratic participation. #AfroTech2026 #CodeForHumanRights

What could undermine democratic resilience over the next 10 years? As part of @internationalidea.bsky.social’s #ReimaginingDemocracy workshop, participants considered the pressures that could shape democracy in the decade ahead. This testimonial highlights one of the risks that matter most.

What if governments planned for the next generation, not just the next election? Finland's national foresight system helps bring long-term thinking into democratic decision-making. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.31752/17702

Institutional Innovations for Future Generations: The Experience of Climate Change

Climate policies continue to fall short of international commitments, and climate action seems to be losing political momentum at the global level in a geopolitical context marked by growing polarizat...

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In a reflection from @kettering.org, Elisenda Ballesté shares insights from @glodemcoalition.bsky.social #GDCForum2026 about how democratic systems are adapting to rapid changes. Part of the #RenewingDemocracy campaign, this blog reflects on what it means to renew democracy today. Link in comments.

What does democratic renewal require? Two @glodemcoalition.bsky.social #ThankYouDemocracy episodes explore this: Cynthia Chigwenya: intergenerational solidarity & youth engagement in Southern Africa Kyra Buchko: polarization, power, & renewal in the Americas Link in comments. #RenewingDemocracy

@internationalidea.bsky.social partnered with @clubdemadrid.bsky.social for the 2nd meeting of the Global Commission on Democracy & Multilateralism, inaugurated by His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain. IDEA contributed the Working Group's findings to shape the final report, to be launched at #UNGA81

Can a constitution protect future generations? Bhutan's Constitution commits the country to maintaining at least 60% forest cover in perpetuity. Our new report explores how institutions can bring long-term thinking into governance. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.31752/17702

Institutional Innovations for Future Generations: The Experience of Climate Change

Climate policies continue to fall short of international commitments, and climate action seems to be losing political momentum at the global level in a geopolitical context marked by growing polarizat...

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Future generations cannot vote. Yet today's decisions will shape the world they inherit. Our new report explores how democratic institutions can better represent future interests and address long-term challenges. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.31752/17702

Today, International IDEA, @microsoft.com and the Swedish Election Authority, hosted a seminar at #Almedalsveckan on the impact of AI on democracy in the 2026 Swedish elections with @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Anna Nyqvist, Ginny Badanes and @gibajaalberto.bsky.social. @valmyndigheten.bsky.social

A new article from International IDEA’s Oscar Brown explores how the European Union’s Tech Sovereignty Package reflects growing efforts to strengthen control over critical digital infrastructure. Read the full analysis via the link in the comments. #DigitalGovernance #DigitalDemocracy

Join us during London Climate Action Week for the launch of International IDEA's report on institutional innovations for future generations & a discussion on how democratic institutions can become more climate-responsive. 📅 24 June | 11:45–12:30 BST 🔗 More & register: www.idea.int/events/londo...

Meet International IDEA at Almedalen! Artificial Intelligence, Democracy, and the 2026 Swedish Elections 23 June, 13.30-14.20 Democracy Under Pressure: Polarization, Disinformation, and Electoral Integrity 24 June, 11.00-11.45 En mötesplats för demokratins försvarare 25 juni 2026, 17.00-18.00

Young people are demanding change. Are our institutions keeping up? This blog explores why democratic renewal and intergenerational justice must go hand in hand. 🔗 Read more: www.idea.int/blog/democra... #youth #democracy #justice

Democracy’s future depends on intergenerational justice. The next UN Secretary-General must help deliver

Younger generations are flexing political muscle worldwide, breaking silence and expectations both on the streets and at the ballot box. But even when their marches and votes lead to political change,...

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Political scandals do not always break through because of numbers or investigations. Sometimes, they break through because of images. This blog looks at how symbols of excess can become powerful images of waste, detachment and political vulnerability. 🔗 Read more: www.idea.int/blog/you-kno...

You Know It When You See It, Trump! The Claw and the Gilded Ballroom

Forget gas prices, economic uncertainty and the Iran war. President Donald Trump’s ambitions for the White House—fighting cages and gilded ballrooms—may prove politically more damaging than they first...

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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. ⬇️ www.idea.int/events/regio...

Regional Conference on Money in Politics 2026: From Virtual Money to Real Influence | International IDEA

Following the success of the 2025 Money, Security and Democracy Conference, the 2026 edition, Money in Politics 2026: From Virtual Money to Real Influence, returns to Chișinău at a critical moment for...

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#Almedalen 2026! Join us for our events on Tuesday 23 June. Read more about the event here: almedalsveckan.info/rg/almedalsv...

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

Envisioning Democratic Futures: The Nordic-Baltic Region in 2050

Nordic–Baltic democracies—understood to include Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden—consistently rank among the strongest in the world in the Global State of Democ...

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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

In a new op-ed for Balkan Insight, 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. 🔗 Read the full story: bit.ly/4dT0SCY

Four Scenarios for Democracy in the Western Balkans: From Hope to Disenchantment

By the year 2040, will countries in the region choose to consolidate democracy, settle for ‘stabilitocracy’, or descend into full-blown authoritarianism?

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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: www.idea.int/blog/how-dem...

How a democracy survives 1,561 days and counting of war

At a training session of Ukraine’s election commissioners and staffers in Western Ukraine in May 2026, the presenter suddenly lost the attention of participants, who began to peer into their phones. A...

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At the Justice Matters Conference in The Hague, International IDEA Secretary-General Kevin Casas-Zamora joined global policymakers and practitioners to discuss why sustained political commitment and investment in justice systems matter more than ever. 🔗 Read more: www.idea.int/news/democra...

Democracy and justice as foundations of security: Insights from The Hague

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How can countries better enable citizens abroad to participate in #elections? This new report provides a comprehensive analysis of out-of-country voting across South Asia, highlighting key challenges & policy recommendations. 🔗Read the report: doi.org/10.31752/69373 #SouthAsia #VotingRights

The Absent Voters of South Asia

South Asia is home to some of the largest and most dynamic migration flows in the world, yet millions of migrants across the region are unable to exercise one of their most basic democratic rights: th...

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This week in New Delhi, International IDEA & #IIIDEM are bringing together EMBs & participants for hands-on training on electoral resilience & crisis management, strengthening preparedness in an increasingly complex global electoral landscape. #ProtectingElections #ElectoralIntegrity #IDEAIndia2026

How can democratic governance become more inclusive for #Indigenous communities? @internationalidea.bsky.social & @aecid.bsky.social have launched a new initiative in Panama’s Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé focused on local governance & Indigenous participation. Read more here ⬇️ www.idea.int/news/interna...

International IDEA launches a roadmap for a project on governance and citizen participation in the Comarca Ngäbe-Buglé

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🌍 The Africa and West Asia Regional Office in Pretoria, South Africa is officially opened! This marks a new chapter for democracy support across Africa and West Asia. A proud milestone for the AWA team and for everyone working to advance inclusive & resilient democracy across Africa and West Asia.