What is the state of global democracy in 2024?

𝙉𝙞𝙘𝙤 𝙇𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙖 Jaspers from Latana will once again join us at #CDS2024 to launch the world largest study on how people perceive democracy, the Democracy Perception Index.

Check out last year’s DPI 👉 shorturl.at/yHLP5

Politician, Singer, and Oscar-nominated Actor BOBI WINE joins us again this year to share his story about standing up for Freedom in Uganda and screen his film: Bobi Wine: The People's President.

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Excited to introduce our newest #DemocracyTech mentor, Torsten Kolind, Co-Founder & CEO of Underground Ventures! A startup stalwart, investor, and advocate for women's health and geothermal energy. With expertise in bioinformatics, he co-founded YouNoodle, reshaping startup evaluation.💡

5 years ago we launched the 'Pledge for Election Integrity'.

Candidates commit not to aid foreign election meddling. It was signed by main EU lead candidates and Joe Biden.

Great that today Věra Jourová secured major EU parties to pledge against using the meddlers' playbook.

🌟 Excited to announce Nima Sophia Tisdall, CEO of Nordic Makers & co-founder of Blue Lobster, as our newest speaker for the #DemocracyTech Fellowship! A leader in tech, sustainability, & entrepreneurship, Nima's vision & impact are unmatched. Welcome aboard, Nima! 🚀

How can we boost investments & strengthen democracy?

We're delighted to hear from Democracy Investments at #CDS2024 about how to invest more in democracy and less in authoritarian regimes.

Democracies will have to stand together to counter authoritarian threats.

And not only via military cooperation, but also by diplomatic and economic integration.

The final goal is clear: building a transnational, democratic governance for our future

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How do we safeguard our elections in a new age of technology including #AI ?

We look forward to welcoming the VP of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, at #CDS2024 .

#EUDemocracy #elections2024

'NATO is the bedrock of security for more than nine hundred and sixty-million people, spanning thirty-two countries across two continents.

Our Alliance is one of history’s great achievements—and may we never take it for granted.'

My full statement on NATO's 75th anniversary ⬇️

Excited to welcome Leopoldo López, Venezuelan Freedom Activist & Founder of Voluntad Popular, and our newest #DemocracyTech Fellowship speaker.🔥 His dedication to democracy, from non-violent protests to General Secretary of WORLD LIBERTY CONGRESS, is truly inspiring.

Sending heartfelt solidarity to our friends in Taiwan after the recent earthquake. Our thoughts are with those affected as they navigate this challenging time.

Stay safe and take care!

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) 🇹🇼 蔡英文 Tsai Ing-wen Emily Y. Wu Bethany 貝書穎

Excited to welcome Sanna Marin, Finland's PM, to #CDS2024 on May 14-15. She guided Finland into NATO & through a pandemic, championing democracy & inclusivity. Join us as she discusses the global tech race and democratic cooperation to ensure emerging tech reflects our values.

In WWII, industrialist William S. Knudsen was pivotal in making the U.S. the arsenal of democracy and turning the tide of the war.

With the renewed threat of militarised autocracy in Europe, it is time for today’s CEOs to stand up for freedom.

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Less than two months to go to the Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2024.

I look forward to welcoming you in Denmark and online on 14-15 May to defend democracy together!

Volunteer at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit!

Would you like to participate in a high-level strategic forum with international speakers discussing the current challenges for our democracies?

Then join us 14-15 May, in Copenhagen or online.

More info➡️ bit.ly/3vspQFy

How to counter foreign interference?

Watch again our #SummitForDemocracy discussion with Freedom House Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives

#DefendDemocracy

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'With Putin and Lukashenka, what kind of dialogue can we have? They are war criminals. The only dialogue we can have with them is in the Int'l Criminal Court in the Hague,' Vice Minister Egidijus Meilūnas at #SummitForDemocracy event hosted by Alliance of Democracies, Lithuania MFA | #StandWithUkraine, and Freedom House.