Our first High-Level Opening: #DemocracyForAll means sharing a sphere of citizenship in where we are equal in rights Kevin Casas

"What is creating anger with democracies is their perceived inability to deliver fairness", says Kevin Casas connecting persistent inequality to discontent with democracy. #IDD2025

On the question of int. partnerships, Inamutila: "we must uphold international law, we must ensure countries have mechanisms to hold each other accountable while at the same time respect each other's sovereignty" #IDD2025 International IDEA's EU Office International IDEA Carnegie Europe European Endowment for Democracy

SG Kevin Casas celebrates International IDEA’s 30th Anniversary at #IDDBrussels 's high-level opening session: “Extreme inequality levels and extreme poverty are at odds with democracy. Perceived inability to deliver fairness is a weakness to tackle.”

Inclusion at the heart of democracy🌍: Leaders from Uganda, Angola, Kenya & Côte d’Ivoire share their powerful stories of how women shape political life & strengthen democracy. #IDDBrussels #IDD2025 #Democracy #WomenInPolitics

At the International Democracy Day Brussels Conference, @int_idea's Head of Democracy Assessment Seema Shah presents the findings of the #GSoD2025 Report: #DemocracyOnTheMove. #IDDBrussels #IDD2025 International IDEA's EU Office

Democracy is what we defend. A breakdown of law and accountability threatens our security. That’s why protecting democracy makes the world —and our future—safer. Thank you International Democracy Day Brussels International IDEA for your essential work.

Pres. Ropke Oliver Röpke welcomes participants of #IDDBrussels on DAY 2: “Democracy without inclusion is hollow. Security without democracy is repression. And inclusion without security is fragile.” Thank you for your hospitality Mr President, friend of inclusion & democracy!

“The Union grows stronger with every accession—but only if new members fully uphold democracy, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law as non-negotiable EU values,” says European Commissioner for enlargement Marta Kos at #IDDBrussels International Democracy Day Brussels International IDEA International IDEA's EU Office

"Repression travels faster than solidarity - unless we act" Raša Nedeljkov from CRTA lauds democracy defenders. In Serbia, the people stand up against corruption and abuse of power, for freedom and the rule of law #IDDBrussels

CRTA "Democracy is not optional. Without it peace is an illusion and security is a lie" he said as he spoke of the courage of those who refuse to stay silent, the citizens who resist and who insist that dignity matters. #IDDBrussels

At #IDDBrussels, Blair Glencorse highlights the rise of community-based movements—many now led by highly talented organizers. But they need support to turn their efforts into sustainable political change that truly delivers for people.International Democracy Day Brussels @accountabilitylab

🎙️ "Investing in Values: How the Next EU Budget Can Strengthen Democracy" Exploring strategies to embed democratic values in external action, strengthen the rule of law, and bolster civil society within the MFF. Moderated by Ken Godfrey #IDDBrussels

Ken Godfrey The next MFF will be ambitious when it comes to democracy, Erica Gerretsen explains. Agora EU, a new programme, will promote shared values like media freedom. Through Global Gateway, the European Commission will continue supporting civil society actors. #IDDBrussels

Ken Godfrey Erica Gerretsen European Commission The MFF is an opportunity to bring emphasis on our values and democracy into actions, International IDEA's EU Office's Sam van der Staak argues. New proposal emphasises flexibility the Global Gateway. "Investing in democracy is something that the EU must do to protect its strategic interests."

Ken Godfrey Erica Gerretsen European Commission International IDEA's EU Office Sam van der Staak "Democracy is a European public good that requires funding; it is infrastructure, without which nothing works" says Sophie Pornschlegel. The next MFF is ambitious, aiming for agility and flexibility, yet more coherence between internal & external support would be welcome. #IDDBrussels

Ken Godfrey Erica Gerretsen European Commission International IDEA's EU Office Sam van der Staak Sophie Pornschlegel From the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs Carl Hartzell welcomes the next MFF as an opportunity to review how we support democracy and what instruments are needed to break through and make an impact in the multiple crises that affect the world. #IDDBrussels

International Democracy Day Brussels Seema Shah International IDEA's EU Office The Multiannual Financial Framework is an opportunity to bring emphasis on our values and democracy into actions, International IDEA's EU Office's Sam van der Staak argues during the International Democracy Day Brussels 2025 Conference. New proposal emphasises flexibility the Global Gateway. "Investing in democracy is

Grateful to the fabulous #IDDBrussels 2025 team 🙌 ✨: stellar speakers, seamless programme, perfect logistics. With buzzing rooms over 2 days, we nearly doubled attendance. Team spirit & great partners = success. 💙 It was a privilege to coordinate this year’s edition!

🎥 This was #IDDBrussels 2025 — watch the best moments 👉 youtu.be/2pDkK_-mZPA With Kajsa Ollongren Inamutila Laura Chinchilla M. Dubravka Šuica Marta Kos Andrius Kubilius Kevin Casas Oliver Röpke Richard Youngs Rasa Nedeljkov Shada Islam Tasnim Jara and Al-Jumhuriya English