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On November 5, 2024, International IDEA successfully hosted a one-day workshop in Brussels titled Designing a Global Methodology for Analyzing Electoral Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI). 

In this episode, Yukihiko Hamada, P

This landmark gathering explored how forward-looking governance can empower Ukraine to withstand the trials of war while forging a resilient and democratic path toward integration with the European Union.

On October 1, International IDEA together with Rule of Law Centre at the University of Helsinki and Albania's Central Election Commission launched a discussion focused on the self-regulation and legal regulation of online electoral campaign financing. 

On 19 September 2024, over twenty experts and participants discussed the results and recommendations outlined in the 'Assessment of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine’s Needs for Introducing a Parliamentary Education Curriculum on the European Parliament and Relevant Aspects of the EU Integrations', which was developed by International IDEA. The event titled "How to educate on the European Parliament and EU Integration: presentation of new curriculum framework proposal" was organized within the USAID "RADA: Next Generation" Program (RANG).

On 19-20 September, Brussels was abuzz with insightful discussions as it hosted the 10th edition of the International Democracy Day (IDD) Brussels conference.

This article was first published as a guest contribution in Friends of Europe's 'Critical Thinking' Online Policy Magazine

By Sam van der Staak, Director for Europe at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)

In 20 pct of national elections, at least one losing candidate or party rejects the result. Global voter turnout falls 10 pct points from 2008 to 2023.

ATLANTA — The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, The Carter Center, the National Democratic Institute, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, and the Kofi Annan Foundation announced today the release of Model Commitments for Advancing Genuine and Credible Elections.

It is with great sadness that the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has received the news that our founding Secretary-General, Bengt Säve-Söderbergh, passed away on Thursday, 5 September. His dedication to the promotion of democracy was unwavering, his passion inspiring to all, and his vision—now reality—will be a global legacy. 

Following the recommendations from the Parliamentary Electoral Dialogue convened in Brussels in May 2023 by International IDEA and the European Parliament, Ukrainian authorities are diligently examining the conditions in hos

On July 2-3, 2024, the Republic of Moldova hosted the Regional Conference on Money in Politics 2024, themed "Money in Politics in the Era of Globalization and Digitalization." This significant event brought together over 150 participants from nine countries, including political finance oversig

A new resource aims to boost inclusion in democratic processes and institutions

International IDEA and the Finnish Ministry of Justice organized a Protecting Elections Workshop in Helsinki, Finland, on 17-18 June. This event, the first since formalizing their partnership under the Protecting Elections project, brought together various national organizations to discuss electoral integrity challenges and solutions. Finland is a mature democracy with excellent track record in the organization of elections. The electoral management is the responsibility of a dedicated team within the Ministry of Justice, which—due to a wealth of knowledge and experiences—is considered an important project partner.

The European elections, held across the European Union from June 6 to June 9, 2024, drew millions of voters to the polls. During this pivotal democratic event, the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) played a crucial role by supporting essential visits for Ukraine’s Central Election Commission (CEC) as part of the International Visitors’ Programmes.

Within the USAID “RADA: Next Generation” Program, International IDEA co-organized a closed online briefing for the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the upcoming elections to the European Parliament and its impact on the EU political landscape.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 6 June 2024: The European Union (EU), in coordination with the Governments of Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, and with technical support from International IDEA, is pleased to partner with the African Union Peer-to-Peer Mission (PTPM) on the occasion of the 2024 European Parliament Elections.  

More than 250 political, civil leaders, Nobel laureates and pro-democracy organisations sign open letter ahead of the 6-9 June European Parliament elections - calling on newly elected EU leaders to defend democracy with ten policy priorities at home and abroad.

Ensuring the orderly conduct of the next, post-war elections in Ukraine, in a manner that ensures the confidence of all electoral stakeholders in the process and the results of the election, will be vital for sustaining the country’s democratic development and successful reconstruction. These post-war elections will present challenges of unprecedented nature and magnitude, in the physical and online space, to the election management body and other state authorities mandated to protect the integrity of elections.