Defend Democracy

We #DefendDemocracy against hybrid & technological threats. Independent, nonpartisan, transatlantic.

Our website: https://defenddemocracy.eu/
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Last Notes

2026-06-25 17:04:56 CEST

We were honoured to host political scientist Cas Mudde at our monthly #DemocracyDrinks. We covered a lot of ground —from politics to populism to firewall to football— the audience would have loved to exchange for hours!
Also, check out his interview with Green European Foundation's journal on football and politics: https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/whats-wrong-with-world-football/
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2026-05-22 17:30:04 CEST

Europe is spending billions to free itself from foreign, undemocratic control of its digital infrastructure.
But what happens when the authoritarian is European?
#DefendDemocracy
#HandsOffOurEU🇪🇺
#EuroStack
#BigTech
https://defenddemocracy.eu/eu-tech-democracy/

2026-04-02 17:39:59 CEST

Great job opportunity: #DefendDemocracy is looking for a new Executive Director!
Deadline for applications: 1 May 2026.
Details & apply: https://defenddemocracy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DD-job-opening-April-2026.pdf
#recruiting #jobs #opportunity
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2025-10-10 18:57:44 CEST

Kremlin tactics spotted ahead of Netherlands’ election.
It is precisely its less visible nature that makes the influence of foreign interference in Western democracies so insidious.
https://defenddemocracy.eu/kremlin-tactics-elections/
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2025-04-13 21:08:16 CEST

Dear Europeans, democracy won't defend itself.
A like or share on social media is not enough.
With Trump, Putin and techbros teaming up, it is time for us to stand up.
#HandsOFF OUR DEMOCRACY!!
Join us Wed 16 April 13:00 in Brussels to #DefendDemocracy:
https://defenddemocracy.eu/europeans-stand-up-for-democracy/
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2024-11-27 18:31:35 CET

Honoured to welcome Signal President [@Mer__edith](https://mastodon.world/@Mer__edith ) Whittaker, @EU_Commission Advisor Jim Dratwa & HoU Christian D'Cunha & @US2EU Minister Counsellor to our #TransatlanticDemocracyDialogue.
Together with allies we talked about tech, democracy & security.
https://defenddemocracy.eu/projects/transatlantic-democracy-dialogue/
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2024-10-27 17:54:12 CET

Rule No. 1 of fighting fascism — do not obey in advance — crumbles as major media moguls kill their newspapers' endorsements to appease dictator.
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/washington-post-la-times-endorsements-trump-harris-20241027.html