Big milestone for INNOVADE 🎉 We’ve just published our Interdisciplinary Knowledge Base on #DigitalDemocracy – a 300-page resource on how tech is reshaping democracy, the risks, and the opportunities. Learn about it here👉 tinyurl.com/4kdyns7k

What if you could propose projects and give feedback to your local gov directly through an app? 🗳️ That’s what INNOVADE is building🚀 Watch Xenia Klinge explain how we’re making it happen and join us in Paderborn next week to shape the discussion➡️https://tinyurl.com/yzy4ksn7

Our first workshop is complete✍️ Together, we discussed objectives, challenges, and solutions for different dimensions of #DigitalDemocracy. Our work was supported by the researches that worked on the Interdisciplinary #KnowledgeBase. Find out more about these topics➡️https://tinyurl.com/4kdyns7k

Yesterday's session concluded with a workshop on Challenges for Digital Democracy! After a good night's sleep, it's now time to get to work on envisioning the path forward for these initiatives🤝

A big thank you to our external participants! In addition to taking part in the workshops, each one of them contributed a presentation on their expertise related to the topics of #Digitalisation and #Democratisation. Want to get involved? Let us know here➡️https://tinyurl.com/mv3s7xat

And with that, our Living Lab is over! These two days will impact the rest of the project and beyond, thanks to the insights we collected and formulated into actionable tasks. Want a sneak peek of what we're working on? Check out our Interdisciplinary Knowledge Base➡️https://tinyurl.com/4kdyns7k

Equal access doesn’t mean equal participation. Digital democracy needs secure, intuitive platforms, support for vulnerable groups, and design choices that encourage real engagement—not just inclusion. Read our latest set of recommendations for the #DemocracyShield🛡️https://zenodo.org/records/15528869

Our series of recommendations wraps up with a bold call: Let’s stop copying Silicon Valley. Let’s build an autonomous, democratic, European internet. Read the full document in support of the European Democracy Shield📖https://zenodo.org/records/15528869

What should #democracy look like in the digital age? Let’s build the answer together. Join us for Living Lab in Paderborn: a 2-day deep dive into e-voting, digital inclusion, foreign interference & more. Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/yzy4ksn7

🗳️ “Digitalisation brings both opportunity & challenge for democracy.” -Fatih Yilmaz, Coordinator Project Coordinator We're tackling both, with 7 Living Labs & a citizen-centred digital democracy app. 🎯 Goal: 20+ public adopters across the EU. Read More👉https://tinyurl.com/34cmekd6

🧠 “What is digital democracy really all about?” INNOVADE is starting with theory to build tools that work. Christian Fuchs leads WP2—mapping models, risks & principles that will shape our #DigitalDemocracyApp. Read more🔗https://tinyurl.com/3ayyf2b6

📢 New interview! Laurien Coenen from @kuleuven.bsky.social discusses how Work Package 3 is shaping the optimum digital democracy by combining research, innovation, and practical application. Watch now▶️

🗃️ The Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (#FIMI) Incidents and Digital Democracy Dataset (2020–2025) is now publicly available. It provides crucial evidence for understanding how foreign actors exploit digital platforms to undermine democratic institutions. zenodo.org/records/1688...

Digital #democracy needs your voice. 🗣️ Our next Living Lab (23–24 Sept, Paderborn) is open for registration. Sign up now and help shape the future 👉https://tinyurl.com/yzy4ksn7

🧠 AI & Disinformation Workshop: Mechanisms, Strategies & Resilience 📅 June 5 | 🕐 13:00–15:00 📍 Marinus Ruppert Building – Lecture Hall Paars, Utrecht University @UniUtrecht 🎓 Open to students and civil society representatives! 👉 Register here: forms.gle/yba8eD7MDzBb... #AI #Disinformation

📘 JUST RELEASED: Beyond the Horizon ISSG’s 2024 Activity Report is here! We’re proud to share our work promoting peace, resilience & innovation through data-driven research and policy engagement. 📥 Read the full report 🔗 bit.ly/BtH_Annual 👇 Highlights follow: #BeyondTheHorizon #AnnualReport

Happening today!📣 Don't miss this première event on the importance of #DigitalDemocracies and how we can work together to achieve societies that work for all👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Register here🔗https://tinyurl.com/463mu7wh

And we're off! Join us now to participate in today's discussion on advancing digital democracies🤝

Missed our webinar last week? Not to worry! You can download the presentation slides from Zenodo and watch the recording on YouTube! Find both through our website🔗https://tinyurl.com/463mu7wh

At our recent webinar, we discussed how participation must go beyond consultation — it’s about co-creation and long-term trust. Be part of the discussion by joining our network🌐https://tinyurl.com/mv3s7xat

ICYMI: The #DemocracyShield consultation is now open 🇪🇺 At our recent webinar, Pierre Di Giacomo from the EC called attention to this new framework aiming to protect democratic participation across the EU. Share your views📝 tinyurl.com/3cfxkc5v Watch the full session online🎥 tinyurl.com/463mu7wh

Not everyone needs to agree. But we do need to agree on how to disagree. Andreas Nitsche put it plainly: democracy depends on shared facts and fair procedures. Catch his talk in our webinar replay🎥https://tinyurl.com/463mu7wh #DigitalParticipation #CivicEngagement #INNOVADE

Our webinar tackled tough questions on AI, participation, and trust in digital spaces. Now the summary is here. The official post-event report is available on Zenodo📘https://zenodo.org/records/15303293

Just dropped 🎬 — a kickoff interview with Fatih Yilmaz, explaining what #INNOVADE is all about and how we’re working to build better digital democratic tools. Watch the video here🎥https://youtu.be/ST2xqEQsDrs?si=Y6RfO-wJQC4UiRvd

How can the EU protect democracy in the digital era? We just published a policy brief responding to the #DemocracyShield consultation. It reflects our early research on inclusive governance, civic tech, and Europe's digital future. Read it here🔗https://tinyurl.com/hypmmfr2

How should democracy work in the digital age? Christian Fuchs explains how INNOVADE is mapping out different democratic models and creating a Knowledge Base to guide inclusive innovation. Interview here🎥https://youtu.be/SB1ZdE_Wal4?si=I2VSGckgoHzYYlNQ

Fatih Yilmaz reminded us that digital democracy needs more than tech — it needs trust, inclusiveness, and strong governance principles. Watch his full presentation here📺https://tinyurl.com/463mu7wh #DigitalDemocracy #CivicTech

🌍 Around the World in 80 Days—Trump Style? Like Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg, Trump’s whirlwind journey is redrawing not maps, but alliances, policies & power dynamics. 🔗 https://www.rfr.bz/b97fa11 #Trump #Geopolitics #NATO #Ukraine

What’s next for AI & democracy?🚀 Join us as we discuss how policy-driven innovation & ethical AI can help secure democratic participation in the digital age. Hear from top experts at our upcoming webinar on 27th March🔗https://tinyurl.com/463mu7wh #DigitalGovernance #CivicTech

🔥 Trump vs. Zelensky: A Heated White House Showdown 🔥 The Oval Office turned into a battleground as U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in a tense, public exchange over American aid and Ukraine’s sovereignty. #Trump #Zelensky #Ukraine #WhiteHouse

🚨 BREAKING: U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal Finalized – No Security Guarantees 🇺🇦🇺🇸 A landmark economic deal between the U.S. and Ukraine is set to be signed on Feb. 28, 2025, granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s vast critical mineral reserves—but notably, without security guarantees. #Trump #Zelenskyy

The INNOVADE project is now fully under way, with our first press release just published! Read it here to learn about how we can contribute to understanding and supporting Digital Democracies➡️https://zenodo.org/records/14754480

🤝 The future of #DigitalDemocracy is built together! 🤝 Are you working on digital governance, civic technologies, or #AI for democracy? We want to hear from you! Join our community to help us shape the future of online participation. Join us today➡️https://tinyurl.com/y9363j45

🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump vs. Zelensky: A War of Words with Global Implications 🌍⚡ The heated exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky is reshaping U.S.-Ukraine relations. #Geopolitics #Ukraine #Trump #Zelensky #Russia

🔹 𝗡𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻-𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲 – A missed opportunity in Japan’s auto industry. 🔹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 – First decline in chipmaking equipment purchases since 2021 (Statistics of the Week).

🔹 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗡-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 – Record participation signals growing regional security cooperation. 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮-𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 – AI, defense, and energy deals reshape bilateral relations.

🔹 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽’𝘀 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – The growing economic battle over global trade and the U.S. dollar. 🔹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 – A breakthrough in bilateral ties after Modi-Trump talks.

🔹 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – China calls for a multipolar world while facing Western scrutiny. 🔹 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝘆’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽 – Rising tensions as China intensifies military maneuvers (Map of the Week). 🔗 Read the full edition here: bit.ly/AsiaHorizon

🌏 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲! Stay ahead of the latest geopolitical, economic, and security developments in the Indo-Pacific. Key highlights from this week’s edition include: #AsiaOnTheHorizon #Geopolitics #IndoPacific #TradeWars #BeyondTheHorizon bit.ly/AsiaHorizon

Many see it as a wake-up call about the Trump administration’s shift away from traditional alliances. Is this a sign of a new U.S.-Europe divide? 🤔 #MunichSecurityConference #JDVance #Europe #USForeignPolicy #FreeSpeech

❓ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: The speech deepens #transatlantic tensions, raising questions about the future of #NATO, #Ukraine, and U.S.-#Europe relations.

💥 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejected Vance’s comparisons of Europe to authoritarian regimes. European analysts called his speech a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy under Trump. #MunichSecurityConference #JDVance #USForeignPolicy

🔹 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 – He linked migration policies to security threats, citing a recent attack in Munich, and claimed European leaders failed to control borders. #MunichSecurityConference #JDVance #Europe #USForeignPolicy #FreeSpeech

🔹 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘆 – Vance denounced Romania’s annulment of its presidential elections over alleged Russian interference, dismissing such fears as exaggerated. #MunichSecurityConference #JDVance #Europe #USForeignPolicy #FreeSpeech

- Germany for crackdowns on political speech. - Sweden for convicting a Christian activist. - The UK for restricting religious rights. #MunichSecurityConference #JDVance #Europe #USForeignPolicy #FreeSpeech

🔹 “𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻” – Vance argued that Europe’s greatest danger isn’t Russia or China, but its own retreat from democratic principles. 🔹 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸? – 𝗛𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱: - Brussels for shutting down social media over "hateful content." #MunichSecurityConference #JDVance

🚨 𝗝𝗗 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗔 𝗨.𝗦.-𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗳𝘁? 🇺🇸🇪🇺 At the #MunichSecurityConference, U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech that stunned European leaders, accusing them of censorship, democratic backsliding, and failing to protect fundamental values. #MSC2025


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