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France's incredible second round election demonstrates there is only one way to fight against the encroaching spectre of fascism: voting for, and supporting strong left wing-politics that are deliberately calibrated to address the needs of the many. The age of the "enlightened liberal centre" is over. Decades of compromise between the forces of labour and capital have shown us just how dangerously close the politics of "liberal democracy" have brought us to a resurgence of fascism. The time has come to pick a side. Are you on the side of human flourishing and genuine democracy, or are you on the side of privilege and hierarchy?

🇪🇺 Have you voted yet? Fellow Europeans, it's time to make our voices heard! The upcoming elections are a crucial opportunity to exercise our democratic rights and shape the future of our continent. 🗳️ Democracy thrives when we all participate, and every vote counts. It's essential that we step up and support democratic parties that uphold the values of freedom, equality, and justice. Let's ensure we don't allow extremists to undermine the principles our societies are built on! Together, we can make a difference. Let's stand for democracy and a brighter future for Europe. 🌍 #EuropeanElections #VoteForDemocracy #StandAgainstExtremism

🗣️ Civil society is crucial for democracy and sustainable development, acting as an intermediary, amplifying marginalised voices, advocating for rights and demanding transparency. Ahead of the #EUelections2024, our #EU4GlobalJustice campaign advocates for meaningful and inclusive CSO participation in strategic processes such as the #TeamEurope and #GlobalGateway initiatives. 🇪🇺🤝🌎 📚 CONCORD's latest publication on civil society presents recommendations to the EU and Member States to further support civic space and an enabling environment for civil society worldwide. Read our report ‘Standing Strong in the Storm: an EU strategy to safeguard civic space worldwide’ on our website: https://lnkd.in/e3g772DZ Learn more about our #EU4GlobalJustice elections campaign: https://lnkd.in/eJRnv5-U

🌍🇪🇺 Sharing a thought-provoking image acknowledging the increasing representation of far-right parties within the European Parliament. As we observe the landscape of EU institutions, it's crucial to recognize the growing presence of far-right parties within the Identity and Democracy Group. Additionally, with the ECR Group expected to become the fourth force in the European Parliament, also led by euroskeptic parties, the collective impact of ECR and ID would encompass over 170 MEPs. This image serves as a stark reminder of the challenges we face in upholding democracy and inclusivity within the European Union. Let's continue to engage in constructive dialogue and action to safeguard the values that unite us and promote a diverse, equitable, and democratic Europe. #EuropeanUnion #IdentityAndDemocracyParty #FarRight #Democracy #Inclusivity #EUParliament 📷: Change in POLITICO Poll of Polls European Parliament seat projection over time.

Tomorrow at 9am, join the USC Center for Inclusive Democracy's summit "Building an Inclusive Democracy: Why Equitable Voter Turnout Matters in 2024 Elections and Beyond." Don't miss out on findings from a new nationwide study on #VoterTurnout followed by a critical discussion on voter turnout, challenges, and opportunities for future #elections. There's still time to register: https://lnkd.in/gDTST4Ar Democracy Fund

Day 2 in Georgia! 🇬🇪 🤝 Today, the IIP team was privileged to meet with various German political foundations, party leaders, Regional office of the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, and think tank community. 👉 Our discussions were both insightful and productive. We delved into the current political landscape, the country's foreign policy, ongoing conflicts, the upcoming parliamentary elections in 2024, and Georgia's path of Euro-Atlantic integration. 📣 Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore and engage with the South Caucasus. #GeorgiaDay #PoliticalDialogue #BuildingBridges

🆕 Policy Voices Episode | Far-right in Europe: How did we get here? Launching our new three-part series on the far-right in Europe, this week Daphne Halikiopoulou, chair in comparative politics at the University of York, joins host Catarina Vila Nova. With only two months to go before citizens across the Union head to the polls, it appears that the far-right is set to make serious gains across the continent. To counter this threat to democracy, we must first understand what has brought this surge in support for the far-right about. ⤵️ Learn more below. #PolicyVoices #FarRight #EUElections2024 

FAR RIGHT WINS BIG! The rise of far-right parties in #EuropeanElections2024 is a grave threat to democratic #values! These ‘right’ parties attack #immigrants, #minority rights, and #press #freedom—the very foundations of democracy. It is horrific in #France, one in three people choose to support hate-filled vote. Voters are choosing hatred. #Macron dissolves #Parliament. #OlafScholz's fell to 3rd. place, and just as I predicted months ago, #UrsulavonderLeyen candidate for next Parliament- This is not just alarming—it is repulsive. Welcome to a racist and weaker #Europe! #Democracy #HumanRights #StopFarRight #EuropeanUnity #NoToHate #FightForFreedom #ProtectPressFreedom #EU2024 #RiseAgainstHate #InclusiveEurope

Almost one-third of Europeans now vote for populist, far-right or far-left parties, research shows, with wide support for anti-establishment politics surging across the continent in an increasingly problematic challenge to the mainstream. #europe #europenews #antiestablishment #populism #farright #farleft #politics #politicalparties

🔵 Europe UNITES for human RIGHTS   The European elections will be taking place next month: Let’s unite in making human rights Europe’s top priority. We want actions. Not just words.    Support the campaign and call on your political group’s candidates to commit to defending human rights and, if elected, to upholding FIDH - International Federation for Human Rights 10 human rights priorities 👇 https://lnkd.in/eEFYGVE8 #HUMANRIGHTSFORALL #EUELECTIONS2024 European People's Party Renew Europe Identity and Democracy Group The Left in the European Parliament The Greens/EFA in the European Parliament Socialists and Democrats Group in the European Parliament ECR Party