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What Democracy Means for a Society’s Bottom Line Aminata Touré & Kevin Casas-Zamora reject the notion that political rights and socioeconomic welfare are separate or even competing goals.

History shows that those countries that protect political rights and freedoms are the ones that have built lasting prosperity, Aminata Touré and Kevin Casas-Zamora write. bit.ly/43rm9xO

How can we reverse illiberal trends?

Earlier today, @internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social participated in a panel discussion on the Future of Democracy & Pluralism at #ESPAS Conference in #Brussels.

Watch the livestream ➡️ webcast.ec.europa.eu/2025-espas-a...

What Democracy Means for a Society’s Bottom Line Aminata Touré & Kevin Casas-Zamora reject the notion that political rights and socioeconomic welfare are separate or even competing goals.

Democracy’s value cannot be measured only at the ballot box, it must also be felt in people’s lives.

Read the @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Aminata Touré, Member of @clubdemadrid.bsky.social, and International IDEA's @kevincasasz.bsky.social ⬇️
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...

Obama: "It's like every day is Halloween, except it's all tricks and no treats. And here's the thing -- it's not as if we did not see some of this coming. I mean, I'll admit it's worse than even I expected, but I did warn y'all. And you know what? Donald Trump warned you too."

This is nothing short of amazing.

Towards an Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections - A Global Expert Meeting

Over two days, representatives of electoral management bodies, regional electoral networks & government institutions from more than 15 countries discussed experiences and ways forward for @internationalidea.bsky.social's Integrated Framework for #ProtectingElections. ⬇️
www.idea.int/news/towards...

"Siempre hacen más ruido las latas vacías que las llenas. Lo mismo ocurre con los cerebros"
Truman Capote

Pope Leo: It's not "pro-life" to be anti-abortion but support
"the inhuman treatment of immigrants"

“Reimagining democracy requires genuine collaboration across regions and sectors — because its future depends on all of us,” said Dr. @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of International IDEA during the #UNGA80 high-level side event on Support for Democracy in a New Geopolitical Context.

Dear American citizens, whatever you wish more German citizens would have done in 1933, do that now.

Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.

Now Is Not the Moment to Fall Silent Call Fascism, "fascism". And hate, "hate".

The moment when it becomes most difficult, perhaps even impossible, to tell the truth, is the moment when it is most critically important to tell it.

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I plan to post this ABC News supercut video of Trump calling Harris and Democrats "fascists" (and "communists"!) everytime I see a Republican on TV whining about Trump being called a "fascist" by the left.

Oh, the hypocrisy! Oh, the gaslighting!

Democracy around the world has weakened, with most countries declining in their performance while #PressFreedom suffered its most far-reaching fall in 50 years, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateOfDemocracy Report #OutNow.

Read the #GSod2025 report ➡️ www.idea.int/gsod/2025

Can democracy keep pace with a world on the move?
@internationalidea.bsky.social's #GlobalStateofDemocracy Report, out on 11 September, focuses on the intersection between migration and democracy. #DemocracyForAll

Register & join the #GSoD2025 Global Launch ➡️ www.idea.int/events/globa...

I'm not sure who has to hear this, but it is NOT normal that the government sends the military into its own cities. In fact, in many countries, this has led to mass protests... 🙄

Trump vows to try banning mail-in voting before 2026 midterm elections — can he do that? President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.

"Trump claims U.S. is the only country that uses mail-in voting. Is that true?

In fact, more than 30 other countries allow voting by mail for some or all voters, according to @internationalidea.bsky.social." - @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-b...

After working on elections for years, I must admit that I never thought of tapping into Putin's wisdom as an expert on electoral integrity. Next up I may start seeking guidance from Netanyahu on international humanitarian law or Bukele on modern prison rehabilitation techniques. 🤔

YouTube video by Suomen ulkoministeriö Helsinki+50 Conference

Helsinki+50: How can states and civil society jointly address threats to peace, human rights and democracy?

Tune in tomorrow & join our Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social at @ulkoministerio.bsky.social's high-level conference ⬇️ #OSCE25FI www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYbq...

What is driving the rule of law recession, and what can be done to reverse this trajectory in the context of increasing authoritarian trends?

On 24 June, International IDEA's Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social helped open the #WJF2025 and better understand the global #RuleofLaw recession.

Five things to remember about war:

Un rapport international alerte sur les menaces pesant sur l’intégrité des élections dans le monde Basé à Stockholm, l’Institut international pour la démocratie et l’assistance électorale constate que 40 % des scrutins nationaux organisés en 2024 ont fait l’objet d’« une forme ou d’une autre de con...

"Basé à Stockholm, @internationalidea.bsky.social constate que 40 % des scrutins nationaux organisés en 2024 ont fait l’objet d’« une forme ou d’une autre de contestation de la crédibilité du résultat." - @lemonde.fr

www.lemonde.fr/internationa...

In improbable places, the demand for democracy and the will to fight for democracy remains strong,” reflects
@internationalidea.bsky.social's Secretary-General, Dr. @kevincasasz.bsky.social on @insightmyanmar.bsky.social's #FrontlinesofDemocracy podcast.

Listen ➡️ insightmyanmar.org/complete-sho...

YouTube video by International IDEA 30 Years of Supporting Democracy Worldwide

📽️ Watch our #IDEA30years anniversary video with Secretary-General @kevincasasz.bsky.social ⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqvx...

In celebration of our 30th anniversary, we will host a series of events and activities across different regions and teams to commemorate #IDEA30years of impact & reaffirm our enduring commitment to help build resilient, inclusive, and sustainable #DemocracyForAll. ➡️ www.idea.int/news/three-d...

YouTube video by International IDEA 30 Years of Supporting Democracy Worldwide

"We have three decades of experience strengthening #DemocracyForAll. And we’re ready for many more." - @kevincasasz.bsky.social, Secretary-General of @internationalidea.bsky.social

Join us as we celebrate #IDEA30years ➡️ www.idea.int/30years-supp...

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Bien jalada la portada de La Nación de hoy.
Más con los tiempos que corren.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

2015: “They’re not sending their best”

2025: “Let’s get rid of the best and keep them out”

Uno de los grandes. Cronista gráfico de la injusticia del mundo y de la dignidad humana. Que en paz descanse.

Opinion from the FT's Editorial Board: 'The US and European countries that tout Israel as an ally that shares their values have issued barely a word of condemnation. They should be ashamed of their silence, and stop enabling Netanyahu to act with impunity.' www.ft.com/content/f5fd...