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The Center for the Study of Democracy is a European public policy institute fostering the reform process in Europe through impact on policy and civil society.
π£ Russiaβs war has intensified a hybrid offensive that weaponises organised crime, illicit trade, and sanctions evasion.
CSD, @globsec.bsky.social & ICCT will meet in Sofia to discuss how Europe can counter this state criminal convergence.
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11 Dec | π 9:30
#CSDimpact #Security#Sofia
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π‘οΈ As systemic rivalry deepens, democracies face aggression, corruption, and digital coercion.
At the Defense & Democracy Dialogue, Claire Craanen, Deputy Spokesperson of NATO, stressed why resilience, transatlantic unity, and collective defense matter more than ever.
#CSD#FortifyingFreedom#NATO
CSD joins global experts in London π¬π§ for "The Price of War" symposium by @cerge-ei.bsky.social
CSDβs Martin Vladimirov will contribute to the discussion.
Discussions focus on boosting Europeβs economic security framework.
#CSDimpact#EuropeanSecurity#Resilience
πΈ Illicit financial flows remain a major threat. CSDβs latest study shows how they shape vulnerabilities across 10 countries.
#ShadowEconomies reveals links to:
β’ Sanctions evasion
β’ Strategic corruption
β’ Conflict financing
β’ Economic instability
Read the full report π
csd.eu/publications...
π At #SIIF2025 in Sofia, CSD hosted a panel on strengthening Bulgariaβs information integrity amid rising disinformation risks.
Experts examined AI-driven manipulation,gendered narratives, platform accountability, and the path to real resilience.
#CSDimpact#InformationIntegrity#DemocraticResilience
πͺπΊ The European Democracy Shield strengthens the EUβs ability to counter foreign information manipulation and protect democratic institutions. But stronger tools are needed.
CSDβs brief "Forging the European Democracy Shield"outlines the next steps.
#CSDimpact #DemocracyShield #EUPolicy #Governance
πͺπΊ The #DefenseDemocracyDialogue brought diverse voices together around a shared agenda for a stronger, more secure, and more democratic Europe.
CSD looks forward to continuing this work and strengthening partnerships across the transatlantic community.
#CSDimpact#Democracy#Resilience#Transatlantic
πͺπΊ Fortifying Freedom: "Defending Democracy in an Age of Disruption." Defending democracy is key to Europeβs future.
CSD gathered leaders and experts to confront how Europe can safeguard democracy amid war, disinformation, and coercion.
#CSDimpact#EU#Resilience#Democracy#RuleOfLaw #Transatlantic
π‘οΈ Fortifying Freedom through Integrity: SELDI.net and the Rule of Law in Enlargement.
Southeast Europe Leadership for Development and Integrity (SELDI), pioneered by CSD, highlights good governance and anti-corruption in Europe's new growth and security plan.
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#CSDimpact#Democracy#Security
New #GIACE research by @csdbuildbridges.bsky.social (Tihomira Kostova & Martin Vladimirov) exposes how illicit financial flows (IFFs) and sanctions-evasion networks have surged across the Western Balkans and Black Sea region, reshaping global integrity and governance.
π Read: bit.ly/CSDPublicati...
Europe faces a long war and a new race for resilience and technology.
CSD hosts Defense & Democracy Dialogue: Fortifying Freedom to debate security, connectivity and rights on the Eastern flank.
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11 Nov | π Sofia Balkan Palace
Registration/detailsπ
#DefenseDemocracyDialogue#Security#Geopolitics
πΊπΈ New OFAC sanctions on Lukoil could disrupt Bulgariaβs fuel supply and shake a key Southeast European energy hub.
CSDβs latest analysis outlines how Bulgaria can safeguard its energy security through state oversight and a temporary OFAC exemption.
Read more π
#CSDimpact#EnergySecurity#Sanctions
In October, CSD addressed sanctions, clean energy, corruption & democratic stability across Europe.
π¨πΏ Prague; Forum 2000.
π§πͺ Brussels; Energy & Security Dialogue.
π§π¬ Sofia; KoreaβBulgaria Energy Forum & Urban Waste Wars.
π§π¦ Sarajevo; Good Governance Forum.
#CSDimpact #Resilience #Democracy
π‘οΈ Defense and Democracy Dialogue: Fortifying Freedom will bring together leaders & experts in Sofia to discuss how democracies can protect their values amid war, hybrid threats & global disruption.
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11 Novπ Sofia Balkan Palace
#CSDimpact#DefenseAndDemocracyDialogue#FortifyingFreedom
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Europeβs energy future relies on innovation and partnerships.
At the KoreaβBulgaria Energy Forum; CSD, the Embassy of Korea and KOTRA highlighted how nuclear, renewables and storage can power a clean, secure transition.
CSDβs study maps Bulgariaβs energy path.π
#EnergySecurity #CleanEnergy
π Building digital integrity is one of Europeβs key challenges in the age of disinformation.
π As co-organizer of #SIIF2025, CSD will bring together experts in Sofia to strengthen resilience against disinformation and malign influence.
#CSDimpact #InformationIntegrity #DigitalGovernance
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π‘ Clean, secure, and competitive energy is key to Europeβs autonomy and climate goals.
Join CSD, KOTRA, and the Embassy of Korea for the KoreaβBulgaria Energy Forum on 30-10-2025 in Sofia, focused on nuclear, renewables, and hydrogen cooperation.
#CSDimpact #EnergySecurity #CleanEnergy
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How are illicit networks reshaping Europeβs economic and security landscape?
Join CSD and @giace.bsky.social ; experts Liz David-Barrett & Tihomira Kostova to discuss the findings and policy responses.
βοΈ Register here: bit.ly/CSDWPLaunch
π Read more: giace.org/projects/ill...
#CSDimpact#Sanctions
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Europeβs energy transition is now strategic.
At CSD & @irsem.bsky.social βs Brussels event, experts warned that energy weaponisation links decarbonisation, competitiveness & security.
CSDβs ECSRI shows EU energy risk tripled since 2022.
#CSDimpact#EnergySecurity#Decarbonisation
