Europe’s Contested Democracy and its Impact on the EU’s Democracy Support Policies Toward its Neighbors

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Europe’s Contested Democracy and its Impact on the EU’s Democracy Support Policies Toward its Neighbors

Global democratic backsliding raises questions about the survival of democracy as an EU foreign policy goal. The union needs to demonstrate it remains committed to democracy support if it is to meet the geopolitical challenges posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

By Rosa Balfour

Published on Mar 15, 2024

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Rosa Balfour

Director, Carnegie Europe

Rosa Balfour is the director of Carnegie Europe. Her fields of expertise include European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy.

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