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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.
About the Author
Director, Carnegie Europe
Rosa Balfour is the director of Carnegie Europe. Her fields of expertise include European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy.
- Europe from Scratch: Visions for a New European OrderReport
- The Cost of Europe’s Weak Venezuela ResponseCommentary
Rosa Balfour
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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