Defend Democracy

We #DefendDemocracy against hybrid & technological threats. Independent, nonpartisan, transatlantic.

Our website: https://defenddemocracy.eu/
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2026-05-22 15:30:04 UTC

Europe is spending billions to free itself from foreign, undemocratic control of its digital infrastructure.
But what happens when the authoritarian is European?
#DefendDemocracy
#HandsOffOurEU🇪🇺
#EuroStack
#BigTech
https://defenddemocracy.eu/eu-tech-democracy/

2026-04-02 15:39:59 UTC

Great job opportunity: #DefendDemocracy is looking for a new Executive Director!
Deadline for applications: 1 May 2026.
Details & apply: https://defenddemocracy.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DD-job-opening-April-2026.pdf
#recruiting #jobs #opportunity
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2025-10-10 16:57:44 UTC

Kremlin tactics spotted ahead of Netherlands’ election.
It is precisely its less visible nature that makes the influence of foreign interference in Western democracies so insidious.
https://defenddemocracy.eu/kremlin-tactics-elections/
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2025-04-13 19:08:16 UTC

Dear Europeans, democracy won't defend itself.
A like or share on social media is not enough.
With Trump, Putin and techbros teaming up, it is time for us to stand up.
#HandsOFF OUR DEMOCRACY!!
Join us Wed 16 April 13:00 in Brussels to #DefendDemocracy:
https://defenddemocracy.eu/europeans-stand-up-for-democracy/
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2024-11-27 17:31:35 UTC

Honoured to welcome Signal President [@Mer__edith](https://mastodon.world/@Mer__edith ) Whittaker, @EU_Commission Advisor Jim Dratwa & HoU Christian D'Cunha & @US2EU Minister Counsellor to our #TransatlanticDemocracyDialogue.
Together with allies we talked about tech, democracy & security.
https://defenddemocracy.eu/projects/transatlantic-democracy-dialogue/
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2024-10-27 16:54:12 UTC

Rule No. 1 of fighting fascism — do not obey in advance — crumbles as major media moguls kill their newspapers' endorsements to appease dictator.
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/washington-post-la-times-endorsements-trump-harris-20241027.html