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EU Strategy to Counter Anti-Democratic Movements

Summary

This document proposes a strategy for the EU to defend democracy against rising authoritarianism. It focuses on strengthening global partnerships, protecting human rights, and promoting gender equality through development cooperation.
10 17.03.2026
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human rights
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administrative law
diplomatic relations
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • Countering the rise of anti-democratic ideologies and 'Neo-Reactionary' movements that challenge democratic governance.
  • Establishing a 'democratic entente' or coalition with like-minded countries to defend universal democratic values.
  • Ensuring gender equality is a principal objective in at least 85% of new external actions and allocating significant aid to women-led organizations.
  • Protecting human rights defenders and journalists from digital surveillance, spyware, and disinformation campaigns.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT OPINION on the EU strategy to face the new theories against democracy DRAFT REPORT on the EU strategy to face the new theories against democracy OPINION on the EU strategy to face the new theories against democracy
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