Sam van der Staak
@samvanderstaak
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Director for Europe @ International IDEA | democracy in Europe | political parties | money in politics | ICT & democracy. RT≠endorsement.
Brussels, Belgium
Joined May 2010
"The postponement of Ukraine's elections is legitimate because Ukraine's own constitution dictates that while there is martial law there won't be elections." - @Int_IDEA's @samvanderstaak at the @FullFact ⬇️ https://t.co/Nbbsuz3jkE
fullfact.org
US President Donald Trump called Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections”, referring to the postponement of elections in Ukraine due to the ongoing war with Russia.
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The #PactForTheFuture has been unanimously approved by #UN member states and provides a critical global framework for addressing the world's most pressing challenges to ensure a more equitable and inclusive future for all. But it leaves out a major global challenge: #democratic
The Pact for the Future, set to be endorsed at the #SummitoftheFuture has one key global challenge missing: the decline of #democracy. The decline of democracy has significant implications for the other areas the Pact seeks to address. Know more⬇️ https://t.co/WAuZXx8za2
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My latest op-ed argues that #democracy is #security. The @EU_Commission, like @NATO, should tie the two together, both at home and abroad.👇 @FriendsofEurope @Int_IDEA
https://t.co/RTwgj6h7Ud
🕊 As we celebrate #DemocracyDay, check out this new piece by @samvanderstaak, Director @EUO_IDEA, in which he argues Ursula von der Leyen should make democracy the cornerstone of the #EUSecurity agenda. 👇 Read this #CriticalThinking article below. https://t.co/4fvjkmOxXP
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The President of the Parliament of #Moldova @Igor_Grosu_md opened #MiPRegionalConference2024 together with @CECMoldova’s Chairwoman Angelica Caraman, @Int_IDEA’s Director for Europe @samvanderstaak, Dep. Amb. @NLinMoldova @maaikekeizer, & Head of CoE Office in Chisinau Falk Lange
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This morning we launched an open letter ahead of the #EUElections, calling to defend democracy through 10 policy priorities. 250 political, civil leaders, Nobel laureates & dem organisations signed. https://t.co/TWM439n7yd
@Int_IDEA @EEDemocracy @EPDeu @opengovpart @EU_ENoP
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Humbled to speak with the President of the @EU_Commission @vonderleyen at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit regarding the importance of global cooperation in safeguarding democratic values worldwide. #CDS2024 #DefendDemocracy #ThankYouDemocracy
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Well done by @AoDemocracies for a great line-up of leaders at #CDS2024. #DefendDemocracy👇 https://t.co/8iFNaj7PdY
Top sessions you don't want to miss on DAY 1 of #CDS2024! Follow the livestream 👉 https://t.co/a27gGSDVlZ
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A nice article by @Euractiv on our @Int_IDEA study on EU Enlargement and the Rule of Law.👇 https://t.co/JvkWlIk6BT
euractiv.com
European affairs ministers and their counterparts from EU candidate countries started talks on Tuesday (30 April) on how to strengthen the rule of law both within the bloc and in countries seeking to...
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Honored to have presented this new @Int_IDEA report on "Upholding the Rule of Law in an Enlarged Union", to the 27 Ministers of European Affairs at the General Affairs Council today. Gratitude to @hadjalahbib & @EU2024BE for tabling this important topic. https://t.co/YAPHKwGUS4
📣Today @Int_IDEA presented solutions for upholding #RuleOfLaw and #democracy to the informal General Affairs Council. The Policy Paper is now available and provides key recommendations to maintain democratic values in an enlarged union #EU2024BE 👉 https://t.co/7oleEoo6Xu
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Today Sam and I presented the #CodeofConduct for political parties in the #EuropeanElections to a responsive formal #GAG Council WG!🙏 Member States asked questions about the European & national party signatories, monitoring commitments, online platforms, foreign donations & more
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A nice quote by my colleague @MarilynNeven in @Le_Figaro today, on the Code of Conduct for the European elections, which @Int_IDEA launched with @VeraJourova two weeks ago.👇 https://t.co/ylYqCQrHCF
lefigaro.fr
DÉCRYPTAGE - Ingérence, désinformation, corruption… Face à la multiplication d’affaires, Bruxelles craint pour l’intégrité du scrutin.
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We're talking AI and elections in the Western Balkans in #Sarajevo today, organised with @IZBORI_BA @ruleoflawcentre, @Int_IDEA. Usually, AI regulation comes after the harm is done. Glad we're starting in the Western Balkans so timely.
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The use of #ArtificialIntelligence tools, is rapidly expanding amid public enthusiasm, curiosity and concern on their impact on democracy around the globe. @Int_IDEA & @ruleoflawcentre will host a conference on #AI's role in electoral processes ⬇️ https://t.co/NmTNeJNgZP
idea.int
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) and the Rule of Law Centre of Finland (RoL Centre), in partnership with the Central Election Commission of...
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Great that @POLITICOEurope picked up on the Code of Conduct for the European Elections, which @Int_IDEA launched with @VeraJourova and the 10 European parties yesterday. @clothildegouj
https://t.co/nxFNDkVZn4
politico.eu
The voluntary EU code of conduct includes a promise to not produce, use or disseminate “any form of deceptive content.”
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A solid write-up by @BrusselsTimes of the Code of Conduct for the European elections that @Int_IDEA helped draft with all 10 European political parties.👇 https://t.co/V08XBP8jle
brusselstimes.com
"We need to uphold the integrity of our elections in Europe."
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A nice mention in @Euractiv of @Int_IDEA's 'Code of Conduct for the 2024 European Elections'.👇 https://t.co/9bgVuTY8rD
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Today, @Int_IDEA presented the Code of Conduct for transparent and fair campaigning ahead of the June European elections, together with @VeraJourova and all 10 European parties. Check the Code and its signatories here👇 https://t.co/zzs7nZ1hnY
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This interactive webpage on the 2024 #elections SuperCycle is awesome. Check it out👇 @Int_IDEA
https://t.co/JFrZejtJgi
idea.int
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The news is out: "Korea to host 3rd Summit for Democracy on March 18-20" #S4D3
koreatimes.co.kr
Korea will host the third Summit for Democracy from March 18 to 20 under the theme "Democracy for Future Generations," the presidential office said...
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