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At a Meeting of Representatives of International IDEA Member States in Brussels, participants engaged in an interactive debate on the role of the European Union in a changing geo-political landscape and the future of liberal democracy. The meeting was hosted by the Permanent Mission of the African Union to the European Union and the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States on 29 June 2018.

This Primer describes how successful collaboration can emerge between political parties and citizen movements, and thereby increase citizens’ involvement in politics. It is based on interviews and workshop discussions that took place in The Hague, the Netherlands, in November and December 2017, and draws mostly from the latest developments in political parties from Europe.

Declaración: Las opiniones expresadas en este comentario son las del miembro del personal. Este comentario es independiente de intereses nacionales o políticos específicos. Las opiniones expresadas no representan necesariamente la posición institucional de International IDEA, su Consejo de Asesores o su Consejo de los Estados Miembros.

Disclaimer: Views expressed in this commentary are those of the staff member. This commentary is independent of specific national or political interests. Views expressed do not necessarily represent the institutional position of International IDEA, its Board of Advisers or its Council of Member States.

On 28 May 2018 in the city of Trinidad, capital of the Department of Beni, Bolivia, the session of honor of the Departmental Legislative Assembly (ALD) of Beni was held in which International IDEA was awarded a recognition plaque for its work in support of the Department.

El 17 de junio, durante la segunda vuelta electoral, el 53.98% de los Colombianos eligieron a Iván Duque para ser su próximo presidente, un candidato pro mercado que también es considerado un protegido de Álvaro Uribe.

On 17 June 2018, during the run-off election, 53.98 per cent of Colombians chose Ivan Duque to be their next President, a pro-market proponent who is also considered a protégé of Alvaro Uribe. Duque was 12 points ahead of his left-wing opponent Gustavo Petro, the former mayor of Bogotá D.C and a former guerrilla member, who received 41.81 per cent of the votes, still a remarkable number in a country where left-wing parties and candidates usually receive a meagre support.

This Primer discusses digital microtargeting by political parties and concentrates on examples of political parties around the world that have used legitimate microtargeting practices in their campaigns. Electoral contexts differ by jurisdiction, and the Primer attempts to show examples that suit different contexts but with a focus on European cases.

This Primer introduces the concept of online political crowdfunding and the different forms that are currently used by political parties. It draws on experiences of a selection of political parties mainly from Europe, and aims to provide a snapshot of the crucial considerations innovative party leaders should be aware of when seeking to rejuvenate their organizations.

In 2017 International IDEA launched its new biennial publication, The Global State of Democracy. The first edition, focusing on democracy’s resilience, was promoted in cities around the world via a series of launches and ‘IDEAthons’: engaging, collaborative events that combined formal presentations on a topic with interactive innovation labs.

Panama joined the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on 13 June 2018, bringing the total number of Member States in the intergovernmental organization to 31. The Council of Member States, chaired by Namibia, warmly welcomed the membership of Panama at the council meeting held at International IDEA headquarters in Stockholm.

At the 56th Meeting of the International IDEA Board of Advisers held on 11-12 June 2018, Ms Emine Bozkurt was elected as Chair of the Board of Advisers.

IDEA Internacional, la Asociación Civil Presente y la Escuela de Gobierno de la PUCP (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú) en una alianza estratégica han desarrollado un proceso de diálogo con organizaciones de la sociedad civil que representan intereses de poblaciones cuyos derechos son tradicionalmente excluidos.

A strategic partnership between International IDEA, the civil association Presente and the PUCP (Catholic University of Peru) Governance School has developed a dialogue with civil society organizations representing traditionally excluded groups.

No model of democratic governance can be inclusive and sustainable without ensuring dialogue and solidarity between generations.

International IDEA’s Constitution-Building Primers are designed to assist in-country constitution-building or constitutional-reform processes by helping citizens, political parties, civil society organizations, public officials and members of constituent assemblies make wise constitutional choices.

As with many young people across the world, youth in Bangladesh are mobilizing to create innovative ways to better engage with politics and their political realities. From participating in organized political parties, social movements and civil society, Bangladeshi youth are striving to ensure their voices and needs are being heard at all levels.

During the first weeks of May, Secretary-General Yves Leterme took part in several high-level events in Belgium, Portugal and Luxembourg on the topics of populism, migration and the challenges to democracy.

Disclaimer: Views expressed in this commentary are those of the staff member. This commentary is independent of specific national or political interests. Views expressed do not necessarily represent the institutional position of International IDEA, its Board of Advisers or its Council of Member States.