At CIVIL’s international conference “Defending Democracy: Horizons of Freedom,” held in Skopje on 12 December, German Ambassador Petra Drexler addressed participants via video message, reaffirming Germany’s strong commitment to democracy, human rights, and European...
H.E. Larysa Dir Ambassador of Ukraine The topic of defending democracy is very pressing and relevant for Ukraine at a time of full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Considering the title of the conference – Defending Democracy: Horizons of...
By Jabir Deralla When an aggressor speaks of ‘peace’ while his missiles still fall on cities and kill civilians, the world has a moral duty to read the fine print — and see the blood it’s written in. The reported 28-point U.S.–Russia plan for Ukraine — drafted behind...
From Lugano to Kyiv, from parliaments to the front lines — a conversation about courage, culture, and the battle for Europe’s democratic soul. By Jabir Deralla Eyes on Democracy – Civil.Today / DefendingDemocracy.Global In this episode of Eyes on Democracy, Roger...
Skopje, October 8, 2025 — The opening panel of the Defending Democracy: The Battlefield of Truth International Conference gathered prominent voices from across Europe and beyond to reaffirm a powerful message: Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression is...
September 3, 2025 – Karpacz, Poland FREEDOM OF THE PRESS is under siege: With the growing influence of disinformation, propaganda and hate speech, the political landscape seems to be shifting. Instead of calling for measures for more regulation of platforms, fighting...
