Europe stands at a dangerous crossroads. Democracy – long held as a defining value of the Union – is under increasing threat from both external and internal forces. With work to realise the European Democracy Shield well and truly underway, the EU faces a crucial test: will this initiative strengthen democracy or risk further undermining it? The European Commission is due to adopt its Democracy Shield in late 2025. The initiative aims to address severe threats to EU democracy and … Continue reading EU Democracy Shield: Double or Nothing?