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Democracy is under threat around the world. A much greater share of the world’s population lives in autocracies today than in democracies. In the last decade, their proportion has increased from 48 to 71 per cent. At the same time, the quality of democracy has been declining in many parts of the wor

BLOG Post: International Day of Families

Three years ago, we made a promise. We presented an EU Comprehensive Strategy on the Rights of the Child and a European Child Guarantee, developed together with children for children. We started from the principle that every child in Europe and across the world should enjoy the same rights.

We have steadfastly refused to let Europe drift into a precarious future. Through the Demography Toolbox communication of October last year, we initiated the first holistic approach to demography across the Commission, transcending traditional siloes and fostering a unified, comprehensive strategy.

This op-ed emphasizes the importance of trust, engagement, and future-proofing our democratic practices, alongside maintaining a robust market economy capable of withstanding competitive pressures.

Op-Ed by Vice-President for Democracy and Demography Dubravka Šuica

Europe is on the brink of a demographic revolution. This shift, coupled with overall population- and work force shrinkage, demands a profound rethinking of our institutional, political, economic, and cultural frameworks, since they are designed for shorter lifespans.

The conclusion is clear: we need an EU law to detect child sexual abuse

This week's adoption of the Defence of Democracy Package is a bold step forward. It ensures the integrity of our elections, combats foreign interference and upholds our values of democracy and freedom.