Center for the Study of Democracy
The Center for the Study of Democracy is a European public policy institute fostering the reform process in Europe through impact on policy and civil society.
- 💣 Russia’s war has intensified a hybrid offensive that weaponises organised crime, illicit trade, and sanctions evasion. CSD, @globsec.bsky.social & ICCT will meet in Sofia to discuss how Europe can counter this state criminal convergence. 📅 11 Dec | 🕘 9:30 #CSDimpact #Security#Sofia Register 👇
- 🛡️ As systemic rivalry deepens, democracies face aggression, corruption, and digital coercion. At the Defense & Democracy Dialogue, Claire Craanen, Deputy Spokesperson of NATO, stressed why resilience, transatlantic unity, and collective defense matter more than ever. #CSD#FortifyingFreedom#NATO
- CSD joins global experts in London 🇬🇧 for "The Price of War" symposium by @cerge-ei.bsky.social CSD’s Martin Vladimirov will contribute to the discussion. Discussions focus on boosting Europe’s economic security framework. #CSDimpact#EuropeanSecurity#Resilience
- 💸 Illicit financial flows remain a major threat. CSD’s latest study shows how they shape vulnerabilities across 10 countries. #ShadowEconomies reveals links to: • Sanctions evasion • Strategic corruption • Conflict financing • Economic instability Read the full report 👇 csd.eu/publications...
- 🔎 At #SIIF2025 in Sofia, CSD hosted a panel on strengthening Bulgaria’s information integrity amid rising disinformation risks. Experts examined AI-driven manipulation,gendered narratives, platform accountability, and the path to real resilience. #CSDimpact#InformationIntegrity#DemocraticResilience
- 🇪🇺 The European Democracy Shield strengthens the EU’s ability to counter foreign information manipulation and protect democratic institutions. But stronger tools are needed. CSD’s brief "Forging the European Democracy Shield"outlines the next steps. #CSDimpact #DemocracyShield #EUPolicy #Governance
- 🇪🇺 The #DefenseDemocracyDialogue brought diverse voices together around a shared agenda for a stronger, more secure, and more democratic Europe. CSD looks forward to continuing this work and strengthening partnerships across the transatlantic community. #CSDimpact#Democracy#Resilience#Transatlantic
- 🇪🇺 Fortifying Freedom: "Defending Democracy in an Age of Disruption." Defending democracy is key to Europe’s future. CSD gathered leaders and experts to confront how Europe can safeguard democracy amid war, disinformation, and coercion. #CSDimpact#EU#Resilience#Democracy#RuleOfLaw #Transatlantic
- 🛡️ Fortifying Freedom through Integrity: SELDI.net and the Rule of Law in Enlargement. Southeast Europe Leadership for Development and Integrity (SELDI), pioneered by CSD, highlights good governance and anti-corruption in Europe's new growth and security plan. 👉Join us #CSDimpact#Democracy#Security
- Reposted by Center for the Study of DemocracyNew #GIACE research by @csdbuildbridges.bsky.social (Tihomira Kostova & Martin Vladimirov) exposes how illicit financial flows (IFFs) and sanctions-evasion networks have surged across the Western Balkans and Black Sea region, reshaping global integrity and governance. 🔗 Read: bit.ly/CSDPublicati...
- Europe faces a long war and a new race for resilience and technology. CSD hosts Defense & Democracy Dialogue: Fortifying Freedom to debate security, connectivity and rights on the Eastern flank. 📅 11 Nov | 📍 Sofia Balkan Palace Registration/details👇 #DefenseDemocracyDialogue#Security#Geopolitics
- 🇺🇸 New OFAC sanctions on Lukoil could disrupt Bulgaria’s fuel supply and shake a key Southeast European energy hub. CSD’s latest analysis outlines how Bulgaria can safeguard its energy security through state oversight and a temporary OFAC exemption. Read more 👇 #CSDimpact#EnergySecurity#Sanctions
- In October, CSD addressed sanctions, clean energy, corruption & democratic stability across Europe. 🇨🇿 Prague; Forum 2000. 🇧🇪 Brussels; Energy & Security Dialogue. 🇧🇬 Sofia; Korea–Bulgaria Energy Forum & Urban Waste Wars. 🇧🇦 Sarajevo; Good Governance Forum. #CSDimpact #Resilience #Democracy
- 🛡️ Defense and Democracy Dialogue: Fortifying Freedom will bring together leaders & experts in Sofia to discuss how democracies can protect their values amid war, hybrid threats & global disruption. 📅 11 Nov📍 Sofia Balkan Palace #CSDimpact#DefenseAndDemocracyDialogue#FortifyingFreedom Register👇
- Europe’s energy future relies on innovation and partnerships. At the Korea–Bulgaria Energy Forum; CSD, the Embassy of Korea and KOTRA highlighted how nuclear, renewables and storage can power a clean, secure transition. CSD’s study maps Bulgaria’s energy path.👇 #EnergySecurity #CleanEnergy
- 🌐 Building digital integrity is one of Europe’s key challenges in the age of disinformation. 🔎 As co-organizer of #SIIF2025, CSD will bring together experts in Sofia to strengthen resilience against disinformation and malign influence. #CSDimpact #InformationIntegrity #DigitalGovernance Join us 👇
- 💡 Clean, secure, and competitive energy is key to Europe’s autonomy and climate goals. Join CSD, KOTRA, and the Embassy of Korea for the Korea–Bulgaria Energy Forum on 30-10-2025 in Sofia, focused on nuclear, renewables, and hydrogen cooperation. #CSDimpact #EnergySecurity #CleanEnergy Register 👇
- How are illicit networks reshaping Europe’s economic and security landscape? Join CSD and @giace.bsky.social ; experts Liz David-Barrett & Tihomira Kostova to discuss the findings and policy responses. ✒️ Register here: bit.ly/CSDWPLaunch 🔗 Read more: giace.org/projects/ill... #CSDimpact#Sanctions
- Europe’s energy transition is now strategic. At CSD & @irsem.bsky.social ’s Brussels event, experts warned that energy weaponisation links decarbonisation, competitiveness & security. CSD’s ECSRI shows EU energy risk tripled since 2022. #CSDimpact#EnergySecurity#Decarbonisation
- Learn more about the ECSRI 👉 ces.csd.eu
- Despite sanctions, Russia’s war economy still draws on European energy revenues. 📖 CSD’s latest blog by Martin Vladimirov explains how stronger coordination can cut the Kremlin’s financial lifelines. Read more 👇 #CSDimpact #Russia #Ukraine #Sanctions #EnergySecurity
- Led by Rositsa Dzhekova, CSD works with RAN and the EU Knowledge Hub to counter radicalisation and violent extremism across Europe. In the latest EUKH Newsletter, she highlights how digital manipulation fuels extremism, and how collaboration builds resilience. Find out more 👇 #EUKnowledgeHub
- 🛢️ The UK’s new sanctions strike at the heart of Russia’s shadow oil fleet. CSD & @CREACleanAir show how closing loopholes can cut Moscow’s wartime revenues. 1️⃣ End derogations 2️⃣ Target facilitators 3️⃣ Enforce together #CSDimpact #Sanctions #Russia Read more 👇 csd.eu/publications...
- 🌍 Europe’s sanctions are powerful only if enforced. At Forum 2000 in Prague, CSD’s panel “Sanctions Enforcement for Strategic Decoupling from Russia” brought together European leaders & experts to close loopholes & strengthen coordination. #CSDimpact #Forum2000
- Korea – Bulgaria Energy Forum 2025 📅 30 Oct | 📍 Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia CSD, the Embassy of Korea & KOTRA unite policymakers & experts to advance clean, resilient energy cooperation. Register here 👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #CSDimpact #EnergySecurity #CleanEnergy
- In his TVP interview, CSD’s Program Director Ruslan Stefanov analyzed Russia’s stagnant economy & the limits of Western sanctions. He argues only full energy export restrictions & sustained unity can pressure the Kremlin. Watch in link👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=32bf... #CSDimpact #EnergySecurity
- 🤖 Disinformation erodes trust in democracy. Join CSD’s online workshops on 14–15 Oct to test a new AI tool that helps detect false narratives & strengthen digital resilience. #CSDimpact #AI #Disinformation #DigitalResilience 🔗 Register in here 👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- 🗑️ Illegal waste flows generate €10B yearly for organised crime in the EU. 🌍 "Urban Waste Wars: Tackling Crime, Corruption and Pollution" in Sofia brought together CSD, Sofia Municipality, Europol & officials. 🤝 Thanks to all partners for advancing cleaner, safer cities across Europe. #CSDimpact
- 🇪🇺 Sanctions enforcement is key to the EU’s strategic decoupling from Russia. CSD joins the Forum 2000 Conference in Prague to discuss how Europe can close loopholes & strengthen coordination with global partners. 📅 14 Oct | 📍 Prague 🔗 www.forum2000.cz/en/homepage #CSDimpact #Forum2000 #Sanctions
- FIMI is a top EU security threat — fueling division & targeting vulnerable groups. CSD’s Fractured Mirror shows how pro-Kremlin networks weaponize gender & identity in Bulgaria with deepfakes, disinfo & radicalisation. 👇 Read the full report: #CSDimpact #Disinformation #Security #EU #Bulgaria
- In September, CSD advanced global debates on democracy, security & resilience. 🌍 Shared The Kremlin Playbook in the US & Latin America ⚖️ Engaged on EU integration, rights & Bulgaria’s 2040 transition 🔎 Published fresh insights on energy security & democratic resilience #CSDimpact #EU #RuleOfLaw
- 🌍 Climate neutrality by 2050 – a foundation for Bulgaria’s competitiveness. Yesterday in Sofia, CSD launched its new report “Fit for 2040” at the round table “Accelerated Energy Transition” with policymakers, business & experts. Read the full report 👇 #CSDimpact #Energy
- 🗑️ Illegal waste flows make up 30% of EU recyclables, fueling corruption in Bulgaria. Join us on 8 Oct for a high-level round table at the Balkan Palace Hotel, Sofia. 🗓️ 8 Oct | 9:30 AM 📍 Sofia Event link 👇 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- 🇵🇱 The Warsaw Security Forum (WSF) is a leading European platform on transatlantic cooperation, bringing together top voices from Europe and beyond. Organised by @fundpulaskiego.bsky.social Follow updates from @warsawforum.bsky.social CSD will take part in this year’s edition.
- ❗Russia is re-emerging as a disruptive actor in Central America. CSD’s newest report " Authoritarian Shadows" shows how Moscow exploits weak governance, debt relief & disinformation to punch above its weight despite China’s dominance. #CentralAmerica #CSDimpact Read more 👇 csd.eu/publications...
- 💡 Instead of creating “marketplaces of ideas,” social media algorithms fuel polarization, undermine independent journalism & erode democratic cohesion. #AlgorithmicViolence #Democracy Read our latest blog post by Ryan McLaren👇 csd.eu/blog/blogpos...
- 🇦🇷 In Argentina, CSD & CADAL co-hosted Argentina at the Crossroads: Navigating State Capture Risks in a Shifting Global Landscape. Experts warned of corrosive capital, disinformation & informal networks — urging stronger institutions and civil society for resilience. #CSDimpact #Argentina
