📍 European Parliament, Brussels
Tinatin Khidasheli, Head of Civic IDEA, participated in the high-level European forum “2026: A New Chapter for Europe” at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Tinatin spoke on the expert panel “Democratic Resilience – Common Challenges on the Path to EU Integration.” The panel examined how weakened information integrity, fragile institutions, and elections that fall short of genuine competition can erode democratic resilience in the Western Balkans. Drawing lessons from comparable experiences beyond the region, the discussion explored concrete ways the EU and its partners can support democratic standards, bolster independent media, and reinforce institutions along the path toward EU integration.
The forum featured a keynote speech by Commissioner Michael McGrath and brought together policymakers, civil society leaders, and experts to discuss actionable strategies for strengthening democracy in Europe and its neighboring regions.
