The European Partnership for Democracy, a network that includes the Catholic University of Portugal and 20 other European organizations, today called for increased funding for democracy in the European Union. The request comes on the eve of the annual State of the Union address.
The network of organizations classifies funding for democracy as a "strategic investment in European stability." This appeal reflects member organizations' concern about the future of funding for democratic initiatives in the European bloc.
Among the members of this partnership are academic institutions such as the Catholic University of Portugal, which actively participates in this network defending democracy. The European Partnership for Democracy brings together a wide network of organizations committed to strengthening democratic processes on the continent.
The timing of the appeal, coinciding with the eve of the State of the Union, indicates the organizations' intention to pressure European leaders to prioritize democratic funding in their political decisions. This mobilization comes in a context where questions about the future of democracy in Europe continue to occupy a central place in public debate.
