A Strategic Blueprint for a Dynamic EU Democratisation Toolkit
This blueprint offers a forward-looking framework for strengthening the European Union’s approach to democracy promotion in its neighbourhood. Drawing on scenario-building exercises and consultations across Algeria, North Macedonia, Serbia, Georgia, and Ukraine, it highlights the need for an adaptive, context-sensitive toolkit that goes beyond static models of engagement.
Rather than providing a one-size-fits-all solution, the blueprint calls for country-specific strategies co-created with a range of stakeholders like civil society, journalists, academics, youth organisations, and NGOs. By embedding local expertise and ensuring accountability, the toolkit is designed to foster resilience, legitimacy, and sustainable democratic progress.
Key features of the proposed approach include:
- Integrated tools that connect democracy measurement, foresight methods, and rapid response systems into a continuous learning cycle.
- Customization by country to reflect unique political dynamics, reform priorities, and societal challenges.
- Strategic transparency and accountability to build trust and counter disinformation.
- Synergies with existing EU instruments, ensuring more effective use of political, financial, and technical resources.
Ultimately, this strategic blueprint envisions a shift from democracy “promotion” to democracy “co-creation,” positioning the EU as a more agile and responsive partner in supporting democratic resilience.