Leadership Transition at the Institute for Democracy
We are deeply grateful to Robert Vancel, our founding Executive Co‑Director, for his extraordinary leadership and dedication over the years. Today, he is stepping down…
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Research Presented at EPSA 2025
In June 2025, Dr. Jozef Michal Mintal attended the European Political Science Association (EPSA) Annual Conference in Madrid, held from June 26 to 28, 2025.…
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Dutch ambasador H.E. Jules Gerzon visits IfD
On May 27, 2025, we had the honor of welcoming a distinguished guest to the Institute for Democracy – the Ambassador of the Kingdom of…
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New Research on Liberal‑Conservative Labels Presented at EUI CEE Workshop
Jozef Michal Mintal, a member of our institute, presented his paper Beyond the Labels: Rethinking “Liberal” and “Conservative” in Central Europe at the European University Institute’s Political Behaviour in…
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The Guardian article on Celebrating a Slovak Grassroots Movement for Democracy
We are proud to share that on April 11, 2025, The Guardian published an inspiring opinion piece by Alexandra Bitušíková titled “In Slovakia, our grassroots…
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BRRIDGE Researcher Jozef Michal Mintal from Matej Bel University Presents Research at MPSA 2025 in Chicago
From April 3rd to April 6th, the 82nd Annual Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) Conference took place in Chicago, bringing together scholars from around the…
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UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office delegation vistis IfD
On March 25, 2025, we had the honour of welcoming distinguished guests at the Institute for Democracy – Mr. Michael Baum, Head of Political Section…
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IfD faculty at EGPP Annual Conference 2025: Resisting Autocracy: Actors, Challenges, and Tools for Democratic Resilience
Hosted by the European University Institute (EUI), the EGPP Annual Conference 2025 brought together leading scholars, civil society actors, and policy experts to explore how…
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BRRIDGE Lecture Series: Academic Journey with Professor Martin Kahanec (CEU)
Date and Venue: February 12, 2025, 14:00 – 15:00, Institute for Democracy UMB The BRRIDGE Lecture Series brought an inspiring discussion on academic careers with…
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Remembering Our Data & Society Lab Founding Director, Karol Fabián
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Karol Fabián, our founding director and a pioneering force in computing and internet development…