Testimony: Anti-Roma Discrimination and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
November 14, 2011
The Open Society Justice Initiative addressed the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee of the European Parliament regarding Roma issues and the European Union's Charter of Fundamental Rights.

The New Face of Digital Populism
December 21, 2011
This quantitative report by UK think tank Demos explores online support for populist parties and provides new insight into how politics and political engagement are changing as a result of social media.

Conference Summary: EU Africa Foreign Policy After Lisbon
October 28, 2011
The scope of issues raised in this one-day conference illustrates the task ahead of the External Action Service and the need for cooperation with other international actors, within and between EU bodies, and between the EU and its member states.

From Funder to Partner? Prospects for the European Neighbourhood Policy's Civil Society Facility
October 2011
Can the EU create a genuine partnership with civil society? This policy brief presents six priority areas for ensuring the Civil Society Facility benefits both the EU and its neighbours.

How Could a European Endowment for Democracy Add Value?
September 2011
Should the EU set up an Endowment for Democracy? Would it improve existing funds and instruments? Will it duplicate current efforts? This paper explores how the EED could add value to the EU’s current support to democracy and civil society.

How the EU Can Foster Change in Closed Societies
Jacqueline Hale
January 13, 2012
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The creation of a European Endowment for Democracy could provide vital support for activists trying to open up closed societies without the stifling restrictions normally connected to EU assistance.

Youth, Politics, and the Inheritance of Progress in Senegal
Marta Martinelli
November 3, 2011
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Y'en a marre, a nonviolent Senegalese youth movement, has changed the political landscape ahead of next year's elections.

Open Society Institute-Brussels Internship Program
Deadline: January 19, 2012
Twice a year, Open Society Institute-Brussels provides opportunities for graduates to undertake an internship. OSI-Brussels is currently looking for a policy intern to start in February 2012.

National Roma Strategies: Ensuring a Comprehensive and Effective European Approach
European Parliament, Brussels
November 8, 2011
This conference will highlight the mutually reinforcing work of the Decade of Roma Inclusion and the EU Roma Platform, while focusing on the importance of ambitious national Roma strategies from EU member states.