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The UN yesterday adopted a Pact for the Future that was negotiated for nearly two years based on consensus. In an opinion piece republished on our blog, the Permanent Observer of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance at the UN, Annika Silva-Leander, takes a look at the document from the perspective of democracy. She concludes: "The Pact for the Future has the potential to reshape global governance and address pressing global challenges, but it fails to emphasize support of democratic institutions, inclusive governance, and civil liberties. Without addressing the rise of authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic systems, the Pact may fall short in achieving sustainable peace, security, and development. To build a more just and stable world for future generations, the future of democracy should have been prioritized." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e_RMxNpi Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ekPGH6bx #SummitoftheFuture #PactfortheFuture

📄𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 by #SvenBiscop "EU Strategy 2025-2029: We Have the Instruments, Now Set the Objectives" * An instrument is not a #policy. At the start of a new #European legislature, the #EU should take the time for a strategic review * The reality is that the structure of world politics is not new: #multipolarity is its natural state * The fact that another power is rising is not problematic per se – it all depends on why and how they use their power * The world is not bipolar – neither the powers nor the other states are aligned in two mutually exclusive #blocs * World politics is not a confrontation between #democracy and #autocracy – when the national interest demands it, states (including EU Member States) cooperate with any other state * The rules-based order is not defunct – powers are competing for positions in the United Nations rather than building a parallel system * We are not in a permanent “grey zone” between #war and #peace – #deterrence still works, so the great powers do not go to war against each other * #GrandStrategy is the agenda of the European Commission as a whole, the President and #HR included, only if the European Union realises that this strategy will carry any weight 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 👉 https://bit.ly/49cemph #Geopolitics #EUGrandStrategy #SvenBiscop #strategy #competence

🌍 The upcoming UN Summit of the Future presents a pivotal moment to reform international governance. Civil society is advocating for meaningful participation, including a global citizens’ initiative and stronger human rights protections. But will these proposals survive diplomatic negotiations? Opinion article, CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation. #UNSummit #CivilSociety #PeopleAtTheCenter

The world is facing a polycrisis, and that’s because our global governance institutions privilege state interests determined by political and economic elites. To fight the polycrisis, global governance institutions must be influenced not just by states, but by people, writes CIVICUS’ Mandeep Tiwana in this piece. Specific proposals he highlights are the creation of a World Citizens' Initiative, a UN Parliamentary Assembly, and a UN Civil Society Envoy. These are the demands of the "We The Peoples" campaign for inclusive global governance jointly convened by CIVICUS, Democracy International, and Democracy Without Borders. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/es5qFkiz Subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ekPGH6bx

For many decades, states have been referring to the veto powers of P5 and an enhancement of membership as per new global realities. Perhaps another way forward should be a regional representation model, with regional organisations (e.g., OAU/Africa, ASEAN/SAARC (Asia), EU (Europe), the Americas, Oceania as permanent members for a wider reach. Instead of P5, the Council should adopt 2/3 or 3/4 voting pattern and abolish Veto Power. Also, it should establish independent oversight bodies to review the council’s decisions and actions, ensuring adherence to international law and ethical standards.

THE FIRST-EVER DECLARATION ON FUTURE GENERATIONS  UN SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE, PACT FOR THE FUTURE COMMITMENT TO PEACE AND SECURITY The first-ever Declaration on Future Generations, with concrete steps to take account of future generations in decision-making. A commitment to more meaningful opportunities for young people to participate in the decisions that shape their lives, especially at the global level. 22 September 2024, in New York, at the United Nations Summit of the Future, the world leaders adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact is the culmination of an inclusive, years-long process to adapt international cooperation to the current realities and the future challenges.  The agreement of the Pact is a strong statement of countries’ commitment to the United Nations, the international system and international law.  https://lnkd.in/dVsS4inA

#Research 💡 🇺🇳 The #UN Summit of the Future was a much-awaited event. However, as Hélène Ramaroson points out, democracy is strikingly absent in its key outcome, “The Pact for the Future”. Learn more in her commentary 👉  https://lnkd.in/eUKnYEzw

#Research 💡 🇺🇳 The #UN Summit of the Future was a much-awaited event. However, as Hélène Ramaroson points out, democracy is strikingly absent in its key outcome, “The Pact for the Future”. Learn more in her commentary 👉  https://lnkd.in/eUKnYEzw

Here's what Peter Lindseth and I think about the Draghi Report published this week. In short, it builds on some of the most questionable features of the NGEU model to alter the nature of EU governance in a permanent way. We believe this approach is legally dubious, politically unwise and, eventually, helps constructing a diffused governance architecture that will fail to tackle the very real challenges the continent indeed faces. We therefore call for re-politicizing these putatively political matters, discussing them in the open and facilitating evidently needed Treaty reform. And a million thanks to Moritz Schramm for being such a great Verfassungsblog editor! https://lnkd.in/dCyCgDuU

If you're trying to make sense of the recent Pact for the Future adopted by the UN General Assembly last week, here's a great piece by my colleague Scott Jerbi at Institute for Human Rights and Business. In it he asks whether any UN statement of this kind can make a real difference given the extent of today's global divides. And within that, what might these 56 "actions" agreed mean for ongoing efforts to advance responsible business around the world? https://lnkd.in/gXi3CPp3 #justtransitions #responsiblebusiness #bizhumanrights