Alliance4Europe is a non-profit civil society organisation that strives to strengthen European democracy by fostering cooperation among actors across society. The organisation was founded in 2018 by a group of civil society organisations, and citizens across Europe.[1] Its foundation was initially predicated as a response to growing concerns about populism and extremism across Europe.[1] Alliance4Europe have since created and carried out a number of campaigns directed towards being an "engine for European democracy", and fighting disinformation.[2] Through their campaigning, Alliance4Europe have reached over 74 million people across Europe – and are supported by over 1000 partners.[2]
| Formation | 26 October 2018 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Many |
| Founded at | Munich, Germany |
| Type | Civil society organisation |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Pro-Europeanism, Democracy |
Region | Europe |
| Methods | Campaigning, organising |
| Fields | Civil society movement |
| Website | https://alliance4europe.eu/ |
Approach
editAlliance4Europe model their action on an approach that is based on community collaboration, digital intelligence analysis and campaign creation. Through this approach, they have been able to connect and support like-minded Pro-European civil society organisations,[3] and develop "a successful playbook for democracy".[4] Because of this, the organisation has managed to work alongside partners such as the Project for Democratic Union in pursuit of the protection of democracy in Europe and the wider region; the civic action network being a prominent example.[5]
Notable projects
editPartnership Hub
editThe "Partnership Hub" is an initiative aiming to create civil society cooperation to empower Ukrainian refugees in the Poland-Ukraine border region.[6] The project aimed to enable - providing psychological support, professional activation, social integration, and campaigning against disinformation and xenophobia.[6] Through its approach, it has thus far had a positive impact on over 17,000 refugees.[6]
DISARM
editDISARM is an open source framework on disinformation tactics, techniques and procedures which has been supported by Alliance4Europe.[7] DISARM applies established cybersecurity practices and infrastructure to information threats. The framework has been recommended for use by NATO,[8] and used by the EU External Action Service,[9] the EU Cybersecurity Agency[10] and is in the EU code of practice on disinformation.[11] In 2023, DISARM was adopted by the EU and US government as part of a formal data sharing system on foreign information manipulation and interference.[12] the DISARM framework is overseen, developed and maintained by the DISARM foundation.[13]
European Hub
editThe European Hub for civic engagement is a project that focuses on creating an online space for collaboration and content sharing between civic organisations.[1] The platform supports organisations by enabling them to share relevant information, build community and access funding.[1] The project aims to promote European integration and increase citizen influence on EU institutions.[1]
Democrisis
editAlliance4Europe was instrumental in the launch of DemoCrisis, a civil action network for collaboration among pro-democracy campaign movements across Europe and the wider region. It was initiated by movements from Israel, Hungary and Poland, and expanding further afield.[14] The project intends to cross borders and share best practices to protect liberal democracy.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "European civil society: the aims and activities of the Alliance4Europe". TheArticle. 2021-06-23. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ a b "Alliance4Europe – Digital Intelligence for Democracy". Alliance4Europe. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ Fabrice, Braun (2019-04-10). "It's time to fight together!". TBD. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "'This Catastrophe Proves the Importance of the Democracy Movement'". Haaretz. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ "Israeli Inspiration: Network for Pro-Democratic Civic Participation". Euractiv. 2023-09-19. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ a b c "Uchodźcy z Ukrainy dziękują Polkom i Polakom. "Bez was nie byłoby nas"". Onet Wiadomości (in Polish). 2023-10-24. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ "Alliance4Europe & DISARM Foundation". Alfred Landecker. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Hybrid CoE Research Report 7: Foreign information manipulation and interference defence standards: Test for rapid adoption of the common language and framework 'DISARM'". Hybrid CoE - The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "1st EEAS Report on Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference Threats". www.eeas.europa.eu. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Foreign Information Manipulation Interference (FIMI) and Cybersecurity - Threat Landscape". ENISA. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Introduction to the Code". Transparency Centre. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ "Annex May" (PDF). www.eeas.europa.eu.
- ^ "DISARM Foundation". www.disarm.foundation. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
- ^ a b "Veszélyben a demokrácia". Népszava (in Hungarian). Retrieved 2024-01-24.