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Frontlines of Democracy: what we should learn from the Eastern European protests
Citizens in Serbia, Georgia, and Croatia are rising up against corruption, abuse of power, and the erosion of the rule of law. Governments are cracking down on journalists, activists, and students, but resistance is growing – both on the streets and online. How can Europe support this fight for democracy?
Supporting
We support green and democratic movements by empowering them with the tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to drive change.
Uniting
We unite green, democratic movements and policymakers to create a collective, global effort for a sustainable and just future.
Fostering
We foster international solidarity by addressing the challenges faced by our partners around the world.
HOW
The International Foundation GroenLinks (IFG) unites and supports international progressive and green political parties and movements. We collaborate in building democratic processes based on shared values for climate and social justice. We foster international solidarity.
Social Justice
We are committed to building a world where social justice prevails.
Environmental and Climate Justice
We envision a world where environmental and climate justice are prioritized.
Democracy
We believe in a world where democracy is inclusive, participatory, and accessible to everyone.
WHY
IFG strives towards a world in which democracy and green politics are accessible for everyone.
Social-Democratic Perspective on Serbia’s Growing Protest Movement
The FMS and International Foundation GroenLinks have collaborated and started a series on the Serbian anti-corruption protests. During this series we highlight different sides of the protests, and this time we cover the social democratic perspective. On the 12th of February, the FMS spoke with Konstantin Samofalov. Mr. Samofalov is an ex-member of the Serbian parliament and currently the international secretary of the party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) in Serbia. Together we discussed the situation in Serbia after the collapse of the canopy in Novi Sad, which killed fifteen people and have led to massive protests. Konstantin told us about the response of the government, the role of the European Union and how he sees the protests evolve.