The Rise of the AfD and the Digital Challenge: How Progressive Parties in Germany Can Catch Up
Five German digital strategists look at the tactics that have contributed to the AfD’s rise and share digital strategies for progresives.
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European Center for Digital Action
Sep 194 min read
Case Study: European Election 2024 and use cases for organic social media
Learn how our team used Sosha - an organic social media engagement tool in this year's EU elections,
European Center for Digital Action
Jun 124 min read
How can progressives keep the European Union moving forward? Ideas for the next five years
The European elections have concluded –– and a time of reflection has begun: what does this outcome mean for Europe?
Tibor Dessewffy
May 276 min read
How can we make a decent meal from junk food?
A book review of "Fixing Our Democracies and Winning Elections in the Age of Junk Politics," by Ned Howey.
European Center for Digital Action
May 243 min read
Every last progressive MEP counts: why your work before the EP elections is so important –– and why we should not stop there.
With less than 3 weeks until the European elections, the heat is on: every last bit of effort might translate into one more progressive MEP.
European Center for Digital Action
May 96 min read
Likes are not the same thing as votes
Advice from the experts on how to navigate a disrupted digital campaign scene ahead of the European elections.
European Center for Digital Action
Apr 106 min read
Young women worldwide are becoming more progressive — how do you harness their power?
Explore how young women worldwide are leading a shift towards more progressive views and what this means for politics.
European Center for Digital Action
Apr 33 min read
How to be a progressive in a strange new world: Lessons from the ECDA Bootcamp in Prague
Highlights from the ECDA Bootcamp in Prague: Progressive activists from around the globe collaborate on digital organizing and advocacy.
European Center for Digital Action
Mar 183 min read
Portuguese elections: far-right Chega and progressive Livre mobilize voters online, main parties preach to their choirs on TV
For a long time, Portugal was seen as an exception when it came to the rise of far-right parties all over Europe, but last weekend’s snap el
Soma Fuxreiter
Feb 193 min read
Book review - “Rules for Revolutionaries” by Becky Bond and Zack Exley
"Rules for Revolutionaries" emerges as a riveting and inspiring narrative penned by the formidable duo Becky Bond and Zack Exley.
Emily Pfiester
Feb 54 min read
Emma Boschini’s journey as an ECDA fellow & Mediterranea’s success
Discover how Emma Boschini's ECDA Fellowship revolutionized Mediterranea's digital campaigns, leading to two success stories.
Gergö Hajdu
Jan 102 min read
Reimagining Your Annual Report: A Comprehensive Guide for Progressive NGOs
An annual report is a strategic tool for reflection and projection, offering a window into your organization's journey and a lens into its f
Marta Kraujina
Dec 13, 20234 min read
My time as an ECDA Fellow for “Sievietei paveicās”- The Lucky Woman
Marta Kraujina describes her time as an ECDA fellow for “Sievietei paveicās”- The Lucky Woman.
Carla Allenbach
Dec 13, 20233 min read
Digital organizing as a powerful tool for media: my experience as an ECDA fellow
Carla Allenbach from The European Correspondent shares her experience as an ECDA fellow and the power of digital organizing.
Emily Pfiester
Nov 13, 20235 min read
Small-donor fundraising within the LGBTI community: an interview with Anna Shepherd
Small-donor fundraising powers ILGA-Europe, the umbrella organization for
Emily Pfiester
Oct 30, 20235 min read
Behind GDPR: a conversation with one of its pioneers
Get the story behind GDPR and how the digital space that it governs is evolving.
Emily Pfiester
Sep 27, 20234 min read
Digital Strategies: the key to progressive election success
National elections are ongoing. The European elections are looming. Should we be worried about the future of progressive politics in Europe?
Nilesh Pinto
Jul 26, 20235 min read
Digital tools & distributed organizing mobilize thousands in support of Hungary’s oppressed teachers
Sixteen cities. Sixteen simultaneous protests. 50,000 petition signatures and 150,000 stickers distributed.
Ewelina Kycia
Jul 25, 20236 min read
Influencing politics for Ukraine: how Euromaidan-Warszawa got Biden’s attention
Euromaidan-Warszawa is a Polish-Ukrainian movement that has been passionately advocating for Ukraine's entry into the European Union since 2
Emily Pfiester
Jul 11, 20235 min read
Advancing LGBTIQ support through small donors
As Pride month closes out in Europe with festivities and parades continuing into summer and beyond, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on th
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