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SARAJEVO / BRUXELLES, September 13 (FENA) – Vice-President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini said today on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, that the European Union reaffirms its commitment towards democracy as a fundamental right of every human being.
“Every woman and every man has to be free to participate to the political, economic and social life of her or his country. No one should fear to speak up, to demonstrate peacefully, to go to vote or to expect fair and inclusive policies from a government. Democracy can only function if participation and trust between democratic state institutions, governments and citizens are guaranteed,” Mogherini said.
She added that in Europe and elsewhere in the world, the erosion of civil liberties and different kinds of manipulation and disinformation, especially during electoral campaigns, are on the rise.
Mogherini also stated that numerous pro-democracy movements and whistleblowers continue to lead the way in standing up for democracy and to claim their civil and political rights. Their courage and determination are an example and inspiration to us all.
“Through its external action, the EU is supporting partner countries to put in place and preserve participative, representative and accountable democratic and electoral institutions. EU electoral assistance has amounted for more than €250 million in the last five years, delivering capacity-building, technical and material support to electoral processes in 50 countries,” Mogherini said, the EU Delegation to BiH stated.
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