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🎧 RESPOND news. Dispatches on the hidden threats to democracy is the new podcast series hosted by journalist Emanuel Delia (S-Com Sustainable Communication) and produced by Tele Radio City s.c.s., diving deep into the hidden dynamics shaping political systems today. In our second episode, we speak with Andrii Biletskyi (Anti-corruption Research and Education Centre at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy) on how corruption risks in wartime Ukraine evolve, from public procurement and reconstruction efforts to the role of civil society in maintaining openness and governance integrity. 🎧 Listen now: 👉 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/enpN-qbX 👉 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eY6Xy7iV    #RESPOND #RESPONDNews #AntiCorruption #Ukraine #CivilSociety #Governance #EUProjects #Transparency #PublicProcurement #Democracy #RussianUkraineWar  #Research #Policy #HorizonEurope #CivilSociety

We are proud to announce the release of Political Graft in Europe on the Loose: Anti-Corruption Legal Frameworks in Comparative Historical Perspective. Edited by Rumena Filipova, Ph.D. (Institute for Global Analytics), this volume offers a pioneering comparative analysis of anti-corruption regulatory regimes across nine European countries — from Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK to France, Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia and Ukraine. The research explores political finance, lobbying, revolving doors and media regulation through a social constructivist perspective, highlighting how historical and cultural factors shape the effectiveness of anti-corruption systems. Congratulations to all contributors – Marcia Grimes (Göteborgs universitet), sofia wickberg (Universiteit van Amsterdam), Christopher Starke (Universiteit van Amsterdam), Sarah Gharib Seif (King's College London), Roxana Bratu (King's College London), Cyril Benoît (CDSP – Sciences Po/CNRS), Lorena Andreea Axinte (Transcrime – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore), Carlotta Carbone (Transcrime – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore), Michele Riccardi (Transcrime – Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore), Robert Panyi (Central European University), Viktoriia Poltoratskaia (Central European University), Stoyan Panov (Institute for Global Analytics), Alessandra Lo Piccolo (University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna), Andrii Biletskyi (Anti-corruption Research and Education Centre at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy) and Oleksandra Chupyra (Anti-corruption Research and Education Centre at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy) – for their valuable research and collaboration in advancing comparative insights into Europe’s anti-corruption frameworks. 📘 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8wJw69M #RESPONDProject #AntiCorruption #PoliticalFinance #ComparativeResearch #Europe #Governance #Transparency

🎧  Our podcast is out: RESPOND news. Dispatches on the hidden threats to democracy.  🇺🇦 Corruption risks in wartime Ukraine: from public procurement to the role of civil society In this new series, hosted by Emanuel Delia (S-Com Sustainable Communication) and produced by Tele Radio City s.c.s., we explore the hidden forces shaping democratic societies today. Each episode features international experts discussing the grey zones of power: from lobbying and political financing to tech influence and cross-border corruption. 🔍 Our aim? To uncover the subtle, often overlooked mechanisms that challenge transparency, accountability and the very foundations of democracy. 🎙️ In this second episode, we shift our focus to wartime Ukraine. Corruption is not just a problem in stable democracies: it's a critical threat in conflict zones, where emergency powers and weak oversight increase the risks of abuse. With our guest is Andrii Biletskyi, Administrative Director of the Anti-corruption Research and Education Centre at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, a RESPOND partner and the first anti-corruption research center in Ukraine, we explore: 🔹 How large-scale public procurement and reconstruction planning test Ukraine’s anti-corruption system 🔹 The growing role of civil society in resisting rollback of transparency reforms 🔹 What’s at stake when democratic safeguards are undermined during war 🎧 Listen now: 👉 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/enpN-qbX 👉 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eY6Xy7iV  #RESPOND #RESPONDNews #AntiCorruption #Ukraine #CivilSociety #Governance #EUProjects #Transparency #PublicProcurement #Democracy #RussianUkraineWar  #Research #Policy #HorizonEurope #CivilSociety

🔎 RESPOND Explained: Q&A Behind the Research How is AI changing the way we detect political corruption? In this series, #RESPOND researchers explain, in their own words, the key concepts behind their work. One question at a time. One face at a time. In this episode, Marcia Grimes (Göteborgs universitet) explores a key distinction in political ethics: when does lobbying, which can enhance democratic policymaking, become problematic? While lobbying is a recognized way to share information with decision-makers, most democracies prohibit gifts, perks, and private invitations that could sway political judgment. When those boundaries are crossed, we enter the terrain of undue influence threatening the integrity of governance. 📽️ Watch the video below and follow the series to hear more from the people behind the research. 👉 Watch on YouTube and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/e4PskZhU #RESPONDExplained #RESPONDproject #Corruption #Transparency #PoliticalEthics #Lobbying #Democracy #Governance #EU #UniversityofGothenburg

🎧 RESPOND news. Dispatches on the hidden threats to democracy is the new podcast series hosted by journalist Emanuel Delia (S-Com Sustainable Communication), diving deep into the hidden dynamics shaping political systems today. In the debut episode, we talk with political scientist Fernanda Odilla about how Big Tech isn’t just transforming markets—but also influencing European democracy through lobbying, strategic partnerships, and media control. 💡 If you care about democracy, power, and transparency, this one’s for you. 🎙️ Listen here: 👉 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ec3FwGC5 👉 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ev5yjC6V #RESPOND #Podcast #DigitalDemocracy #PoliticalCorruption #TechInfluence #Lobbying #MediaPower #Transparency #HorizonEurope #Governance #AI #BigTech #EUProjects #PublicPolicy #DemocracyWatch

🔎 RESPOND Explained: Q&A Behind the Research How is AI changing the way we detect political corruption? In this series, #RESPOND researchers explain, in their own words, the key concepts behind their work. One question at a time. One face at a time. This week, Mihaly Fazekas (Central European University) explains how machine learning is helping researchers identify hidden and systemic forms of political corruption: by combining weak signals into stronger evidence, AI tools are making corruption risks more visible and understandable. 📽️ Watch the video below and follow the series to hear more from the people behind the research. 👉 Watch on YouTube and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/e6_Xc6wk #RESPONDExplained #RESPONDproject #AI #MachineLearning #Corruption #Transparency #PoliticalEthics #Governance #Democracy #EU #Election #CEU #CentralEuropeanUniversity

Summer may slow many things down, but #RESPOND has been in full motion. From Vienna to Seoul, Kyoto to Thessaloniki, our project has engaged leading forums on political science and anti-corruption, linking research with global debates. Looking ahead, we have exciting developments on the horizon — including a new episode of the RESPOND NEWS podcast coming soon. Missed our first episode? Catch up here: https://lnkd.in/e4FZWSYq As we mark another year of progress, RESPOND remains dedicated to transforming research into meaningful action for democratic futures. Don’t forget to follow RESPOND on our channel and visit our website for the latest updates: https://www.eu-respond.eu/ #RESPONDProject #Democracy #AntiCorruption #Research #HumanRights #Transparency #GoodGovernance #SocialJustice #CivicEngagement #Research #CorruptionFree #Accountability #Watchdog #PublicPolicy #CivilSociety #ChangeMakers

🔎 RESPOND Explained: Q&A Behind the Research How does political corruption operate across borders and why is it harder to trace in the digital age? In this series, #RESPOND researchers explain, in their own words, the key concepts behind their work. One question at a time. One face at a time. This week, Stoyan Panov (Institute for Global Analytics) examines how corrupt practices transcend national boundaries through multi-jurisdictional schemes, exploiting digital platforms and financial loopholes. 📽️ Watch the video below and follow the series to hear more from the people behind the research. 👉 Watch on YouTube and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/e4afbKvQ #RESPONDExplained #RESPONDproject #CrossBorderCorruption #DigitalDemocracy #ElectionIntegrity #Transparency #PoliticalEthics #AntiCorruption #GoodGovernance #EU #CouncilOfEurope #OSCE #EuropeanCommission #Democracy

🔎 RESPOND Explained: Q&A Behind the Research How can European democracies work together to strengthen political ethics? In this series, #RESPOND researchers explain, in their own words, the key concepts behind their work. One question at a time. One face at a time. In this episode, Luís de Sousa (Instituto de Ciências Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa) explores the role of international cooperation in shaping ethical standards for political actors. International organizations like the Council of Europe, OSCE, and the European Commission are working to define shared rules, encourage compliance, and improve oversight across member states. 📽️ Watch the video below and follow the series to hear more from the people behind the research. 👉 Watch on YouTube and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/eYi_usjw #RESPONDExplained #RESPONDproject #PoliticalEthics #Democracy #AntiCorruption #Transparency #GoodGovernance #PublicIntegrity #EU #Policy #CouncilOfEurope #OSCE #EuropeanCommission

🔎 RESPOND Explained: Q&A Behind the Research How can we spot personal connections that threaten public integrity? In this series, #RESPOND researchers explain, in their own words, the key concepts behind their work. One question at a time. One face at a time. In this episode, Michele Riccardi (Transcrime) explores the challenge of identifying personal links between public officials and private interests. Not all connections are problematic. But some, especially hidden or indirect ones, can enable political corruption. 📽️ Watch the video below and follow the series to hear more from the people behind the research. 👉 Watch on YouTube and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/eHPN7D-s #RESPONDExplained #RESPONDproject #Transcrime #Transparency #Integrity #Accountability #PoliticalCorruption #PublicProcurement #RiskAnalysis #CivicMonitoring #OpenGovernment #ConflictOfInterest #AntiCorruption #GoodGovernance #CivilSociety #Participation #Corruption