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The global alliance of the centre-right | 80+ political parties | Committed to freedom and democracy | Chaired by Rt. Hon. @stephenharper
Joined April 2014
As we celebrate 40 yrs of championing #democracy & #freedom, we re-launch our organization as the International Democracy Union. Our values remain constant, but this small adjustment clarifies our cause supporting democracy worldwide. Welcome to the International Democracy Union!
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We are pleased to confirm Hon. Tundu Lissu’s participation at the #IDUForum2020. Tundu Lissu is Vice-Chairman of @ChademaTz and was Presidential candidate in the recent elections in #Tanzania, which have been an example for an unfree, unjust and unrightful voting process.
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Congratulations to @TunduALissu and @ChademaTz for receiving the 2020 Bush-Thatcher Award for Freedom. Your fight for a free and democratic #Tanzania is honoured by the IDU and the international community. We will keep supporting you towards a democratic and free Tanzania. 🇹🇿
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The IDU calls on the #Tanzanian authorities to release all members of @ChademaTz unlawfully arrested yesterday, including its Chairman @freemanmbowetz, Vice-Chairman @TunduALissu, and Secretary General @jjmnyika. These arrests, carried out on the eve of CHADEMA’s #WorldYouthDay
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The IDU‘s regional affiliates are an important pillar of our work and the connection to partner parties around the world. With its new leadership, @dua_africa shows its future-oriented path. The IDU family congratulates the newly elected leadership @freemanmbowetz & @AttaLouisa.
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Congratulations to IDU member @snssrbija, party leader President @avucic, Prime Minister @anabrnabic @SerbianPM and their campaign teams for this strong victory in yesterday’s elections in #Serbia. 🇷🇸🗳.
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We wish IDU member @ChademaTz from #Tanzania and presidential candidate @TunduALissu all the best in tomorrow‘s election. It is a crucial choice for the Tanzanian people to re-establish #freedom and #democracy in their country. 🗳 🇹🇿 #TunduLissu2020 #TanzaniaElectionsWatch
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Venezuelans gathering for a rally with the opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. The elections will take place in a month but Madura has banned Machado from running. 🇻🇪
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The IDU is excited to announce that PM @BorisJohnson has joined our Honorary Advisory Board. His extensive experience as a statesman will be of tremendous help as we work towards building an ever-stronger alliance of the centre-right! Welcome to the IDU, Prime Minister! 🇬🇧
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The IDU is dismayed that @poroshenko was denied permission to leave #Ukraine to attend #iduforum2023. We call on 🇺🇦authorities to allow his departure as it is of utmost importance for decision makers to receive firsthand insight on the war and support the country under attack.
Знову театр абсурду на кордоні. Маю підписане відрядження головою Верховної Ради, але прикордонники мене не пропустили. Я далекий від думки, що прикордонники діяли за власної ініціативи. Кожен може сам здогадатися, хто ж скасував документ, підписаний спікером парламенту. У
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We are excited to welcome back President @poroshenko at our 2024 IDU Forum, Washington D.C.! 🇺🇦🌐
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We have not and we will not forget #Ukraine! The IDU is honoured to have President @poroshenko returning to the IDU this December. We are strongly committed to supporting our partners and helping Ukraine win the war! 🇺🇦
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Congratulations, President @NAkufoAddo for being re-elected to lead #Ghana for the next four years. The IDU is proud to having you as a member party and leading force in @dua_africa. 🇬🇭.
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The IDU wishes President @avucic and our member party @SNSSerbia much success in tomorrow’s parliamentary election! 🗳
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The IDU and the Democrat Union of Africa DUA are gravely concerned about latest developments in #Tanzania, where a political-motivated court ruling has attempted to hinder the activities of @ChademaTz Tanzania, the leading opposition party in the country.
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The IDU firmly condemns the #Maduro regime’s unlawful arrest of hundreds of #Venezuelan opposition members, as well as the opening of criminal charges against President-elect @EdmundoGU and @VenteVenezuela leader @MariaCorinaYA. Under enormous pressure from both the Venezuelan
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IDU's 40th anniversary Forum was kicked-off tonight by Prime Minister @BorisJohnson with a motivating and inspirational speech. What an energy and atmosphere! It was an honour to host you as our opening speaker of #idu40 Prime Minister!
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The IDU fully supports our member @ChademaTz and its presidential candidate @TunduALissu in the upcoming #Tanzania|n election. Fair campaigning and a free election must be guaranteed.
DUA is very concerned about the latest news coming out of #Tanzania two months before the general election. The country’s democratic credentials are put to the test and free, fair and peaceful elections are at stake. Find the full statement on
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The Rt Hon @stephenharper, Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister, was today unanimously elected IDU Chairman at the IDU Party Leaders' meeting in Madrid, Spain. Mr. Harper succeeds the Rt Hon Sir @RtHon_JohnKey whom we thank for his great work for IDU. #iduplm2018
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The IDU is pleased to announce that Prime Minister @trussliz has joined our Honorary Advisory Board. The IDU will benefit from PM Truss's more than ten years of government experience. We are looking forward to working together to strengthen the global centre-right alliance! 🌎🇬🇧
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Congratulations Dr. @MBawumia for winning the @NPP_GH primaries and becoming Presidential candidate for the upcoming 2024 election.This was a demonstration of internal party democracy in the best possible way!The IDU family will support you to #breakthe8!The NPP is in good hands!
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The IDU is pleased to announce that the Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Doug Ford @fordnation, is confirmed to speak at the opening dinner of the upcoming #IDUForum2019 in Washington, D.C. The IDU is looking forward welcoming you!
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The IDU is pleased that @freemanmbowetz, @ChademaTz Party Leader will join us at the #IDUForum2024 Asia-Pacific in #NewZealand. Our support for democratic and free states does continue in any corner of the world! 🇹🇿🌏
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The @CDU has undergone a significant shift in its migration policy. The ‘Merkel-era’ approach is dead. Now, they’re pushing for stronger border controls and large-scale deportations in response to recent migrant-related crimes. This shift could give the Union a major boost ahead
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The IDU was proud to present its 2024 Bush-Thatcher Award for Freedom to #Venezuela’s Democratic Opposition and its People, represented by @MariaCorinaYA and @delsasolorzano. The Venezuelan people deserve to see their country’s democratic destiny fulfilled and, through the
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Thank you @SecPompeo for sharing your insights on the West, China, Venezuela and the Middle East with the global alliance of centre-right parties at today’s #IDUForum2020. It was a great honour having you with us. 🇺🇸
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IDU had the pleasure to meet with Israeli Government Spokesman @EylonALevy who is doing an outstanding job for 136 days explaining the world what happened on #October7 and the ongoing war developments. Thank you for your time, Eylon! 🇮🇱
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The IDU is honored to announce that United States Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo @SecPompeo will speak at this year's IDU Forum 2020. Welcome, Secretary Pompeo! 🇺🇸
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Good to see you two strong women @MariaCorinaYA and IDU member @delsasolorzano fighting side-by-side for a #freevenezeula! 🇻🇪.
Con nuestra candidata de la unidad @MariaCorinaYA, trabajando juntas para articular esfuerzos y lograr una elección presidencial que permita a Venezuela recuperar la libertad y la democracia. Seguiremos avanzando en la conformación de la red 600k y en la promoción y
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IDU was honoured to host 5th President of #Ukraine @Poroshenko at IDU Forum Berlin 2022.On a day when Putin’s military has committed yet another atrocity against unarmed Ukrainian civilians, his message of strength and determination inspires all who defend freedom.#IDUForum2022
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Delighted to meet with @ZahradilJan, Sir Geoffrey #Clifton-Brown and @ACREurope. We discussed how to defend freedom and democracy against disruptions of our time and how to build our international conservative and center-right party network. @stephenharper @IDU_Secretariat #IDU
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Thank you to the worldwide IDU family for having made #IDUForum2024 a success. We have enjoyed powerful speeches by @michaelgwaltz and @KemiBadenoch
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The IDU wishes SLO Prime Minister @JJansaSDS and our member party @strankaSDS much success in tomorrow‘s election. Under PM Janša's leadership, #Slovenia became a strong and confident voice in Europe and worldwide, not least b/c of its powerful and clear commitment for #Ukraine.
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We are excited to hear from @ZalaTomasic MEP next week at the 2024 IDU Forum, Washington D.C.! 🇸🇮🌐
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One more day to go! We can’t wait to welcome the global IDU family and all our great speakers at #IDUFORUM2020!
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At the IDU Forum Petro @poroshenko called all allies to firmly support #Ukraine. International awareness is necessary to strengthen the policy of sanctions against #Russia, develop the defense resilience of Ukraine and support democratic reforms. #StandwithUkraine 🇺🇦
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The IDU wishes our #Nigerian|n member party @OfficialPDPNig with @atiku much success in todays Presidential Elections. Todays election presents a significant opportunity to consolidate Nigeria’s #democracy. The IDU stands in support of credible, free and peaceful #elections. 🇳🇬🗳️
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Thank you @MDPSecretariat for today‘s valuable exchange on the current situation in the Indo-Pacific, the #Corona crisis and the challenges from China. We are pleased having you as a partner and member in the IDU. 🇲🇻
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Great news! IDU Chairman @stephenharper congratulates PM @ScottMorrisonMP and the @LiberalAus for winning the elections in #Australia. As the global alliance of the centre-right, the IDU looks forward to working with our Australian partners in the years ahead.
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Great, seeing our IDU leaders @JJansaSDS and @sebastiankurz together reaching new heights!.
Slovenska smer v S Triglavski steni preplezana. Čudovito vreme na vrhu. Odlična družba izvrstnega gornika in @sebastiankurz in vsebinski pogovori 🇸🇮🇦🇹
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At the IDU Executive Meeting held on December 7th in Washington D.C., it was unanimously decided that three new members would join the Executive Board. We welcome Israeli Minister of Intelligence @GilaGamliel, and the Chairpersons of @dua_africa @AttaLouisa and @freemanmbowetz to
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The IDU is delighted to announce today that our global centre-right family has two new members: @FratellidItalia and @forza_italia. For the past two years, under the leadership of Prime Minister @GiorgiaMeloni and Deputy Prime Minister @Antonio_Tajani, this government has made
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IDU Forum 2022 is delighted to welcome the former Leader of @CPC_HQ, Hon. @CandiceBergenMP at our Forum starting next week in Washington DC. #IDUDC
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The IDU is pleased to announce its new Honorary Advisory Board members: Fmr Chancellor @sebastiankurz and Fmr Prime Ministers @JJansaSDS & @ScottMorrisonMP have agreed to join this IDU body supporting the leadership in growing the organization. Read more:
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The IDU strongly condems the arrest of multiple members of @ChademaTz, including Vice Chairman @TunduALissu. Being arrested under the accusation of illegal assembly and. disrupting police activity shows that .freedom of assembly remains unprotected in #Tanzania. 1/2
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The IDU welcomes @LebaneseKataeb Chairman @samygemayel MP as speaker at our IDU Forum 2023, Washington DC.
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Another coservative win! Congratulations @JJansaSDS and IDU member @strankaSDS for winning the parliamentary elections in #Slovenia. A clear centre-right program was the road to success!
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The IDU wishes our member @kuomintang much success in tomorrow’s local #TaiwanElection. 🗳️🇹🇼
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We wish our member @NZNationalParty and their leader @JudithCollinsMP all the best in the upcoming election! Judith is a long-standing partner and very much appreciated in the international community. We cannot think of a better Prime Minister for New Zealand! #TwoTicksBlue 🗳
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Congratulations to the new #Slovenian Prime Minister and leader of IDU member @strankaSDS @JJansaSDS for being sworn into office today! The IDU family wishes you and your ministers all the best for governing and navigating your country through challenging times.
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Congratulations to the newly re-elected President of the United States, @realDonaldTrump! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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A powerful panel this morning with @poroshenko @KolindaGK @IoWBobSeely and moderator @moutet discussing the changing dynamics of global security and the need for focused, credible defence and deterrence. #IDU40
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IDU condemns the recent police raid on the offices of the opposition media outlet @Nova24TV. We call @EU_Commission to take immediate action to address this egregious violation of media freedom in #Slovenia. 🇸🇮 Read full statement on
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Congratulations to Prime Minister @AndrejPlenkovic and @HDZ_HR for winning the 2024 Croatian Parliamentary Elections, an unprecedented third successive victory! HDZ is a leading voice of the European centre-right and a pillar of our global IDU family that will ensure #Croatia
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@JJansaSDS’s centre-right government led to solid economic growth and a record low unemployment rate. #Slovenia needs another 4 years of SDS led government to solidify the success of the current government and ensure a prosperous and stable Slovenia for the future. 🗳🇸🇮
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Good luck @ChademaTz !.
Chadema has officially called for the party members interested in running for presidency of the URT on the party ticket to file their intention & credentials to the office of the SG by June 15. Other party procedures will be issued after this first stage.@idualliance @dua_africa
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The IDU is honoured to welcome the 48th Vice President of the United States of America, @Mike_Pence , as speaker at the #IDUForum2023. Welcome!
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Thank you to @Mike_Pence for joining tonight's #IDUDC Forum. We must use all the tools in our arsenal to defend freedom and democracy. We are proud to have you in our global alliance of the centre-right.
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A court in Dar Es Salaam convicted legislators from our member-party, including parliamentary opposition leader & Chairman @freemanmbowetz ,SecGen @JohnMnyika, the Deputy SecGen, and other legislators for making “seditious” statements and imposed three-years jail terms.
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Great to see IDU Vice Chairman @davidmcallister and former Presidential candidate @TunduALissu from #Tanzania united in person! 🇹🇿 🇪🇺🇩🇪.
Great to meet @TunduALissu, last year’s winner of the IDU award on freedoms yesterday. We had a very good conversation on the situation in #Tanzania, especially as regards human rights and the shrinking of civic space.
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The IDU is honoured that President-Elect of #Belarus @Tsihanouskaya will speak at this years #IDUForum2023. Welcome to the IDU!
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Congratulations @Red_UPLA for realising a highly impactful meeting in Paraguay and for re-electing your leadership headed by Chairman @JulianObiglio. IDU is looking forward to an ever closer cooperation. Felicidades! 🇵🇾🌎
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Congratulations to IDU member @VMRO_DPMNE and Prof. @gogamkd on their triumph in today’s elections in N. Macedonia. We are confident that N. Macedonia will tremendously benefit from its new centre-right government! #IzboriMK #Избори2024
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#Venezuela election was neither free nor democratic. The IDU calls upon its members to denounce the legitimacy of the 20th May elections and to issue direct sanctions against the Maduro dictatorship. Find IDU Chairman's full statement at @stephenharper
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Today we mourn the loss of the 41st President of the United States and founding father of the International Democrat Union IDU, George Herbert Walker Bush. Statement by the IDU Chairman, the Rt. Hon. @stephenharper here: @Bush41 #IDU #Bush41Legacy
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Thank you Speaker @newtgingrich for your inspiring remarks at our 2022 Forum #IDUDC. It was a pleasure having you among us!
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Congratulations @ArminLaschet on the election as new @CDU chairman. The IDU is very much looking forward continuing the close cooperation in order to strengthen our global network of Christian-Democrats and Conservatives. All the best and good luck for the upcoming challenges!
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The IDU thanks Chancellor Dr.Angela Merkel for being a champion of freedom and democracy.During her chancellorship,the @CDU has been a true leader for centre-right parties in Europe and beyond.Her 16years in office have left a proud legacy within the conservative party landscape.
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On this day in 1945, the @CDU was founded in Berlin. Rising from the ashes of World War II, the #CDU is today a modern and Germany’s most successful political party. Congratulations to Angela Merkel and the whole CDU on all achievements made! #75JahreCDU
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Pleased to participate in an important meeting with @idc_cdi Executive and President @AndresPastrana_ in #Brussels. We signed a joint statement on the non-transparent invalidation of the election of @andreinastaseDA as mayor of #Chisinau #Moldova.
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Inspiring remarks from @DanCrenshawTX and @michaelgwaltz on the future of military readiness, bipartisan support for #Ukraine, and the importance of soft power in today's panel moderated by @DCTwining. Thank you for joining us at #IDUDC. The future is in strong hands.
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Congratulations to @chrisluxonmp and @NicolaWillisMP for becoming the new leadership team of the @NZNationalParty. The IDU is looking forward to a fruitful cooperation. Thanks to @JudithCollinsMP for the excellent teamwork in the last years! 🇳🇿.
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The IDU family wishes our member party @ppopular Spain and party leader @NunezFeijoo all the success in today‘s general election! #EsElMomento 🇪🇸🗳️
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Congratulations to @BorisJohnson on his election as Leader of the @conservatives. As a founding member of the #IDU, the Tories are a strong and energetic partner of our global network of centre-right parties. The IDU is looking forward to moving forward together.
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Germany is so far among the most successful countries in stopping the spread of COVID-19 in this global pandemic.Thus, the IDU is pleased to welcome the German Minister of Health @jensspahn to the #IDUForum2020 discussing a vaccine and other newest developments.Welcome, Minister!
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“Great nations are built on our timeless principles of freedom. We must choose leadership and choose partnership as our response to tyranny.” Thank you to Vice President @Mike_Pence for your powerful message delivered at #iduforum2023 Washington D.C.
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The IDU is honoured to announce that the Hon. @JudithCollinsMP, Opposition Leader from New Zealand will speak at the #IDUForum2020 on the panel ‘Women, Families and the Covid Crisis: The impact of the pandemic’. It is great to having you back at the IDU Forum, Judith! 🇳🇿
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Day 2 of #IDUDC is underway with 'War in Europe', a conversation on how to restore the territorial integrity of #Ukraine. @JJansaSDS, @kvolker, and @Klitschko emphasize that the only way democracy and freedom are reinforced is by standing together against this tyranny.
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The IDU Forum 2020 is coming soon, and we are excited to announce that @erna_solberg, Prime Minister of Norway is confirmed to speak at our virtual Forum. We are looking forward to an outstanding program at #iduforum2020!
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The International Democracy Union condemns in the strongest terms the violent aggression against María Corina Machado by the Maduro regime. Apprehended during a peaceful protest in #Caracas, where she bravely stood in solidarity with the #Venezuelan people advocating for #freedom
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Together with @IRIglobal, the IDU invites you to discuss the challenges for countries neighbouring #Russia and possibilities to strengthen the resilience of these countries, who are standing up for freedom and democracy. Join us at this virtual IDU Forum on July 15!
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The IDU wishes our Montenegrin member party @PzPonline with leader @NebojsaMedojevi and the coalition ‚For the future of #Montenegro‘ much success in today‘s election. It is time for a change in the only post-communist country which never changed its government. 🗳🇲🇪
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Congratulations to @vonderleyen as new elected & first female President of the @EU_Commission. The International Democrat Union wishes you good luck & a successful tenure to shape the political profile & strengthen the democratic structures of the EU. @IDU_Secretariat @epp @cdu
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We wish IDU member @VMRO_DPMNE much success in next week’s parliamentary election. A fair campaign and free #elections are the foundation of freedom, democracy and prosperity for all! 🗳
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The IDU condemns the attack on @MohamedNasheed, Speaker of the Parliament and former President of the #Maldives. President Nasheed was injured in an explosion during a targeted terrorist attack on the evening of May 5, 2021.
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We are pleased to confirm Minister of State for Family and Youth Affairs, Hon. @KatalinNovakMP from Hungary as a featured speaker during the #IDUForum2019!
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As the #Maduro regime continues to prohibit the presidential candidacy of @MariaCorinaYA in #Venezuela, in clear defiance of the October 2023 Barbados Agreement, the IDU condems its efforts to stifle #democracy and calls on it to allow Venezuelans to choose who their next
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IDU member @ISTIQLAL_DRI Morocco shares an interesting and informative perspective on how to best mitigate the crisis and tackle challenges in health care, the economy and society at large during this #pandemic. Check out their video here:
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We are excited to soon be welcoming our delegates, partners and supporters to the IDU Executive Meeting 2018 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, USA. #IDUExec2018
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The IDU had the honor to welcome Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya at the #IDUForum. In her speech, she asked the international community to take further actions in order to end the repressive Lukashenko regime in the heart of Europe. We need to protect Belarusians and Europeans!
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Former Primeminister of the Maldives 🇲🇻 @MohamedNasheed explaining the oppression by the Gov to the #IDU Freedom Forum #idufreedom
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The IDU family is honoured to welcome the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration from the Republic of #Ghana, Hon. Shirley @AyorkorBotchwey to this year’s IDU Forum! 🇬🇭 #IDUDC
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Congratulations @sukyeol__yoon for winning the Presidential election in #SouthKorea. We are pleased to continue the good work with you and our IDU member, the People‘s Power Party of South Korea. 🇰🇷
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Congratulations to IDU member party @kokoomus‘ candidate @alexstubb winning the Presidential elections in #Finland! As @NATO ’s latest member and a leading supporter of #Ukraine, President Stubb’s Finland will continue standing at the forefront of the democratic world.
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„Military amateurs talk operations. Professionals discuss logistics.“ -it was an honour to listening to former @IDF spokesperson and @FDD Senior Fellow @jconricus today explaining strategies and logistics of the ongoing war eliminating terror organization Hamas. Thank you
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The IDU stands with the Lebanese people in the wake of yesterday’s horrific explosion. We were shocked to learn that Nizar Najarian, the Secretary General of our member party @KataebIB was tragically lost; our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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The IDU is alarmed by the attack on the US Capitol Building. We condemn the violence that took place in the strongest possible terms. Those who attacked the Capitol are neither conservatives nor patriots.
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Coming soon: the 2019 IDU Forum in Washington, DC! Connect with global policy makers and thought leaders from around the world. More information on #IDUForum2019
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