EU and International IDEA sign new Financial Framework Partnership agreement

The new agreement builds on a long and successful partnership between the EU and International IDEA. As an EU pillar-assessed organisation, International IDEA has over the years implemented dozens of EU-funded projects worldwide. Drawing on its global presence and technical expertise, International IDEA has supported democratic reforms, electoral processes and institution-building efforts across diverse regions, making it a key partner in advancing the EU’s commitment to democracy and democratic governance.

The FFPA is part of the EU’s Thematic Financial Framework Partnership for the Support to Electoral and Political Processes (FFPA SEPP). Through this instrument, the EU and International IDEA will continue to work together to strengthen transparent, credible and inclusive electoral and political processes. The FFPA is also designed to respond to a rapidly evolving democratic landscape and the increasingly complex challenges that democracies face across the world.  

The cooperation will cover a broad range of thematic areas, including electoral governance and institutions, civic participation, political parties and parliaments, election observation and accountability mechanisms, information integrity and media, and support for democratic transitions.  

Welcoming the agreement, both organisations emphasised the importance of strong partnerships in addressing contemporary challenges to democracy and ensuring that citizens can participate meaningfully in political life. The new framework is expected to facilitate rapid and effective delivery of support, while reinforcing cooperation in advancing democratic values globally.

"The European Union is one of the leading champions of democracy in the world, and an invaluable global partner for International IDEA,” said Secretary-General Kevin Casas-Zamora. “This agreement reinforces our cooperation and sets the stage for even greater action in support of democracy, at a time when such support is most needed."