Events / Program: Karel Schwarzenberg Fellowship

	Title	Date	Type	Speakers
	Democracies Under Stress: What to Do?	Thu, 19.02.2026	Panels and Discussions	Misha Glenny Věra JourováAnna Durnová, Jiří Šitler	Democracies Under Stress: What to Do? Thu, 19.02.2026 Speakers: Misha Glenny Věra JourováAnna Durnová, Jiří Šitler Series: Panels and Discussions Democracies worldwide are under stress: populist leaders are questioning and even denying the principles of the rule of law and shared governance; visions of equality are being silenced amid the fuss of cultural wars; and the search for evidence-based truth has been weakened. It is up to our societies to switch on their self-protective instincts and activate civic engagement. But who could be the main drivers of these changes, and what paths would they need to follow? Read more
Democracies Under Stress: What to Do? Thu, 19.02.2026 Speakers: Misha Glenny Věra JourováAnna Durnová, Jiří Šitler Series: Panels and Discussions Democracies worldwide are under stress: populist leaders are questioning and even denying the principles of the rule of law and shared governance; visions of equality are being silenced amid the fuss of cultural wars; and the search for evidence-based truth has been weakened. It is up to our societies to switch on their self-protective instincts and activate civic engagement. But who could be the main drivers of these changes, and what paths would they need to follow? Read more
	How Can Democracy (As We Know It) Survive Digital Platforms and AI?	Thu, 12.02.2026 - Thu, 12.02.2026	Lecture	Ludger Hagedorn Věra JourováMichael Wiesmüller	How Can Democracy (As We Know It) Survive Digital Platforms and AI? Thu, 12.02.2026 - Thu, 12.02.2026 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Věra JourováMichael Wiesmüller Series: Lecture This talk by former EU Commissioner Věra Jourová explored how technological platforms, algorithms, and artificial intelligence shape individuals, society, public discourse, and democratic processes. She also addressed how civic engagement can contribute to upholding democratic principles. Read more
How Can Democracy (As We Know It) Survive Digital Platforms and AI? Thu, 12.02.2026 - Thu, 12.02.2026 Speakers: Ludger Hagedorn Věra JourováMichael Wiesmüller Series: Lecture This talk by former EU Commissioner Věra Jourová explored how technological platforms, algorithms, and artificial intelligence shape individuals, society, public discourse, and democratic processes. She also addressed how civic engagement can contribute to upholding democratic principles. Read more