John Morijn
Fellow in Law and Public Policy
Princeton
Biography
Organisation
Princeton University
Speaker session
Session 4 : Strengthening electoral resilience: international cooperation to address common threats
- Closed session
- Closed session
TOPIC: These exchanges will review the importance of international cooperation, focusing on cooperation within the European Cooperation Network on Elections, between EU networks and with international partners to address threats to elections. The session will discuss identification of common challenges and increased awareness of the importance of international cooperation in addressing electoral threats, successful models of cooperation in countering disinformation, foreign interference and cyber threats.
SPEAKERS:
- Srdjan Darmanovic, President of the Council of Democratic Elections (CDE) of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe
- Tanit Koch, Member of the Transatlantic Commission on Election Integrity (TCEI) Columnist and Investor of The New European
- Therese Pearce-Laanela, Head of Programme, Electoral Processes at the International IDEA
MODERATOR: Julien Mousnier, Director for Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, DG Justice and Consumers
Interventions by Members of the European Cooperation Network on Elections
Session 5 : Election observation for fair and transparent electoral processes
- Closed session
- Closed session
TOPIC: Election observation including by citizens plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity, transparency, and credibility of electoral processes. Election observation supports democratic principles and promote fair elections. The session will discuss emerging trends and challenges in election observation in the EU context, particularly in light of technological advancements and evolving political landscapes as well as innovative approaches and technologies for enhancing election observation practices.
SPEAKERS:
- Meaghan Fitzgerald, Head of Election Department, ODIHR
- Armin Rabitsch, Chairperson of Election-Watch.EU
- Ana Mihajlović, President of the European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations (ENEMO)
MODERATOR: Julien Mousnier, Director for Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, DG Justice and Consumers
Interventions by Members of the European Cooperation Network on Elections
Session 7 : Safeguarding the information environment around elections and countering disinformation
- Closed session
- Closed session
TOPIC: Online and offline manipulative interference in the democratic debate and electoral process can be relatively cheap to carry out. Everyone has a role to play in combatting disinformation and other interference which can manipulate the electoral process. This session will discuss challenges and best practices in this area.
SPEAKERS:
- Marisa Jimenez Martín, Public Policy Director and Deputy Head of EU Affairs at Meta
- Giovanni Zagni, Executive Board of European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO)
- Fatih Yilmaz, Director of Projects & Partnerships at Beyond the Horizon
MODERATOR: Julien Mousnier, Director for Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, DG Justice and Consumers
Interventions by Members of the European Cooperation Network on Elections
Julien Mousnier
Director for Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy
Biography
Organisation
European Commission - DG JUST
Speaker session
Session 4 : Strengthening electoral resilience: international cooperation to address common threats
- Closed session
- Closed session
TOPIC: These exchanges will review the importance of international cooperation, focusing on cooperation within the European Cooperation Network on Elections, between EU networks and with international partners to address threats to elections. The session will discuss identification of common challenges and increased awareness of the importance of international cooperation in addressing electoral threats, successful models of cooperation in countering disinformation, foreign interference and cyber threats.
SPEAKERS:
- Srdjan Darmanovic, President of the Council of Democratic Elections (CDE) of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe
- Tanit Koch, Member of the Transatlantic Commission on Election Integrity (TCEI) Columnist and Investor of The New European
- Therese Pearce-Laanela, Head of Programme, Electoral Processes at the International IDEA
MODERATOR: Julien Mousnier, Director for Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, DG Justice and Consumers
Interventions by Members of the European Cooperation Network on Elections
Session 5 : Election observation for fair and transparent electoral processes
- Closed session
- Closed session
TOPIC: Election observation including by citizens plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity, transparency, and credibility of electoral processes. Election observation supports democratic principles and promote fair elections. The session will discuss emerging trends and challenges in election observation in the EU context, particularly in light of technological advancements and evolving political landscapes as well as innovative approaches and technologies for enhancing election observation practices.
SPEAKERS:
- Meaghan Fitzgerald, Head of Election Department, ODIHR
- Armin Rabitsch, Chairperson of Election-Watch.EU
- Ana Mihajlović, President of the European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations (ENEMO)
MODERATOR: Julien Mousnier, Director for Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, DG Justice and Consumers
Interventions by Members of the European Cooperation Network on Elections
Session 7 : Safeguarding the information environment around elections and countering disinformation
- Closed session
- Closed session
TOPIC: Online and offline manipulative interference in the democratic debate and electoral process can be relatively cheap to carry out. Everyone has a role to play in combatting disinformation and other interference which can manipulate the electoral process. This session will discuss challenges and best practices in this area.
SPEAKERS:
- Marisa Jimenez Martín, Public Policy Director and Deputy Head of EU Affairs at Meta
- Giovanni Zagni, Executive Board of European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO)
- Fatih Yilmaz, Director of Projects & Partnerships at Beyond the Horizon
MODERATOR: Julien Mousnier, Director for Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, DG Justice and Consumers
Interventions by Members of the European Cooperation Network on Elections
Evangelos Ouzounis
Head of Policy Development and Implementation Unit
Biography
Dr. Evangelos OUZOUNIS is the head of ENISA's Policy Development and Implementation Unit. His unit advises the Commission and Member States in the implementation of the NIS Directive, as well as, other sectorial policy initiatives (e.g. DORA and Electricity Network CODE) and facilitates the development of sectorial pan European information exchanges (e.g. Energy ISAC).
Dr. Ouzounis leads the Telecom and 5G security area and significantly contributed to the development of the 5G Toolbox. His team is responsible for the area of Trust Services/eIDAs and digital wallets.
Finally, Dr Ouzounis' unit is responsible for data protection and privacy and now develops a Cyber Security Policy Observatory to provide evidence-based recommendations to policy makers. Prior to his position at ENISA, Dr. Ouzounis worked several years at the European Commission (DG Connect) and co-founded FhG - FOKUS' Electronic Commerce Centre of Competence (ECCO) in Berlin, Germany.
Dr. Ouzounis holds a Ph.D from the Technical University of Berlin and a Master in Computer Science and Engineering from the Technical University of Patras, Greece.
Organisation
ENISA
Speaker session
Session 4 : Strengthening electoral resilience: international cooperation to address common threats
- Closed session
- Closed session
TOPIC: These exchanges will review the importance of international cooperation, focusing on cooperation within the European Cooperation Network on Elections, between EU networks and with international partners to address threats to elections. The session will discuss identification of common challenges and increased awareness of the importance of international cooperation in addressing electoral threats, successful models of cooperation in countering disinformation, foreign interference and cyber threats.
SPEAKERS:
- Srdjan Darmanovic, President of the Council of Democratic Elections (CDE) of the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe
- Tanit Koch, Member of the Transatlantic Commission on Election Integrity (TCEI) Columnist and Investor of The New European
- Therese Pearce-Laanela, Head of Programme, Electoral Processes at the International IDEA
MODERATOR: Julien Mousnier, Director for Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, DG Justice and Consumers
Interventions by Members of the European Cooperation Network on Elections
Session 5 : Election observation for fair and transparent electoral processes
- Closed session
- Closed session
TOPIC: Election observation including by citizens plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity, transparency, and credibility of electoral processes. Election observation supports democratic principles and promote fair elections. The session will discuss emerging trends and challenges in election observation in the EU context, particularly in light of technological advancements and evolving political landscapes as well as innovative approaches and technologies for enhancing election observation practices.
SPEAKERS:
- Meaghan Fitzgerald, Head of Election Department, ODIHR
- Armin Rabitsch, Chairperson of Election-Watch.EU
- Ana Mihajlović, President of the European Network of Election Monitoring Organizations (ENEMO)
MODERATOR: Julien Mousnier, Director for Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, DG Justice and Consumers
Interventions by Members of the European Cooperation Network on Elections
Session 7 : Safeguarding the information environment around elections and countering disinformation
- Closed session
- Closed session
TOPIC: Online and offline manipulative interference in the democratic debate and electoral process can be relatively cheap to carry out. Everyone has a role to play in combatting disinformation and other interference which can manipulate the electoral process. This session will discuss challenges and best practices in this area.
SPEAKERS:
- Marisa Jimenez Martín, Public Policy Director and Deputy Head of EU Affairs at Meta
- Giovanni Zagni, Executive Board of European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO)
- Fatih Yilmaz, Director of Projects & Partnerships at Beyond the Horizon
MODERATOR: Julien Mousnier, Director for Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy, DG Justice and Consumers
Interventions by Members of the European Cooperation Network on Elections