http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels OSI-Brussels aims to ensure that the European Union puts human rights and good governance at the heart of its policies. http://blog.soros.org/2012/02/what-facebook-tells-us-about-far-right-populism-in-hungary/ The ease with which the Hungarian populist party Jobbik has exploited wider societal worries is an indictment of how polarized Hungarian society has become, but also suggests the potential for its supporters to be brought back into mainstream politics. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:19:45 EST http://blog.soros.org/2012/02/what-facebook-tells-us-about-far-right-populism-in-hungary/ http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/events/armenia-20120201 Experts from Yerevan and Brussels identify the challenges facing Armenia's poll, addressing issues such as party funding, electoral governance, and voter registration. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:43:24 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/events/armenia-20120201 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/articles_publications/publications/hungary-20120123 The protection of identity is a key driver of support for Jobbik, the most successful far-right party in Hungary, according to this report, which presents the results of a survey of over 2,000 of its Facebook fans. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:51:23 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/articles_publications/publications/hungary-20120123 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/articles_publications/publications/schengen-20110120 Europe's leaders are focused on the euro crisis, but they should beware of another potential calamity: the EU's Schengen area faces grave challenges, with major implications for free movement and political tensions over migration. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:39:27 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/articles_publications/publications/schengen-20110120 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/articles_publications/publications/schengen-20110120 Europe's leaders are focused on the euro crisis, but they should beware of another potential calamity: the EU's Schengen area faces grave challenges, with major implications for free movement and political tensions over migration. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:39:27 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/articles_publications/publications/schengen-20110120 http://blog.soros.org/2012/01/how-the-eu-can-foster-change-in-closed-societies/ The creation of a European Endowment for Democracy could provide vital support for activists trying to open up closed societies without the stifling restrictions normally connected to EU assistance. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:57:19 EST http://blog.soros.org/2012/01/how-the-eu-can-foster-change-in-closed-societies/ http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/articles_publications/publications/populism-20111221 This quantitative report by UK think tank Demos explores online support for populist parties and provides new insight into how politics and political engagement are changing as a result of social media. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:22:31 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/articles_publications/publications/populism-20111221 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/news/eu-foreign-policy-euro-crisis-20111216 EU foreign policy is threatened by preoccupation with the euro crisis. Now is not the time to neglect the potential solutions, partners and impact of the EU beyond its borders. The Open Society Institute-Brussels joins other foreign policy experts in calling EU leaders to understand and react to the external dimensions of the crisis. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:55:25 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/news/eu-foreign-policy-euro-crisis-20111216 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/articles_publications/articles/eu-africa-policy-after-lisbon-20111027 The scope of issues raised in this one-day conference illustrates the task ahead of the External Action Service and the need for cooperation with other international actors, within and between EU bodies, and between the EU and its member states. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:19:51 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/articles_publications/articles/eu-africa-policy-after-lisbon-20111027 http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/about OSI-Brussels provides evidence, argument, and recommendations to EU policy makers, drawn from the Open Society Foundations' work in nearly 70 countries. Wed, 31 May 2006 14:08:01 EST http://www.soros.org/initiatives/brussels/about