"Fighting corruption, defending media freedom and human rights" are among the priorities indicated by Joe Biden at the summit for democracy where he invited over 100 countries .. "We must act against authoritarianisms and for the protection of human rights. fermi is not an option ", underlined the US president.
"Democracies are experiencing a decline in the last decade, including the US. The challenge of our time is to preserve democracy", which "does not happen by chance" and "it is not a declaration but an act", the US president specified. . Joe Biden announced the creation of a 'Presidential Initiative for the Revival of Democracy' at the first (virtual) summit dedicated to this issue.
The plan plans to make available up to $ 424.4 million globally
to work on five areas crucial for transparency and accountability of those who govern: supporting free and independent media, fighting corruption, supporting democratic reformers, develop technology for democracy,defend fair and free elections and political processes.
The intervention of the Prime Minister, Mario Draghi in videoconference with Washington is also foreseen.