Europe

Our Common Interest: Global Gateway Needs a Democracy Boost
The mission letter of Commissioner-designate Jozef Síkela (International Partnerships) emphasizes infrastructure investment, trade, and macro-economic support, including through Global Gateway. This flagship initiative aims to compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Ahead of the Commissioner-designate hearings this week, however,…
Ireland 2023-2025 Action Plan Review – For Public Comment
In 2024, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Action Plan Review for Ireland's fourth action plan. The report provides a technical review of the action plan’s characteristics and the strengths and challenges the IRM identifies to inform a stronger…
North Macedonia Results Report 2021-2023 – For Public Comment
In 2024, the Independent Reporting Mechanism (IRM) published the Results Report for North Macedonia's 2021-2023 action plan. The report reviews the level of completion and early open government results for commitments in the action plan. The report is available in…

Faces of Open Government: Madrid
Since joining OGP Local in 2016, Madrid has worked to enhance open government with civil society. We spoke with city leaders about their journey and what’s next in their fourth OGP action plan.

Georgia Temporarily Suspended from the Open Government Partnership
The Open Government Partnership (OGP) Steering Committee has officially suspended the Government of Georgia from the Partnership following...