On March 10, 2026, the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), in partnership with the New Europe Center, organized a closed roundtable discussion on the topic “Preserving democratic legitimacy without elections: authority, public trust, and institutional resilience”.
The participants were welcomed by Vasyl Sehin, Country Director, Westminster Foundation for Democracy, and Sergiy Solodkyy, Director of the New Europe Center.
The guest speakers of the event were:
- RT Hon Wendy Morton, Member of Parliament, House of Commons, Member, Board of Governors, Westminster Foundation for Democracy;
- Anthony Smith, Chief Executive,Westminster Foundation for Democracy.
In a trusting, off-the-record atmosphere, participants discussed a wide range of issues, including the current functioning of democratic institutions, public trust, and political pluralism. They outlined the legal, security, and institutional conditions necessary to enable future free and fair elections.
Photo report of the roundtable is here.
Photo credit by Alyona Rubel
Westminster Foundation for Democracy – the UK’s public body dedicated to strengthening democracy worldwide, has been active in Ukraine for more than a decade, supporting parliament, political actors, and civil society. Since 2023, WFD has focused particularly on democratic recovery, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s democratic institutions and ensure they respond effectively to the needs and expectations of citizens.
