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Today, EED Executive Director, Jerzy Pomianowski, launched EED Annual Report in the @EP_ForeignAff
➡️ In 2025 EED was the first to provide emergency funds after US funding freeze
➡️ Its work was recognised in the #DemocracyShield Communication
Read more: democracyendowment.eu/annual…
Near the Vjosa River delta, one of Europe’s last wild rivers, and the protected Narta Lagoon, a controversial development project in the coastal village of Zvërnec drew the attention in Albania and around the world.
Read the full special update: democracyendowment.eu/countr…
Today Montenegro is one of the more inclusive countries in the Western Balkans.
Staša Baštrica, Executive Director of Queer Montenegro, explains the history and challenges of the fight for queer rights, as experienced during her 16 years of activism.
democracyendowment.eu/storie…
Founded in 2024, under the pressure of war and facing challenges from local authorities, Dnipro Media is redrawing the boundaries of what's possible in a city where independent journalism was almost non-existent.
Read more: democracyendowment.eu/storie…
EED Executive Director @j_pomianowski met with Wojciech Zajączkowski, @PolandMFA Undersecretary of State.
EU Neighbourhood policy requires a clear pro-democracy vector with strong CSOs & media. EED will keep working with partners in Poland & on the ground to advance this vision.
Mordem was founded on the philosophy that cultural expression is a human right, and that art should be accessible to everyone regardless of background, income level or location. This is how democracy comes to life through the language of art.
Read more: democracyendowment.eu/storie…
EED and @NEDemocracy hosted the Transatlantic Democracy Support Dialogue (TDSD), bringing together pro-democracy actors across Europe & the Atlantic.
At a time of growing geopolitical complexity, stronger cooperation is essential to advancing & protecting democratic values.