European Endowment for Democracy

EED supports citizens striving for democracy in the Eastern Partnership, Middle East, North Africa, Western Balkans, Turkey and beyond. RT ≠ endorsement

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

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: https://t.co/M8kAE4GbfZ

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

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.

https://t.co/WaXaN9MDHw

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

Congratulations to EED partner @PeaceofArt_intl for receiving the International Bremen Peace Award 2026 from schwelle Foundation for "Pioneering Peace Work".

Read more about Peace of Art's work: https://t.co/6vJDaO2U3U

Read more about the winners:  https://t.co/t0qpdaSD55

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

This initiative was supported thanks to the contribution of the European Union to EED.

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

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: https://t.co/ZKUBHVOPXc

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

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.

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

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: https://t.co/QoQkLkaNrW

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

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.

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

Arevik Sahakyan turned a small outlet into one of Armenia’s most trusted independent news platforms and a watchdog of democracy, reaching tens of millions of viewers across digital platforms.

Read more: https://t.co/N5bEbHkzr3

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Yeni Sahne was opened in 2018 as a predominantly Kurdish-language theatre in the city of Batman. The theatre grew to be the central cultural hub of the city and a place that welcomed people from all backgrounds to take part in its activities.

Read more: https://t.co/oHmYnWbZYW

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

Thank you to @kajakallas for highlighting the work of the European Endowment for Democracy in her recent statement.

EED remains committed to supporting independent media as a cornerstone of democratic resilience.

[EU Council Press @EUCouncilPress]

Statement by the @KajaKallas on behalf of the EU on the World Press Freedom Day 2026

The 🇪🇺 reaffirms its resolute commitment to defending media independence and the safety of journalists as fundamental pillars of democracy

Read more👇
https://t.co/VVc4uyElMP

[EU Council Press @EUCouncilPress]

Statement by the @KajaKallas on behalf of the EU on the World Press Freedom Day 2026

The 🇪🇺 reaffirms its resolute commitment to defending media independence and the safety of journalists as fundamental pillars of democracy

Read more👇
https://t.co/VVc4uyElMP

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

This initiative was supported thanks to the contribution of the European Union to EED.

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

In 2019, three journalists established 18000 named after Cherkasy's postal code as independent and answerable only to its editorial team. Today the team has 14 people and its website attracts around 300,000 monthly visitors, roughly the city's population

https://t.co/NUFjP83jaF

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

In a country where the stories of ordinary people have so often been buried, @HevdestiSynergy is working every day to enable the survivors of human rights abuses to lead the fight for their own rights through a community-based approach.

Read more: https://t.co/dvv80v6n40

[Katarina Mathernova 🇪🇺 @kmathernova]

Great to speak w/ inspiring women leaders in Ukraine today on @EEDemocracy event.

Russia’s full-scale war has reshaped roles, now women driving change across communities. Yet their voice in decision-making processes must grow.

Proud to support their leadership & impact 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

In 2000, @RadioKIMinfo was born out of post-war necessity: to provide reliable, locally grounded information about Kosovo to a Serbian audience almost entirely dependent on Belgrade-based media. Today, its work is as vital as ever.

Read more: https://t.co/FUlRJaOmy0

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Zerkalo covers the everyday issues of people inside Belarus not reported in state-controlled media. Despite huge repression, over 55% of their 27 million views per month are from inside the country.

Read more: https://t.co/CUVyZriYs7

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The publishing house @avestayayin in Istanbul knows that a language is the air that a culture breathes. Literature is how a culture speaks to itself across space and time. For most of Turkey’s history, Kurds didn’t have this right.

Read more: https://t.co/2cDrE2uxrZ

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RT @Int_IDEA: A strong EU external policy requires strategic investment in democracy.

Today, together with @EEDemocracy, @ep_diplomacy, @o…

[European Endowment for Democracy @EEDemocracy]

Ahead of negotiations on the next MFF & the Global Europe funding instrument, EED calls on the @Europarl_EN to firmly anchor democracy in plans, ensuring it is grounded in strong objectives and general principles & sufficiently funded.

Full statement: https://t.co/C2hgXV4LXd