European Endowment for Democracy

EED’s 2024 Annual Report is out today! Read about the work of EED's partners in civil society and independent media across the European Neighbourhood and beyond: democracyendowment.eu/annualreport20…

Andriy Dubchak from @frontliner_ua was filming at the Irpin bridge when civilians were killed by Russian shelling. His footage helped expose a war crime. That’s what Frontliner does, expose what goes unseen and demand accountability. democracyendowment.eu/stories/frontl…

With EED support, @realnagazeta has been able to reimagine its operations, running a video studio in Kyiv and helping launch Occupied.Media, a news outlet amplifying stories from across all Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine. democracyendowment.eu/stories/realna…

In an age of rising global insecurity and democratic backsliding, the future of democracy is on the line, and so is the future of Europe. That’s why the 2025 International Democracy Day Brussels Conference will focus on one of the most urgent questions of our time: how can…

EED says goodbye to our beloved friend and long-time partner, Zoran Sekulić. Through his life and professional work, Zoran embodied all the values that EED stands for. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues at @FoNetNews. democracyendowment.eu/news/passing-o…

Join the 5th Online Training for International Electoral Observers from Oct 13-17, 2025. Apply by Sept 10 to learn all about the phases of electoral observation missions. Apply at: gchumanrights.org/training-and-c…

In a town in Turkey, a wandering goat has become the face of something radical: journalism that’s local, ecological, and deeply rooted. This week, we share the story of Seferi Keçi, a living, breathing ecology of journalism, activism, and local solidarity. democracyendowment.eu/stories/seferi…

Welcome news: the European Commission’s #MFF proposal includes strong commitments to strengthening democratic resilience in partner countries—through Global Europe, tackling foreign information manipulation and defending media freedom. #DemocracySupport #EUValues

Commemorating of 30 years since the Srebrenica genocide, we honour the victims and their families. Only through truth and restoring dignity to the victims can we counter denial and glorification of war criminals, a precondition for lasting peace and a just future #Srebrenica30

Ukraine’s veterans are leading civic change - driving policy reform, gender advocacy, community rebuilding, and democratic recovery. Because service doesn’t end at the front line. bit.ly/4nIB7I4

President @vonderleyen, Commissioner @MartaKosEU & College members are on their way to Rome for the Ukraine Recovery Conference. The conference will serve as a platform to mobilise funding for 🇺🇦's recovery & long-term reconstruction amidst Russia's ongoing aggression. More ↓

Gender Zed is redefining what it means to exist, proudly out and loud, during war. For over 15 years, Gender Zed has supported LGBTQI+ Ukrainians. When war came, they adapted, hosting support circles, running survival logistics and producing media. democracyendowment.eu/stories/gender…

Andriy Dubchak and the @frontliner_ua team report war up close so the truth isn’t lost to distraction or disinformation. They document war crimes, reaching international audiences, and building one of the country’s most trusted frontline newsrooms. democracyendowment.eu/stories/frontl…

When interest in Luhansk was waning, Andrii Dikhtiarenko and his team at @realnagazeta kept going. They are now the last independent voice still reporting on life inside Luhansk. democracyendowment.eu/stories/realna…

People living in Luhansk don’t need breaking news but survival tools. @realnagazeta produces explainers on property rights under occupation, how to stay safe or what it means to refuse a Russian passport. This isn’t journalism for clicks, but for survival. democracyendowment.eu/stories/realna…

📢 Save the Date: #IDD2025 🗓️ 18–19 Sept | Brussels 🌍 Democracy and Inclusion in an Age of Insecurity Join democracy leaders from around the world for panel debates & global insights. Explore the agenda & register: savethedate.idd-brussels.eu #DemocracyAgenda #EUvalues

EED joins other likeminded organisations in urging the EU and NATO to place democracy at the heart of the security agenda. Democracy and security are mutually reinforcing. Investing in democracy is a long-term defence strategy. Read our joint news release: bit.ly/44rpBcB

.@nehnabiz's latest project is a digital book, written by young Antiochians, documenting their lived experiences of the 2023 earthquake. Nehna’s work ensures the community's history is told by its own members. nehna.substack.com/p/antakyanin-h… democracyendowment.eu/stories/nehna