Grateful to Commissioner Marta Kos for the opportunity to present @eedemocracy.bsky.social unique work to support democracy in the EU Neighbourhood and to advocate on behalf of the community of practice to allocate sufficient funding to democracy support projects in the next EU budget (MFF 2028-34)

In The Economist, EED ExDir @pomianowski.bsky.social writes that the EU must champion democratic values worldwide and integrate them into its defence policy. Democracy support is indispensable for Europe's long-term stability, security & prosperity. shorturl.at/Qkif3

“Democracy fighters and autocrats are in the same race. The question is who can use technology better and faster. We need to ensure tech activism receives adequate support. If we leave it to market forces, the autocrats and oligarchs win,” say EED ExDir @pomianowski.bsky.social at #CDS25

At today's Transatlantic Democracy Support Dialogue EED ExDir @pomianowski.bsky.social and NED CEO Damon Wilson discussed democracy support challenges from US & EU perspective. Democracy support is efficient tool to protect freedom, security, & human rights.

I am deeply saddened to learn that photojournalist Fatma Hassouna from EED partner UntoldPalestine was killed in Gaza with her family. Fatma loved her work, of which she said, "The thought that my photos might outlive me is what brings me peace." Our condolences.

In the EED 2024 Annual Report, read how EED's partners engage in grassroots activism. Klara i Rosa uses art and culture to foster dialogue among the different communities living in Subotica, Serbia. Read our #FirstPersonStory about Klara i Rosa: democracyendowment.eu/annualreport...

EED’s 2024 Annual Report is out! EED Executive Director @pomianowski.bsky.social presented the report in AFET at the EP, noting that democracy and democracy support must remain at the core of the European policy agenda Read more: www.democracyendowment.eu/news/eed-202...

In the 2024 EED Annual Report, read how EED’s partners tell their communities’ stories Grunt Media was created after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, doing quality reporting and fighting disinformation. Read our #FirstPersonStory about Grunt: democracyendowment.eu/annualreport...

In the 2024 EED Annual report, read how EED’s partners work to bolster women’s political participation. Femeile Moldovei trains Moldova’s women to become leaders and allows them to network together. Read our #FirstPersonStory about Femeile Moldovei: democracyendowment.eu/annualreport...

"Europe is safer when our neighbours have accountable governments, rule of law, independent judiciary, democratic elections and freedom of press and expression." says EED Director @pomianowski.bsky.social at the EEAS's Countering Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference conference.

Today, EED Executive Director, @pomianowski.bsky.social, had his annual exchange with the members of the EU Political and Security Committee, where he argued for the importance of democracy support as a long-term investment in Europe's security and defence.

Today, EED Executive Director @pomianowski.bsky.social launched EED's Annual Report in the Committee on Foreign Affairs, urging that democracy and democracy support globally remain at the heart of the EU agenda in the next MFF. This is vital for Europe's long-term security and economic prosperity.

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/annualreport...

⌛ We close the event with the shifting role of democracy and human rights in EU foreign policy. “Democracy support is a long-term investment. That is something difficult to translate into immediate results. Whatever we do outside of the EU, we do it also for ourselves”. @pomianowski.bsky.social

Yesterday at the 4th European Democracy Support Annual Review EED ExDir @pomianowski.bsky.social noted that at this time of crisis, we need to preserve trust and express solidarity to our partners within the European Neighbourhood. Democracy support and European security are interconnected.

📢 EED is looking for a Deputy Grants Manager to support the administrative and financial management of its grants in Eastern Europe. The candidate should be experienced in financial management, civil society-related projects, and know English and Russian. 📆 Apply by March 9, 2025 lnkd.in/dj-T9Xrw

More Liudei was created in 2024 to uplift and empower the citizens of Odesa by sharing positive and inspiring stories. Their work showcases the city's Ukrainian identity and encourages civic engagement. Read our #FirstPersonStory about their work: bit.ly/40ztTLP

▪️ Ambassador Olof Skoog, EU Special Representative for Human Rights ▪️ Jerzy Pomianowski, Executive Director of the @eedemocracy.bsky.social ▪️ Moderator: @elenepanchulidze.bsky.social, Research Coordinator, @epd.eu See the full programme here 🔗 europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/european-dem...

📢 EED is looking for a IT Expert/ Senior Expert to to manage and enhance its IT infrastructure. They will play a critical role in ensuring the security, efficiency, and reliability of EED’s IT systems and services. 📆 Apply by February 9, 2025 apply.workable.com/eed/j/139631...

📢 Call for Tender: EED is seeking expressions of interest for an external evaluation of its activities, as required by EED's Statutes at least every five years. 📆Apply by February 14, 2025 democracyendowment.eu/news/invitat...

📢 EED is looking for a Knowledge and Communications Expert to gather, curate, organise and disseminate knowledge to support EED’s work. 📆 Apply by January 15, 2025 lnkd.in/dcS6nyeG

Glasen Tekstilec is an organisation standing up for workers' rights in Stip, North Macedonia. They help educate workers in the city's factories, advocate for better labour regulations, and represent them in court. Read more about their work: bit.ly/4gY7Bug

Boon TV gives people a voice and a space to speak about new narratives and freedoms. It focuses on culture, education and rational political dialogue, and is one of the largest channels in Armenia today. Read our #FirstPersonStory about them: www.democracyendowment.eu/stories/boon...

📢 EED is looking for a Grants Assistant Coordinator for support in the administrative and financial management of its grants in Eastern Europe and other countries of EED operations. 📅 Apply by March 2, 2025 apply.workable.com/eed/j/3D15FB...

Andrii Dligach, member of the Lugano Manifesto group: "For a human-centred recovery, it is essential to enable collaboration between responsible businesses and citizens, ensuring security alongside the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms."

Valerii Pekar, co-founder of “The New Country” Civic Platform, discussed the importance of strengthening public dialogue & enhance cooperation to defend democracy: "Building resilience requires decentralisation, horizontal connections, and effective networking."

For Sofiia Skyba from Pershyi Kryvorizkyi, journalism has always been central to her life. Telling people's stories and aspirations is what she does, and she says there is a word that overwhelmingly describes the feelings of the citizens of Kryvyi Rih: freedom. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UmD...

On 21/11, Ukraine’s Day of Dignity and Freedom, EED and the Agency for Recovery and Development brought together 35+ Ukrainian CSOs in Kyiv to discuss how to preserve Ukraine’s democracy during war. #UkraineRecovery #CivilSociety #LuganoDeclaration

Congratulations to Andrea Despot and Christian Holm, elected as civil society representatives at today's EED Board of Governors meeting, joining the Executive Committee, with Veronika Mítková of Czechia. We look forward to supporting to supporting democracy together.

Today, EED Executive Director Jerzy Pomianowski with EESC President Oliver Ropke, in a panel discussion held as part of #BelarusDays, stressed the importance of supporting Belarus independent media in countering disinformation & supporting Belarusian identity as a European and democratic society.

📣 EED is looking for a Knowledge and Communications Specialist to gather, curate, organise and disseminate knowledge to support EED’s work. 📅Apply by January 15, 2025 apply.workable.com/eed/j/20E07C...

Lyuk Media's Kateryna Pereverzeva says how democracy is a process constantly in progress and shares how their media organisation contributes to it by fostering plural debate and independent thought in Kharkiv. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yRd...

EED is delighted to welcome Iceland to the EED Board of Governors and looks forward collaborating in our work supporting democracy within the European Neighbourhood region and beyond. bit.ly/49NcBPw

📢 EED is looking for a trainee for its Ukraine Programme Support to assist with reviewing proposals, monitoring projects, collecting information about EED partners’ work and assisting with events and advocacy meetings. 📆 Apply by January 12, 2025 apply.workable.com/eed/j/FA1CA6...