Na dzisiejszym popołudniowym kolegium @gazeta_wyborcza pojawił się dawno niewidziany dziennikarz. Musielibyście widzieć to zaskoczenie... I tą radość...

Speaking at the 2026 @eudiplomacy.bsky.social #FIMI conference, EED Executive Director @pomianowski.bsky.social said that the front line against disinformation is in Europe's neighbourhood. EU Neighbourhood frontline civil society aren't just defending their democracies. They're defending ours.

On 17 March, EED Executive Director, Jerzy Pomianowski, launched EED Annual Report in @afet.europarl.europa.eu ➡️ In 2025 EED was the first to provide emergency funds after US funding freeze ➡️ Its work was recognised in the #DemocracyShield Communication Details: democracyendowment.eu/annualreport...

At #Forum2000 @pomianowski.bsky.social stated that democracy support today is both a moral necessity and a strategic necessity for Europe's long-term stability as we face interconnected crises of trust, values and capacity.

Inspired and honoured by meeting Syrian activists and civil society actors in Damascus. Their voices, ideas and collective energy bring hope for Syria's democratic future. Important field mission by EED team, @pomianowski.bsky.social , @lisbethpilegaard.bsky.social

If we look into the propaganda machinery of authoritarian regimes, they say democracy is messy, slow and inefficient. They are right. But there is nothing better than democracy to protect people, says @pomianowski.bsky.social

EED ExDir @pomianowski.bsky.social was honoured to meet HR Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić Radman in Zagreb, where we signed a contribution agreement for Croatia’s support to EED. This partnership reflects Croatia's commitment to supporting and strengthening democracy in Ukraine and beyond.

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...

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The need for democracy support  <br /> This week, EED’s Executive Director Jerzy Pomianowski launched EED's 2024 Annual Report in an exchange with the Committee on Foreign Affairs in…

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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...