(Social) media and new technologies have clearly played an essential role in mobilising citizens demanding change. How can this mobilisation lead to sustainable democratic processes? How can we make ensure that public and civil society demands are effectively realised through…
Since 6 September, up to 50,000 people have been rallying in front of the main government building in the centre of Chisinau, demanding significant political changes, including snap elections. The protesters also call for the resignation of the government and…
The summer has demonstrated continued civil society engagement, among others by EED partners. Nova Kraina (New Country) platform gathered over 600 activists to generate ideas on immediate reforms to improve Odessa's economy, infrastructure and quality of life, with the support…
Until this summer there was little public awareness of the president's move to reform the constitution - already launched in September 2013. In a 2014 poll by EED grantee Advanced Public Research Group, 53.2 % did not know about the…
The last few weeks have stifled the last glimmers of hopes for democracy in the country. Azerbaijani lawyers and journalist, Khadija Ismayilova and Leyla & Arif Yunus, were sentenced to 7-8.5 years.