Recent years have seen an overall trend of democratic decline, despite sporadic strides towards democratic consolidation in some countries of the Western Balkans and Turkey region. Challenges faced include a weakened rule of law, political polarisation, diminishing civic space, rising disinformation, high media illiteracy and a lack of democratic accountability of public institutions, and a lack of funding for media organisations, in particular.
The civil society landscape in the Western Balkans is active and it plays a crucial role in promoting democratic values and addressing social issues. There are many independent media in the region.
EED provides support to a variety of community-based organisations, including both registered and non-registered organisations, helping to strengthen civic participation and to promote democratic values in the region.
EED supports many independent media outlets, who play a vital role in fostering democratic debate and access to information, helping them to continue operating despite challenging economic conditions.
Nerimane Ferizi and Fourth Wave
Nerimane Ferizi and Fourth Wave
Kosovo*05 December 2024
First Person StoryErald Kapri and Ditari Media
Erald Kapri and Ditari Media
Albania14 November 2024
First Person StoryKlara i Rosa
Klara i Rosa
Serbia07 November 2024
First Person StoryNe Haber Agency
Ne Haber Agency
Turkey17 October 2024
First Person StoryIvana Čogurić and Ecopatriotizam
Ivana Čogurić and Ecopatriotizam
Montenegro05 September 2024
First Person StoryGündem Fethiye
Burak Necip Başar and Gündem Fethiye
Turkey26 June 2024
First Person StoryMine Yildirim and the Freedom of Belief Initiative
Mine Yildirim and the Freedom of Belief Initiative
Turkey20 June 2024
First Person StoryDylberizm
Dylberizm
Kosovo*06 June 2024