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.
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