📢 | The latest episode of our podcast, Democracy Support Dialogues, is out. Our host Fabian Schöppner provides an overview on the conditions of civil society in the 🇪🇺 neighbourhood and its relevance for EU democracy support policies. Listen here👉shapedem-eu.eu/outreach

Seriously concerned over today’s vote in the Rada. The dismantling of key safeguards protecting NABU’s independence is a serious step back. Independent bodies like NABU & SAPO, are essential for 🇺🇦’s EU path. Rule of Law remains in the very center of EU accession negotiations.

Frank discussion with Yulia Svyrydenko and Taras Kachka. Expressed serious concerns over the latest Rule of Law developments, especially changes adopted to the law on NABU & SAPO. We'll continue working with Ukraine on the necessary rule of law reforms & progress on its EU path.

The 🇷🇺🇺🇦 war has caused colossal environmental damage to Ukraine: ▪️ 5,000+ documented eco crimes ▪️ $60B+ in estimated losses ▪️ Record-scale landmines ▪️ 30% of forests destroyed or damaged Demining could take 70+ years, even under optimistic forecasts 🧵

#Georgia: Statement by the Spokesperson The EU firmly rejects and condemns the disinformation and baseless accusations by the Georgian authorities regarding the EU’s role in Georgia. europa.eu/!vM3Rng

In June, the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum presented the Eastern Partnership Index 2025 🇪🇺 at the European Parliament. It tracks how closely the six #EaP countries align with EU norms, laws, and policies. 🧵 Highlights on Ukraine 👇

🇪🇺🤝🇲🇩 Closer to the EU – fairly and in a balanced way. The EU and Moldova agreed to update the terms of their Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area. The agreement will open new doors for Moldovan exporters, with EU farmers’ interests protected ↓

What is Ukraine’s gender equality legal framework and societal context? As SHAPEDEM-EU's Gender Equality Fellow from 🇺🇦, Liliia Antoniuk 🇺🇦 analyses the 🇪🇺's role in promoting and protecting gender equality in the country. Read the full report 👉shapedem-eu.eu/publications

The Rada corrected last week’s damaging vote undermining NABU’s & SAPO’s independence. Today’s law restores key safeguards, but challenges remain. The EU supports 🇺🇦 citizens' demands for reform. Upholding fundamental values & fighting corruption must remain the priority.

When the State turns on its own: #Georgia's civil society under siege In a recent piece published in EUobserver, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Advocacy and EaP Index Manager Yana Brovdiy dives into the worrying situation of civil society in #Georgia. Read the full oped here: euobserver.com/eu-and-the-wor…

Moldova is not alone — our friends stand with us, our voice is heard, our future is European.

The EU Delegation in Kyiv was damaged by today’s Russian strikes on civilian areas. I strongly condemn these brutal attacks, a clear sign that Russia rejects peace & chooses terror. Our full solidarity goes to EU staff, their families, & all Ukrainians enduring this aggression.

While the world seeks a path to peace, Russia responds with missiles. The overnight attack on Kyiv shows a deliberate choice to escalate and mock the peace efforts. Russia must stop the killing and negotiate.

Yesterday, Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Advocacy & #EaPIndex Manager Yana Brovdiy, presented the #EaPIndex 2025 to EESC External Relations An engaging discussion on key challenges in the region & opportunities to strengthen support to civil society in the EaP followed. Read the Index: bit.ly/3JGtAtP

Russia has caused devastating damages to Ukraine. It is unthinkable that Russia will ever see its frozen assets again, unless it fully compensate the damages caused to Ukraine. Today, we discussed this issue with EU Foreign affairs ministers My press remarks ↓

In Paris with the Coalition of the Willing. Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security and today we’re turning commitment into action. We are delivering a plan to guarantee a just and lasting peace.

🤝How to boost EU-civil society dialogue to support EU integration in 🇬🇪🇲🇩🇺🇦? 📌 Sept 11 | 3.00pm CET | Online 🗣️#ReThinkCEE fellow Christian Damian, Laura Bretea European Commission, Andrea Raimondi Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum, Clara Volinturu German Marshall Fund BlackSeaTrust Register👇 t.ly/tsBdJ

Last night, Russia launched one of the largest drone and missile strikes on Ukraine, targeting government buildings and civilian homes alike. Once again, the Kremlin is mocking diplomacy, trampling international law and killing indiscriminately. Europe stands, and will continue

Georgians want a European future. Yet disinformation & lies about Europe are promoted by those in power. Opposition are jailed. Media & civil society silenced. This must stop. We condemn all repression & urge Georgian authorities to engage in dialogue with their own citizens.

The new US sanctions are an important sign of strength. Together with our 19th package of sanctions, we are depriving Russia of the means to fund this war. My doorstep ahead of today’s #EUCO ↓