Jerzy Pomianowski
@pomianowski.bsky.social
Executive Director European Endowment for Democracy (EED)
www.democracyendowment.eu
Brussels, Warsaw, Europe
www.democracyendowment.eu
Brussels, Warsaw, Europe
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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.
October 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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.
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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
September 17, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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
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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
September 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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
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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.
October 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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)
June 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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)
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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
May 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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
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“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
May 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“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
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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.
May 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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.
April 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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.
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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...
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...
March 26, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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...
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...
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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...
Read more: www.democracyendowment.eu/news/eed-202...
The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) | EED 2024 Annual Report launched in European Parliament
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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March 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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...
Read more: www.democracyendowment.eu/news/eed-202...
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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...
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...
March 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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...
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...
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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...
Femeile Moldovei trains Moldova’s women to become leaders and allows them to network together.
Read our #FirstPersonStory about Femeile Moldovei: democracyendowment.eu/annualreport...
March 31, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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...
Femeile Moldovei trains Moldova’s women to become leaders and allows them to network together.
Read our #FirstPersonStory about Femeile Moldovei: democracyendowment.eu/annualreport...
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"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.
March 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
"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.
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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.
March 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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.
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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.
March 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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.
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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...
March 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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...
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⌛ 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
“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
February 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
⌛ 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
“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
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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.
February 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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.
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📢 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
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📆 Apply by March 9, 2025
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February 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
📢 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
📆 Apply by March 9, 2025
lnkd.in/dj-T9Xrw
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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
Read our #FirstPersonStory about their work: bit.ly/40ztTLP
January 30, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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
Read our #FirstPersonStory about their work: bit.ly/40ztTLP
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▪️ 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...
▪️ 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...
January 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
▪️ 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...
▪️ 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...
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📢 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...
📆 Apply by February 9, 2025
apply.workable.com/eed/j/139631...
January 31, 2025 at 8:44 AM
📢 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...
📆 Apply by February 9, 2025
apply.workable.com/eed/j/139631...
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📢 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...
📆Apply by February 14, 2025 democracyendowment.eu/news/invitat...
January 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
📢 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...
📆Apply by February 14, 2025 democracyendowment.eu/news/invitat...
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📢 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
📆 Apply by January 15, 2025
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January 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
📢 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
📆 Apply by January 15, 2025
lnkd.in/dcS6nyeG