Published March 25, 2026 | Version v1

Stocktaking of EU democracy support towards the eastern neighbourhood

  • 1. University of Surrey
  • 2. Yerevan State University, Centre for European Studies
  • 3. National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, International Scientific-Educational Center
  • 4. Research Centre for East European Studies at the University of Bremen

Description

This working paper provides an overview and critical analysis of European Union (EU) democracy support actions towards the eastern neighbourhood. It puts a particular emphasis on the period since the commencement of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) in 2009 up until the beginning of the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. In doing so, the paper provides a comprehensive mapping as well as critical analysis of EU’s democracy support activities in the eastern neighbourhood over time. It takes stock of the challenges and opportunities, seeing the factors contributing to success or failures and reflecting on the recommendations that can be made to address the inefficiencies of the past with a view to tackling the challenges of the future.

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European Commission
REDEMOS - REconfiguring EU DEMOcracy Support ? Towards a sustained demos in the EU's Eastern Neighbourhood 101061738