Category: EUROPE

The Ominous 18-Second Incursion, and the Long Shadow of Russia’s Hybrid War Against Europe
The skies above Lithuania: a short incursion, but telling — how Russia’s hybrid war against Europe evolves, and how Europe responds.

by Xhabir Deralla | Oct 24, 2025 | ANALYSIS, EUROPE, HYBRID THREATS | 0

By Jabir Deralla In cooperation with CIVIL Hybrid Threats Monitoring Team I was standing in the...

British Leaders Back European Efforts to Defend Democracy and Human Rights

by Xhabir Deralla | Oct 22, 2025 | EUROPE, DEMOCRACY, NEWSROOM | 0

London, October 22, 2025 – The Defending Democracy Global Initiative (DDGI) continues to expand...

The Present and the Future of Ukraine: Rome Hosts High-Level Debate on Support and Reconstruction
Press Release

by Xhabir Deralla | Sep 27, 2025 | PRESS RELEASE, DEMOCRACY, EUROPE, NEWSROOM, WAR IN UKRAINE | 0

Rome, September 2025 – On Friday, October 3, 2025 (10:30–12:00 CET), the Centro Studi...

At the crossroads: Defending media freedom starts in Eastern Europe

by Xhabir Deralla | Sep 4, 2025 | CIVIL SOCIETY, DEMOCRACY, EUROPE, MEDIA, NEWSROOM | 0

September 3, 2025 – Karpacz, Poland FREEDOM OF THE PRESS is under siege: With the growing...

Alaska Summit Fallout: Europe Rejects Illusions, Stands Firm with Ukraine

by Xhabir Deralla | Aug 17, 2025 | EUROPE, NEWSROOM, WAR IN UKRAINE, WORLD | 0

European reactions to the 2025 Trump-Putin summit in Alaska were marked by deep skepticism,...

Reclaim Power, Demand Accountability, Embrace Dialogue

by Xhabir Deralla | Jul 30, 2025 | DEMOCRACY, EUROPE, NEWSROOM, POLITICS | 0

SKOPJE-FLORENCE, July 30, 2025 — Eyes on Democracy, produced under the Defending Democracy Global...

How the Balkans became a training ground for Russian-backed militants

by Xhabir Deralla | Jul 22, 2025 | EUROPE, HYBRID THREATS, NEWSROOM, POLITICS | 0

By Anton Filippov | European Pravda On 28 September, parliamentary elections are set to be held in...

Uniting for Ukraine and Europe’s Future: From Words to Strategic Action

by Xhabir Deralla | May 9, 2025 | DEMOCRACY, EUROPE, NEWSROOM, PRESS RELEASE, SECURITY & DEFENSE, WAR IN UKRAINE | 0

PRESS RELEASE London, 13 May 2025, 2:00 PM (BST) / 3 :00 PM (CET) – The Westminster Alliance for...

New Publication “Defending Democracy and Human Rights” Launched: A Global Roadmap Against War, Nationalism, and Authoritarianism

by Xhabir Deralla | Apr 10, 2025 | DEMOCRACY, EUROPE, NEWSROOM, STATEMENTS, WORLD | 0

The landmark publication Defending Democracy and Human Rights – Report and Policy Recommendations...

European Civic Forum’s urgent action: European civil society stands in solidarity with the people of Serbia

by Xhabir Deralla | Mar 6, 2025 | CIVIL SOCIETY, EUROPE, NEWSROOM, REGION | 0

The European Civic Forum (ECF) has reached out to civil society organisations across Europe to...

Time is ticking, we all need a determined Europe

by Xhabir Deralla | Mar 1, 2025 | ANALYSIS, EUROPEAN UNION, OPINION, POLITICS | 0

By Marjan Zabrchanec This region is currently enveloped in enormous uncertainty, presenting both...

Germany’s Elections: The Last Wake-Up Call for Europe?

by Xhabir Deralla | Feb 23, 2025 | ELECTIONS, EUROPE, OPINION | 0

By Florian Dunkel From an outsider’s perspective, the results of Germany’s federal elections may...