From Vision to Voice — One Year Review

Founded in February 2025, the EU Awareness Centre (EUAC) began as a small, volunteer-driven initiative guided by a simple belief: that informed analysis and honest debate are essential to strengthening democratic resilience and countering manipulation. From the outset, the Centre sought to contribute responsibly to discussions on European values, democratic governance, and the challenges facing Eastern Europe and EU-aspiring societies.

Within its first year, EUAC has developed from an idea into a functioning analytical and civic platform. While still modest in scale, the Centre has gradually established itself as a credible space for research, reflection, and dialogue. A key achievement of this first year has been the expansion of our research community. EUAC now brings together 13 professional practitioners and academics, including former diplomats and scholars with extensive experience in foreign service and academia, who have joined the Centre as research fellows. In parallel, we established a Board of International Advisors, composed of highly respected figures whose guidance strengthens our strategic direction and credibility.

Substantively, EUAC has developed a growing knowledge hub of articles, commentaries, and analyses on democratic governance, European integration and enlargement, regional security, and policy developments in the EU and its eastern neighbourhood, with a focus on strengthening democratic resilience, countering disinformation and propaganda, and supporting informed and critical public engagement. Throughout, we have aimed to bridge analytical rigour with accessibility, ensuring that complex issues are communicated clearly and responsibly to broader audiences.

Looking ahead, EUAC plans to expand its research and outreach and to launch a guest contributors’ portal, enabling external experts to share insights and analysis. Public engagement has been an important part of our activity. EUAC fellows participated in conferences, forums, seminars, and public debates across Europe and engaged in media discussions.

All activities during this first year were carried out entirely on a pro bono basis, driven by commitment and enthusiasm rather than institutional resources. To ensure sustainability and growth, and to launch dedicated projects, securing funding is our immediate priority.

Thank you for following our journey so far; with your support, the Centre aims to expand its impact and continue empowering citizens with knowledge and analysis.

David Dondua
Ambassador
Chairman of the Board