Three decades after it began, the democratic transformation of Central and Eastern Europe has ground to a halt. From within, the region is challenged by ruthless power politics, political polarization, weak institutions, beleaguered civil society and media, reform fatigue, and a return of traditional nationalism and phobias. Given these mounting challenges, the region and its Western partners urgently need fresh thinking and innovation in policy-making and civic engagement. For this reason, The German Marshall Fund of the United States launched a fellowship program that supports next-generation policy experts and civil society practitioners from Central and Eastern Europe. Read more here.
Source: GMF