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04. June 2015

For Moscow, Russia’s ‘Most Dangerous Opponent’ in Europe is Poland and ‘Most Harmful’ is Estonia, Illarionov Says

Moscow’s “black list” of European political figures who now will be denied entrance to the Russian Federation suggests that in the view of the Kremlin, Poland is Russia’s “most dangerous opponent” in Europe and that Estonia is “the most harmful,” according to Andrey Illarionov.

01. December 2014

EU-Russia Civil Society Forum GA in Tallinn: Commitment to Democratic Values and Procedures

On 29 November 2014, the 5th General Assembly (GA) of the EU-Russia Civil Society Forum (CSF) ended its work in Tallinn, Estonia. It gathered over 150 representatives of member organisations, observers, donors, and the media.

09. October 2014

Estonia became the first ex-Soviet country to legalize same-sex partnerships

Estonia made history today when the country’s parliament passed the gender-neutral Civil Partnership Act on a close vote of 40 to 38. The new law acknowledges civil unions for all couples, regardless of the gender of the partners, and grants same-sex couples rights and responsibilities similar to a marriage between a heterosexual couple.

18. September 2014

Expression of solidarity with the Hungarian civil society

In light of recent events in Budapest happening to civil society organisations the Open Estonia Foundation decided not to not remain silent about it and joined the activity of representatives of European CSOs to support Hungarian organisations in their struggle for democracy.

07. August 2014

Why the Baltics Won't Become Another Ukraine

Ivan Lavrentjev, an Estonian member of the FutureLab Europe network of young activists, explores the likelihood of "Ukraine" happening in the Baltic countries.

29. July 2014

UPDATED: Russian Voices in Käsmu, August 22: Power and Freedom in Today’s Russia

The Open Estonia Foundation is launching the new season if its “Russian Voices” discussion series in an unusual time and place: on August 22, the talented writer Lev Rubinstein, music critic Artemy Troitsky and environmental activist Evgeniya Chirikova meet in the scenic coastal village of Käsmu for a public discussion of the current political and social processes in Russia, including the situation of freedom of speech and mind.

19. June 2014

Ukrainian analyst: The EU cares less about values than the USA

EU's approach to human rights, liberty and democracy is pragmatical and even cynical, Ukrainian analyst and journalist Mykola Riabchuk told EurActiv Slovakia.

11. June 2014

Statement of the Steering Committee of the EU-Russia Civil Society Forum

Amendments to the Russian Law on “Foreign Agents” Signify a New Level of Threat to Civil Society in Russia.

09. May 2014

Open Estonia Foundation's Statement on Europe Day

The Open Estonia Foundation urges all Europeans to think today, on the Europe Day, of the fate of Ukraine and to support the will of Ukrainians to be part of a united Europe.

23. April 2014

Public Lecture on Situation in Ukraine on April 23

The renowned Ukrainian analyst and opinion leader Mykola Riabchuk will give a public talk at the Museum of Occupations in Tallinn on Wednesday, April 23 at 16:00. The lecture will be held in English.

18. March 2014

Estonian NGOs support free Ukraine

In the support concert held on March 16, Mall Hellam, Executive Director of the Open Estonia Foundation held a speech on Tallinn Freedom Square, demanding freedom and democracy for Ukraine, commemorating the brave Ukranians who lost their lives on Maidan and demonstrating the ongoing support of Estonian NGOs.

13. March 2014

Estonian and Ukrainian Musicians To Perform at Support Concert “For Ukraine”

This Sunday, 16 March at 12, a support concert entitled “For Ukraine” will be held at Freedom Square (Vabaduse Väljak) in Tallinn. With this event, Estonian and Ukrainian musicians, students, and non-governmental organisations will express their support to a free and dignified Ukrainian nation.

06. March 2014

What is Breaking Europe Apart? Join the Debate!

What are the forces trying to break Europe apart? What have civil society organizations done to address these threats? Follow the debate online on March 11 on the JoiEU blog.

04. March 2014

Soros on Ukraine

"Sustaining Ukraine's breakthrough: EU expertise and markets are essential. The EBRD should get involved like it did in central Europe, while endemic corruption and weak rule of law must be addressed," George Soros says.

24. January 2014

European Civil Society Organizations Concerned about Situation in Ukraine

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted a joint resolution at its plenary session on January 21, expressing its concern at the Ukrainian parliament’s recent “anti-demonstration” laws and reasserting support to Ukrainian civil society.

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