Organiser: Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum

Format: in-person

The Eastern Partnership (EaP) Index is the civil society-led monitoring tool, developed by the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum and grounded in input from experts in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine. It offers a unique, data-driven perspective on the progress and challenges facing these six countries on their path toward sustainable democratic development and the EU.

The EaP Index uses a comprehensive methodology covering 14 policy areas, tracks progress on Sustainable Development Goals and includes an analysis of gender-related issues in the region.

The 2025 edition of the Index offers a detailed picture of the Eastern Partnership countries’ diverse trajectories. While Moldova, Ukraine, and Armenia have advanced EU integration despite domestic instability and external pressures, particularly from Russia, Belarus and Azerbaijan continue to demonstrate entrenched authoritarianism and civil society repression. Georgia’s democratic backsliding, especially after the 2024 elections, raises serious concerns about its European trajectory, even as public support for the EU remains strong.

The event will explore the key findings of the 2025 Index and provide an opportunity to hear from regional experts who will cover different policy areas, offering insights from across all Eastern Partnership countries.