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The European Digital Diplomacy Exchange (EDDE) invites you to join us on Tuesday, November 26, at 15:00 CET for a virtual lecture Safeguarding Inclusive, Transparent and Safe Digital Information Spaces in the Digital Era with Oskar Braszczyński. In today’s digital information landscape, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads, and others are not just social networks, but bridges of dialogue between governments, citizens and all stakeholders within our societies. They have the potential to facilitate and shape public discourse and governance. Taking note of the challenges and opportunities for effective government communication that foster dialogue and trust, counterbalanced with threats of [...]

A four-day Skills Workshop and Learning Tour, organised through the European Digital Diplomacy Exchange (EDDE) network, will bring together government communicators and data analysts from November 12th to 15th, 2024, in Washington,  D.C. Event, hosted in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and the Centre for European Perspective (CEP), is designed to empower government communicators and data analysts with essential skills to address challenges in today’s rapidly evolving digital media environment. As governments worldwide face challenges from foreign information manipulation and interference, this workshop will gather representatives from 13 European countries (Austria, Albania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, [...]

From September 10–12, 2024, the European Digital Diplomacy Exchange (EDDE) conducted tailored training for Bulgarian government communicators at the Sense Hotel Sofia. This program brought together 11 participants to strengthen their skills in strategic communication and countering disinformation, addressing Bulgaria’s pressing challenges in the digital era. The training offered a mix of expert-led lectures, practical workshops, and discussions, focusing on areas such as storytelling, social media strategy, audience engagement, and combating harmful narratives. Participants learned how to create compelling digital content, use modern communication tools effectively, and build trust with citizens. This initiative also encouraged collaboration among government agencies, international partners, [...]

The European Digital Diplomacy Exchange (EDDE) successfully concluded its three-day advanced training from September 4 to September 6, 2024, at the historic Jable Castle in Mengeš, Slovenia. The training brought together 40 diplomats and communication professionals from across Europe and beyond to enhance their digital communication and strategic public diplomacy skills in an increasingly digital world. The training, organized by the U.S. Department of State and the Centre for European Perspective (CEP), featured leading experts in digital diplomacy, technology, and communication strategy. Attendees were welcomed by Stephanie Sutton, Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Public Diplomacy, [...]

Mengeš, Slovenia – 4th September to 6th September, 2024 In an era where digital communication is both a powerful tool and a formidable challenge, government communicators must adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. To support these efforts, the U.S. Department of State and Centre for European Perspective (CEP), are hosting a specialized three-day training on the topic of “Advanced Digital Strategic Messaging.” This event, that will take place in Mengeš, will bring together government communicators from 19 different countries to enhance their skills in digital strategic messaging. The training is designed to equip participants with cutting-edge tools and techniques needed to [...]

Governmental communicators, digital diplomats, and other institutional representatives engaged in public outreach from the Republic of Moldova joined capacity-building activities of the EDDE training organised on the 24th and 25th of June 2024 in Chisinau (Moldova). The event supported the exchanges of good practices among participating stakeholders of different government departments and ministries and organised discussions with expert speakers in the field. The activities contributed to the development of joint capacities for increased digital engagement and the support of societal resilience against the challenges of foreign-perpetrated disinformation. With the advancement of technical opportunities such as social media and digital communication networks [...]

In an era where digital communication is of most importance, the European Digital Diplomacy Exchange (EDDE) Training held at the Jable Castle in Slovenia aimed to bolster the capabilities of government communicators in the digital realm. Hosted by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP), the two-day intensive training underscored the critical need for strategic digital messaging in combating disinformation and enhancing social cohesion. The event, titled "Improving Digital Strategic Messaging," brought together almost thirty key stakeholders from Slovenian state institutions – from 10 ministries and 4 other state institutions, offering a robust agenda filled with expert-led sessions and practical exercises. [...]

Members of the European Digital Diplomacy Exchange Steering Board were engaged in an Expert Study Visit, organised in Phoenix, Arizona, between April 15th and April 19th, 2024. This edition of partnership activities with Arizona State University included members of the Steering Board coming from countries of the Western Balkans, who actively cooperated with students and professors in an exchange of knowledge and good practices. Building on the foundation of shared work and research, the European Digital Diplomacy Exchange network has fostered a significant partnership with Arizona State University in 2023 and 2024, and this collaboration is set to expand further on synergies and [...]

The European Digital Diplomacy Exchange (EDDE) invites you to join us on Thursday, March 21, at 15:00 CET for a virtual lecture All you need to know about Threads with Matthias Lüfkens. Since Elon Musk took over, the situation at X has been chaotic, to say the least. There has been a rise in hate speech, technical problems due to the firing of the majority of its workforce, surveillance concerns, election violence, and an increase of users' security and privacy risks. Consequently, the number of users has dropped, and advertising has shrunk. Meta saw this as an opportunity and created [...]

We are thrilled to announce that we have another intensive four-day training coming up soon. This training, titled "Enhancing Digital Strategic Messaging," is scheduled to be held from February 27 to March 1, 2024, in the breathtaking setting of Bled, Slovenia. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, effective communication is paramount. This training is tailor-made for government communicators seeking to enhance their skills in digital strategic messaging and persuasive techniques. Led by experts and practitioners in this field, the sessions will provide practical insights into navigating the complexities of digital communication, ensuring participants are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of [...]