After the Wikimedia CEE Online Meeting 2020 successfully took place earlier this month, I would like to announce the start of two new initiatives inspired by the format and topics of the online conference — CEE Talks and CEE Meets You.

CEE Talks are open virtual discussions on topics of interest for Wikimedians from Central and Eastern Europe with the goal of more efficient and transparent decision-making and call for action. The initiative is a very good opportunity to continue the intense and never-ending discussions at conferences and animate the CEE communities to be more active while online. The first CEE Talk has already been scheduled for 22 October at 16:00 (UTC) on the topic "Strategy 2030 recommendations and initiatives, Round 1".

CEE Meets You is an initiative with the goal of establishing and improving the collaboration between Wikimedians from Central and Eastern Europe and the other regional hubs in the Wikimedia movement. These collaborations can expand the linguistic scope of the writing contests such as CEE Spring, Wikipedia Asian Month or Bridges across Cultures, as well as help us learn more about the strategic needs and priorities of the other regional hubs. We can also mutually share experiences in other areas.

Best regards,
Kiril