Sofija Popović, Author at European Western Balkans

The failure of negotiations on electoral reform in BiH – a lesson for international and domestic actors

Sofija Popović02. 05. 2022.09. 05. 2022.

by Sofija Popović02. 05. 2022.09. 05. 2022.

Negotiations on electoral reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina failed this time as well. At the end of March, negotiations on amendments to the Electoral Law...

Analyses

Support for Ukraine, balancing, ignoring: How the Western Balkans is reacting to the crisis

Sofija Popović15. 02. 2022.

by Sofija Popović15. 02. 2022.

Nearly eight years after Russia occupied Crimea and supported separatist fighters in eastern Ukraine, the former Soviet republic has once again become the focus of...

Interviews

[EWB Interview] Džihić: The awakening of civic movements has imposed the logic that change is possible

Sofija Popović01. 02. 2022.

by Sofija Popović01. 02. 2022.

Civic initiatives and protests showed that many citizens in the region are deeply dissatisfied with the lack of accountability of the ruling regimes and ready...

Politics

Will the adoption of constitutional changes accelerate Serbia’s EU integration process?

Sofija Popović21. 01. 2022.

by Sofija Popović21. 01. 2022.

On 16 January citizens of Serbia voted “yes” in the referendum on changing the Constitution in relation to the judiciary. Confirmation of the proposed changes...

Analyses

Western Balkans and the EU in 2022: Resolution of problems or escalation of crises?

Sofija Popović12. 01. 2022.12. 01. 2022.

by Sofija Popović12. 01. 2022.12. 01. 2022.

In 2021, there were not too many positive milestones when it comes to the EU perspective of the Western Balkans. Despite expectations, North Macedonia and...

Society

Dialogue with decision-makers is necessary for resolving problems of youth in BiH

Sofija Popović02. 12. 2021.06. 12. 2021.

by Sofija Popović02. 12. 2021.06. 12. 2021.

SARAJEVO –cooperation between youth and decision-makers are necessary, it was concluded during the panel “Youth participation in decision-making and EIP for the WB6”, organized by...

Interviews

[EWB Interview] Hackaj: We need to promote best examples of youngsters that make a change in the region

Sofija Popović29. 11. 2021.

by Sofija Popović29. 11. 2021.

Since 2017, the youth organizations of the region have been working together to connect and improve the position of young people within the Connecting Youth...

Analyses

The case of Mladić mural shows that authorities in Serbia have no intention to deal with war crimes

Sofija Popović12. 11. 2021.

by Sofija Popović12. 11. 2021.

This week’s events in Serbia have shown that state is willing to to defend the mural of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, which only exposes...

Analyses

Strengthening the presence of neighboring countries in KFOR: A threat or an investment for the future of the region?

Sofija Popović28. 08. 2021.

by Sofija Popović28. 08. 2021.

It has been more than 20 years since the first contingents of NATO forces arrived in Kosovo as part of the KFOR mission. Although the...

Politics

Call of Minister Vulin for the creation of the “Serbian World” provokes condemnations

Sofija Popović20. 07. 2021.

by Sofija Popović20. 07. 2021.

The call of the Serbian Interior Minister, Aleksandar Vulin, for the creation of the “Serbian World” has caused strong reactions in the region and the...

Author : Sofija Popović

The failure of negotiations on electoral reform in BiH – a lesson for international and domestic actors

Support for Ukraine, balancing, ignoring: How the Western Balkans is reacting to the crisis

[EWB Interview] Džihić: The awakening of civic movements has imposed the logic that change is possible

Will the adoption of constitutional changes accelerate Serbia’s EU integration process?

Western Balkans and the EU in 2022: Resolution of problems or escalation of crises?

Dialogue with decision-makers is necessary for resolving problems of youth in BiH

[EWB Interview] Hackaj: We need to promote best examples of youngsters that make a change in the region

The case of Mladić mural shows that authorities in Serbia have no intention to deal with war crimes

Strengthening the presence of neighboring countries in KFOR: A threat or an investment for the future of the region?

Call of Minister Vulin for the creation of the “Serbian World” provokes condemnations

EU awards funding for RYCO’s youth cooperation and youth exchange projects

Pejović in Brussels: 2018 is key for accelerating EU accession process

Macron visits Belgrade: Membership possible after reforms in both EU and Serbia

MEPs discuss political situation in BiH, call for sanctions against Dodik

MSC 2020 opening: Great powers do not protect the world order anymore

Sofija Popović