Western Balkans – Let’s Get Real!
On 1 July, Slovenia took the helm of the EU Council Presidency. In the context of the Western Balkans (WB) region, the handover was rather...
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Participation of CSOs necessary for the accountability of the EU Economic and Investment Plan
How to increase the accountability of the EUR 30bn of the EU Economic and Investment Plan envelope (EIP) to be spent in Western Balkans in...
Accelerating the recovery and economic transformation of the Western Balkans
The European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank of the European Union, has been a reliable partner of the Western Balkans for over 40 years, supporting...
Magnificent art of ticking the boxes – Understanding the rule of law criteria in Serbia
We have officially stepped into the second part of 2021 and Serbia has marked a limited progress in its path of becoming an EU member...
Bulgaria–North Macedonia: The process of rapprochement has a long way to go
Bilateral relations between Bulgaria and North Macedonia are at a critical juncture. Since October 2019 and the adoption of the so-called Framework Position on North...
(Fight against) High level corruption in Montenegro
by Stevo Muk
This article was originally published BY Politikon Network What is the purpose of the Council for fight against high level corruption? What will be the...
Non-Papers and the elephant in the room: Rule of law in the Western Balkans
By Jovana Marović and Nikolaos Tzifakis While the European Union has initiated a yearlong Conference on the Future of Europe that gives the floor to...
Reconciling politicisation and better monitoring: Could Kosovo fall pray to the new methodology?
By Arolda Elbasani and Miruna Butnaru-Troncotă Beyond the ravaging impact of the COVID pandemic, 2020 was a game changing year for European Union (EU)...
Abolishing visa regimes is not only about traveling, but also about basic human rights
For the past seven years, I studied and worked in seven countries across three continents. This would have never been possible without institutional and financial...
Merit-based dismissal(s)
by Ana Đurnić
The article was originally published by Politikon Network “The world is full of willing people. Some willing to work, the rest willing to let them”....