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Journalists Decode EU Institutions, Acquis, and Enlargement Policies
On 16–17 October 2026, the European Policy Institute (EPI) organized the first training module under the project “Decode the EU – Communicating EU policies together” in Strumica. The two-day workshop brought together 10 journalists from diverse media outlets, aiming to…
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Monitoring Matrix Albania 2025: Legislative Reforms Outpace Implementation and Civil Society Participation
BCSDN member Partners Albania for Change and Development has published the Monitoring Matrix on Enabling Environment for Civil Society Development – Country Report for Albania… Read more »
MoU with the British Business Association in North Macedonia
🤝 Strong economies are built on strong partnerships. Finance Think and the British Business Association in North Macedonia signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday, laying the foundation for closer cooperation on issues of importance to the business community, policymakers and…
On pension matters, participation in Bloomberg
🔴 What awaits future pensioners? 🟥 What kind of pension model do we need, and who will bear the burden of future reforms? 📌 Without measures, the deficit in the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund will continue to grow, and…
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Is Political Interference Addressed in the Frameworks of the Prosecutorial Councils in North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina?
This policy brief examines the frameworks governing prosecutorial councils in North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to assess whether their laws ensure adequate independence in line with European standards. The rule of law and an independent justice system are fundamental…
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Raising the Bar on Integrity: Aligning North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina with the 2026 EU Anti-Corruption Directive
This policy brief evaluates anti-corruption alignment and structural vulnerabilities in North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina against the EU’s Directive (EU) 2026/1021 on Combatting Corruption. Within the European Union’s “Fundamentals First” enlargement methodology, establishing an accountable administration, an independent judiciary,…
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Save the Date: BCSDN Civic Space Regional Report Launch (27 October, 11h CET, Online)
What does it take for civil society to operate freely, sustainably and with meaningful influence—and how well are these conditions protected across the region? Read more »
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CfA: Western Balkans Fellowship Programme at the Austrian Parliament 2026/2027 (Deadline: 4 November)
Target Groups: Civil servants working in the administrations of national parliaments in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Read more »
CfA: Gender and Justice Mentorship Programme: Transnational Pathways to Inclusive Feminist Scholarship (Deadline: Rolling basis)
Target Groups: Early-career and postgraduate researchers, independent scholars, activists and practitioners based in the Global South who have not undertaken Master’s or doctoral… Read more »
Proposed Cuts to the EU’s 2028–2034 MFF Threaten Enlargement and External Action Funding
The Irish Presidency of the Council has proposed significant reductions to the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034, including funding for enlargement and… Read more »