In this podcast, we discuss with Antonija Petričušić minority rights in the EU accession process, namely the experience of Croatia in the negotiations in Chapter 23, specifically the rights of minorities. We discussed how European integration and EU conditionality contribute to the protection and advancement of minority rights; how the…
The European Commission published its third annual Rule of Law Report. This year, emphasis was placed on the importance of respecting democratic values, human rights and the rule of law, in the context of the developments during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Same as the previous years, four critical…
Arguments, not labelling! Recently we have witnessed attacks on civil society organisations due to their publically expressed attitudes on the French proposal on opening EU accession negotiations with North Macedonia. We would like to stress that, despite all, the European Policy Institute shall remain committed to the goals, mission and…
The rule of law monitoring and reporting in the EU. Policy brief from the Rule of law dialogue: Rule of law monitoring for EU countries and candidates: bridging the gap DOWNLOAD PDF The post Rule of law monitoring for EU countries and candidates: bridging the gap appeared first on EPI.
The European Policy Institute (EPI) strongly condemns violence and incitement of ethnic intolerance at protests against the French proposal and hate speech on any basis. EPI supports a reasoned debate on accession to the EU as a strategic determination of our country in the face of violence. Our categorical commitment…
What are the best tools for promotion, prevention and response to the rule of law issues from the EU Rule of Law toolbox? What can we expect from the European Commission’s Rule of Law Mechanism against Hungary? What are What are the differences between the countries that are members of…
Regional cooperation in the Western Balkans (WB) is supported by the European Union (EU). The process has been perceived as a way to ease tensions and to support reconciliation in the region. The economic dimension of the WB cooperation has always been at the core of this process. The WB…
Regional economic integration has been promoted as a stepping stone for the Western Balkans in meeting the economic Copenhagen criteria, while filling in the void the standstill the EU enlargement process has faced in recent years. In different formations and political platforms, the commitment of the WB leaders has brought…
Regional economic integration has been promoted as a stepping stone for the Western Balkans in meeting the economic Copenhagen criteria, while filling in the void the standstill the EU enlargement process has faced in recent years. In different formations and political platforms, the commitment of the WB leaders has brought…
The pandemic triggered unprecedented EU financial support to counter the social impact of Covid-19. Many people in the EU, especially vulnerable people, faced reduced access to healthcare, childcare, education and the internet. This has led to excess mortality, poverty, unemployment and social exclusion. FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2022 outlines the…
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