News from CSOs

[ DOWNLOAD ONE-PAGER ] The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) expresses deep concern over the escalating tensions, violence and reported violations of fundamental… Read more »

The national reports were explicitly designed to feed into a regional comparative analysis, harmonisation roadmap, and concept for interoperability between PPP/concession databases and public procurement systems.

We are proud to be part of the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) through the Quality Label, which recognises our organisation’s capacity to deliver volunteering activities in line with the programme’s principles, objectives, and quality standards. The Quality Label recognises Eco Logic’s capacity to provide meaningful and well-supported volunteering experiences, creating opportunities for young people to […]

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 strengthen analytical, evidence-based reporting on North Macedonia’s EU accession journey.The…

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 »

🤝 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 society. The partnership brings together the British Business Association’s extensive business network and Finance Think’s […]
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🔴 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 by the mid-2040s there will be fewer insured persons than pensioners, according to a study […]
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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 to the European Union’s enlargement process, particularly within the crucial Chapter 23. A cornerstone of […]
The post Is Political Interference Addressed in the Frameworks of the Prosecutorial Councils in North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina? appeared first on EPI.

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, and robust anti-corruption enforcement is a primary condition for membership. Despite significant differences in their […]
The post Raising the Bar on Integrity: Aligning North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina with the 2026 EU Anti-Corruption Directive appeared first on EPI.

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 »