At the local elections of 2021 in North Macedonia, eight independent groups with green politics ran for municipal councillors. The relative successes and failures of… Weiterlesen »Tackling the local beyond partisan politics. Can independent lists in North Macedonia boost local democracy?
The author of this Policy Brief claims that the EU pre-accession process in the Western Balkans needs stronger political support for democratisation by the European… Weiterlesen »How to support democratisation in the Western Balkans?
Despite significant progress in democratic indicators, Kosovo still has a long way to go before realising its full potential for inclusive policy and decision-making, argue… Weiterlesen »Kosovo: democratising democracy
Active citizens and a vibrant civil society are fundamental elements of a functioning democracy, especially in times of crisis. In order to boost democratisation from… Weiterlesen »Democracy from below in Romania: how far can it get before breaking
Education plays a crucial role in promoting democratic values, human rights, tolerance, and respect for diversity. This is why the European Union launched the Citizens,… Weiterlesen »Balancing Freedom of Expression and Democracy: The Case of the “Za Dom Spremni” Greeting in Croatia
The authors of this Policy Brief analyse attitudes and opinion trends towards enlargement, discuss how they are linked to Euroscepticism and overall trust in EU… Weiterlesen »From EU ‘enlargement fatigue’ to ‘enlargement enthusiasm’?
On the one hand, there is a gap between the six countries of the Western Balkans and their partners in the European Union, and on… Weiterlesen »Convergence of the Western Balkans towards the EU: from enlargement to cohesion
The author of this Policy Brief analyses the symbolic battles between elites and citizens for framing and dominating political crises and offers policy recommendations.
When the 2015 refugee crisis broke out, civil societies in Greece and North Macedonia were featuring similar structural weaknesses, such as a lack of professionalism… Weiterlesen »A missed opportunity? Civil society organisations in Greece and North Macedonia after the 2015 refugee crisis
