Kosovo: ending isolation
The authors argue that Kosovo’s visa liberalisation process should be treated as a matter of urgency because the potential candidate country should move forward with… Weiterlesen »Kosovo: ending isolation
Return Migration in Bulgaria: A Policy Context of Missed Opportunities
Some European countries and regions are confronted with a severe decline in population. The last census in Bulgaria, for example, shows that its population has… Weiterlesen »Return Migration in Bulgaria: A Policy Context of Missed Opportunities
Cultural Policy in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Recognising Culture as an Integration Tool
The author critically evaluates the present discourse of cultural policies and recommends a different concept of cultural policy and cooperation as a way to integrate… Weiterlesen »Cultural Policy in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Recognising Culture as an Integration Tool
The social impact of air pollution in the Western Balkans
Amidst the war´s implications on energy security and economic growth, the European Union should prevent Western Balkan states from backsliding to unsustainable ‘energy production’ habits.
Global shifts – a chance for Europe! Reflections on a future strategy for Europe in the world
The author explores some ideas how to go beyond the linear to better prepare for future disruptions, such as climate change and formulates policy recommendations… Weiterlesen »Global shifts – a chance for Europe! Reflections on a future strategy for Europe in the world
Does Rational Economic Policy Require a Stability and Growth Pact?
The author of this Policy Brief discusses the role of the Stability and Growth Pact, its “defensive“ focus on preventing budgetary spill-overs from deficit countries… Weiterlesen »Does Rational Economic Policy Require a Stability and Growth Pact?
Rule of Law in Bosnia and Herzegovina – the Transformation of the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council
The authors argue in favour of financial and personal independence of the judiciary, reintroducing ethics and integrity and avoiding an over-concentration of institutional power.
Is there hope for Kosovo’s rule of law system? Three immediate actions needed
Robust actions that are targeted to amend Kosovo’s fragile judiciary system are needed immediately argues the author of this Policy Brief and provides policy recommendations… Weiterlesen »Is there hope for Kosovo’s rule of law system? Three immediate actions needed
Building a constituency for rule of law. Lessons from the Romanian anti-corruption drive
The author of this Policy Brief argues that a few important principles of action can be extracted which have universal applicability and also discusses lessons… Weiterlesen »Building a constituency for rule of law. Lessons from the Romanian anti-corruption drive