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Kosovo*

Population 1.8 million

Kosovo is a potential candidate for European Union membership. The EU is Kosovo’s most important political and economic partner, and top investor and donor. Funding programmes and cooperation extend across many areas – energy efficiency, infrastructure development, training for disadvantaged young people, cultural heritage…and much more. Many challenges remain, and significant progress is needed to strengthen the rule of law, tackle corruption, and work towards a cleaner environment. EU support to Kosovo seeks to build on progress so far and create a better future for its citizens.
* This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

Opportunities

Online Workshop: Unveiling the Potential of Critical Raw Materials in the Western Balkans

Explore the future of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) at the focused workshop on 25 April 2024, from 9:30 to 12:30, organised via Zoom. This collaborative event, hosted in partnership with the European Commission's DG NEAR and DG GROW, along with the Western Balkans 6 Chamber Investment Forum, will highlight the essential role CRMs play in Europe's green and digital transitions. The workshop aligns with the European Critical Raw Materials Act, which promotes EU self-sufficiency and diversified global supplies. Participants will include business leaders, government representatives, and financial institutions from the EU and Western Balkans, facilitating a dynamic exchange of insights and opportunities within the CRM sector.

Training courses & educational programmes
Small and medium enterprises
25/04/2024
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Youth4Regions – The Programme for Aspiring Journalists

Youth4Regions is the European Commission’s initiative designed to educate journalism students and young journalists about the EU’s impact in their regions. The programme offers comprehensive training, mentorship with top journalists, participation in EU Regions’ Week, and visits to EU media headquarters and institutions, along with a chance to join European Commission press trips. All accommodation, food, and travel expenses are covered by the programme. Applicants should have a keen interest in EU activities, a background in journalism (through education or up to 2 years of professional experience), be citizens of the EU or neighbouring countries aged between 18 and 30, and be available from 5 to 11 October 2024. The application period is open from 8 April until 8 July, 17:00 CET. Interested candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in journalism to be eligible. For more information and to apply, please visit our application portal and seize this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of EU journalism.

Training courses & educational programmes
Journalists & media organisations
08/07/2024
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Latest news

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Mayors in the Western Balkans and Türkiye honoured for championing Roma communities

11 April 2024
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EU commits record €6 billion to Western Balkans for growth

5 April 2024
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EIB backs Kosovo’s transition to clean energy with major solar plant

20 March 2024
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YEA participate at the “Empowered together” – local youth councils in the western balkan region” activity

21 December 2023
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YEAs from Kosovo participate at the event related to International Human Rights Day

21 December 2023
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The Horizontal Facility 1st Beneficiary Steering Committee Meeting

21 December 2023
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2nd Steering Committee Meeting of the EU-COE Horizontal Facility Action on Combating discrimination and hatred

21 December 2023
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YEAs join “The future on hold” panel discussion at the University of Regensburg

21 December 2023
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YEAs participate at the National Youth Conference in Kosovo

21 December 2023
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Visa Liberalisation for Kosovo: Exploring opportunities for students

19 December 2023
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Young European Ambassadors Summit – European Year of Skills

18 December 2023
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European Commission announces additional €680 million investment package for the Western Balkans under the Economic and Investment Plan

13 December 2023
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Kosovo Remains Vulnerable to Disinformation, BIRN Report Concludes

8 December 2023
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European Training Foundation launches #MySkills4You initiative to empower youth in EU neighbourhood

8 December 2023
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Erasmus+ supported 26,000 projects and 1.2 million learning mobility opportunities in 2022, annual report shows

8 December 2023
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BIRN publishes Report on Labour Rights in Kosovo’s Private Sector

4 December 2023
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Centralized Repository for All Webalkans Newsletters

4 December 2023
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BIRN to Support Development of Masters Programme in Investigative Journalism

24 November 2023
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Introducing the upgraded Erasmus+ App!

24 November 2023
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YEAs Contribute to Brave New Media Forum

23 November 2023
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YEAs participate in the Balkan Economic Forum

23 November 2023
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Fact Sheets for the Western Balkans’ New Growth Plan now Accessible on the webalkans.eu website’s publications section

23 November 2023
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YEA from Kosovo Meets with Deputy Prime Minister Besnik Bislimi

15 November 2023
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36th Project Financiers’ Group (PFG) meeting, 9 November 2023

15 November 2023
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RCC presents the third edition of public opinion survey on security issues SecuriMeter

15 November 2023
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Creative FLIP organises conference to showcase its results

10 November 2023
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EIB and European Commission to triple advisory support for the Western Balkans under the JASPERS programme

10 November 2023
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Statement by President von der Leyen on the 2023 Enlargement Package and the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans

8 November 2023
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Commission adopts 2023 Enlargement package

8 November 2023
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Commission presents a new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans including €6 billion in grants and loans to accelerate economic convergence with the EU

8 November 2023
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2024 call for Creative Europe Networks open

3 November 2023
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Creative Europe 2024 calls for Platforms and Pan-European Cultural Entities open

3 November 2023
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Erasmus+ Days 2023: more than 9,000 local events celebrated learning and diversity

2 November 2023
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RCC ESAP 2: Western Balkan enforcement authorities explore cyprus’ approach to undeclared and discuss platform work

1 November 2023
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Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President of the Republic of Kosovo

31 October 2023
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President von der Leyen in the Western Balkans to present details of the Growth Plan for the region

29 October 2023
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EU Investigative Journalism Awards 2023: Meet the Winners

27 October 2023
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Creative Europe call for European cooperation projects open

27 October 2023
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RCC opens applications for butterfly innovation award 2023

27 October 2023
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Kosovo Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) meet with the Council of Europe

25 October 2023
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YEAs AL participate in the Civil Society Forum of the Western Balkans

20 October 2023
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Apply now for second call for residency hosts under Culture Moves Europe

20 October 2023
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BIRN Kosovo Holds Investigative Journalism and Fact-Checking Course

20 October 2023
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Big interest from small businesses for EU support in the Western Balkans

19 October 2023
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The Western Balkans Six leader signed an agreement under the Common Regional Market (CRM) Action Plan’s mobility agenda

18 October 2023
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YEAs from Albania meet President von der Leyen at EU House Tirana

17 October 2023
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Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the Berlin Process Summit

16 October 2023
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Opening of 2024 Erasmus+ European Universities call

12 October 2023
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Regional EU Awards for Best Investigative Journalism Announced

12 October 2023
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WB Youth Forum 2023 in Tirana: Empowering Youth to Act on Berlin Declaration

12 October 2023
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Launching the Digital for Development Hub for the Western Balkans

6 October 2023
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Culture Moves Europe call for artists opens again

6 October 2023
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The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) presents winners of the fourth Western Balkans online competition for the best digital solutions, BALKATHON 4.0

5 October 2023
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Sarajevo hosts the sixth Western Balkans Digital Summit

5 October 2023
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New European Bauhaus: applications open for 2024 edition of NEB Prizes

4 October 2023
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Decrease of data roaming fees between the Western Balkans and the EU

2 October 2023
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Open4Business is open for registration

29 September 2023
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A New Era of Energy Efficiency Subsidies in Kosovo

27 September 2023
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The EU and UNICEF launch a public campaign to promote inclusion of children with disabilities in Kosovo

27 September 2023
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62 new VET projects selected under the 2023 capacity building call

14 September 2023
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SEE Digital Rights Network Members from Kosovo, Croatia, and Greece Meet Online

14 September 2023
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2023 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen

13 September 2023
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EU-Backed ICT Training Transforms Kosovo’s Digital Landscape

25 August 2023
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EU-funded project leads to a remarkable archaeological discovery in Ulpiana

17 August 2023
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YEAs join Anibar Animation Festival as volunteers

9 August 2023
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Regional Call for Civil Society Projects Supporting Youth

3 August 2023
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SOCIEUX+ forges new partnerships in the Western Balkans

28 July 2023
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Winners Announced: 3 Best Entries of the Berlin Logo Competition 2023 Awarded by RYCO, Albanian and German Governments

28 July 2023
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Support for regional cooperation among Western Balkan business people has risen from 69% last year, to 74%

28 July 2023
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YEA participate in an interactive event at the Europe House Kosovo

27 July 2023
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1st anniversary of the Observatory of Prishtina

27 July 2023
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Regional Cooperation Council published the results of Balkan Barometer

20 July 2023
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A YEA Pop-Up Event at the University of Regensburg Draws Interest from EU Students

19 July 2023
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RCC, EESC set to deepen civil society and youth engagement in region’s reform processes

14 July 2023
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RCC’s trademark digital competition – BALKATHON 4.0 – is on! apply now!

14 July 2023
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New investments given green light at WBIF 4th Operational Board

14 July 2023
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Call for EU Investigative Journalism Award 2023 is now closed

7 July 2023
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RCC and DG NEAR organize a high-level conference on cybersecurity in the Western Balkans

7 July 2023
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European Commission launched an additional €2.1 billion investment package for the Western Balkans under the Economic and Investment Plan

3 July 2023
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Young European Ambassadors (YEA) join Anibar Animation Festival

2 July 2023
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BIRN Kosovo Holds Training Camp on Legally Safe and Crisis Reporting

27 June 2023
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RCC Receives Annual Prespa Forum Dialogue 2023 Award

22 June 2023
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MADE OF US: A Remarkable Adventure Successfully Comes to an End!

20 June 2023
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WeBalkans at the European Youth Event 2023 in Strasbourg

13 June 2023
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Young European Ambassadors participate in UN Youth Assembly in Kosovo

13 June 2023
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The EU disburses €450 million to the Western Balkans partners delivering on the Energy Support Package for the region

12 June 2023
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The final conference of the ‘EU Support to the WB6 CIF’ project

9 June 2023
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Commission wraps up roundtable meetings with cultural and creative sectors

8 June 2023
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No Borders orchestra is the champion of regional cooperation for 2022

7 June 2023
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EU, WBIF extend €2.5 million grant to wastewater project in Kosovo

7 June 2023
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President Ursula von der Leyen Presents Growth Plan for the Western Balkans at GLOBSEC 2023 Bratislava Forum

6 June 2023
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EU Support Strengthens Kosovo’s Civil Status Registration System, Paving the Way for Efficiency and Reliability

5 June 2023
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Kosovo Journalists Trained on Digital Rights Reporting

2 June 2023
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Keynote speech by President von der Leyen at the GLOBSEC 2023 Bratislava Forum

2 June 2023
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35th WBIF Project Financiers’ Group (PFG) Meeting, 24-25 May 2023

2 June 2023
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How Creative Europe aims to go green

1 June 2023
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EU Launches Kosovo Home Affairs Programme to Strengthen Cooperation and Rule of Law in Kosovo

1 June 2023
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Kosovo and European Union adopt joint economic policy guidance at the annual economic and financial dialogue meeting of the Council of EU

26 May 2023
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European Union, Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, and UNDP visit the historical village of Janjevë/o

26 May 2023
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Commissioner Várhelyi in Kosovo to discuss key reforms and launch EU-Kosovo Programme to strengthen law enforcement

24 May 2023
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High Representative Borrell and Commissioner Johansson host high-level ministerial conference on the Roadmap to comprehensive Small Arms and Light Weapons control in the Western Balkans

17 May 2023
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Connecting Europe: Commission signs high-level agreements with Western Balkans to improve transport links

17 May 2023
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Connectivity Summit “Sustainable Links-Stronger Economy”

17 May 2023
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Launch of new project to enhance judicial cooperation within and with the Western Balkans

17 May 2023
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BIRN launches call for applications for a three-day training course on legally safe and crisis reporting

17 May 2023
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New opportunities for vulnerable communities through the socially responsible public procurement

17 May 2023
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Boosting private sector finance for investments under Global Gateway and Economic and Investment Plans

17 May 2023
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Commissioner Oliver Várhelyi in Bulgaria to participate in the “EU meets the Balkans” Forum

15 May 2023
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Calls Opens for EU Investigative Journalism Award 2023

10 May 2023
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EU supports the development of Kosovo; plays a crucial role in promoting dialogue and reconciliation

10 May 2023
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EU in Kosovo: 11 years old Ledion Halitaj is 2023 European of the Year

10 May 2023
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EIB Vice-President reiterates support for sustainable key infrastructure investments, helping Kosovo build a resilient economy

10 May 2023
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YEAs at Europe Day 2023 in Brussels

10 May 2023
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€3 million project Perform Europe 2 to make sustainable touring a reality

5 May 2023
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Here are the winners of the 2023 European Union Prize for Literature

5 May 2023
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Moderate progress of the Western Balkan economies regarding the European pillar of social rights

5 May 2023
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European Union launches the third phase of its Roma Integration programme in partnership with the Council of Europe

4 May 2023
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Decrease of data roaming fees between the Western Balkans and the EU

3 May 2023
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Winners of the 2023 EU Award for Roma Integration in the Western Balkans and Türkiye announced

3 May 2023
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Speech by President von der Leyen at the Roma Week 2023, via video message

28 April 2023
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RCC convenes major Western Balkan stakeholders for workshop on media literacy and countering hybrid threats and disinformation

27 April 2023
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MADE OF US campaign reaches Kosovo today

25 April 2023
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Visa liberalisation: EU adopts visa-free travel for Kosovo

20 April 2023
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MADE OF US: An incredible adventure has just begun!

19 April 2023
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“Made of us” – Campaign launch event

11 April 2023
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CONNECTA workshops ‘Technical Assistance for the Deployment of Smart and Sustainable Mobility in the Western Balkans’

3 April 2023
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NGO forum on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans

31 March 2023
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EU’s direct financial assistance to Kosovo exceeds €1.3 billion

31 March 2023
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Boosting digital development of the Western Balkans

31 March 2023
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Third edition of ETF Green Skills Award champions global sustainability and growth

23 March 2023
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WeBalkans Announces Winners of ‘Made of Us’ Vlogger Competition

21 March 2023
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Apply now: new Culture Moves Europe call for residency hosts

20 March 2023
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Here are the 2023 European Union Prize for Literature nominees

17 March 2023
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RCC presents Western Balkans women entrepreneurs of the year 2022

16 March 2023
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EU and Kosovo Government awarded 45 new scholarships for Master’s studies to the current and future civil servants in Kosovo

14 March 2023
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YEA organise street action to mark 8 March International Women’s day

8 March 2023
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BIRN Kicks Off Project Strengthening Quality Journalism in Western Balkans and Türkiye II

3 March 2023
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EU supports construction of the new premises for the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in Kosovo

1 March 2023
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Energy Support Package: EU grants €75 million to Kosovo to help it cope with the energy crisis

1 March 2023
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EIB Global investments reached €824 million in the Western Balkans in 2022, complemented by €11.2 million in grants

1 March 2023
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New study shows resilience and response in EU neighbours during pandemic crisis

28 February 2023
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EU and Germany support digital transition and contribute to job creation in Kosovo’s IT sector

21 February 2023
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2023 Erasmus+ European Universities call attracts 65 proposals involving 500 institutions across Europe

16 February 2023
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TEDxYouth@MarijinDvor, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

15 February 2023
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Call for applications now open for the 2023 EU Award for Roma integration in the Western Balkans and Türkiye

14 February 2023
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Kosovo: Team Europe – EIB Global support for railway network modernisation reaches €80 million

14 February 2023
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RCC: Nominations for Western Balkans women entrepreneurs of the year 2022 open

10 February 2023
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EU Communication Workshop with YEAs in Skopje, North Macedonia

7 February 2023
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Open Call for Expressions of Interest in Cultural Leadership and Media Programmes

6 February 2023
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BIRN Publishes 2022 Report on Handling of Workers’ Rights Cases in Kosovo by Courts and Labour Inspectorate

27 January 2023
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The EU and Germany help improve waste management in Kosovo; invest additional EUR 49 million in the sector

27 January 2023
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EU agrees 24 new guarantee programmes to boost investments in enlargement and neighbourhood regions

27 January 2023
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Media and Information Literacy Workshops by YEAs start in the Western Balkans!

26 January 2023
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RCC launches a campaign to encourage young women and girls across the Western Balkans to choose careers in STEM

23 January 2023
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Commission publishes report on health and wellbeing of musicians

20 January 2023
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Tell us your European heritage story – new funding call for European Heritage Days 2023

20 January 2023
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EU and IFC sign the 1st of a series of EU Economic and Investment Plan projects

27 December 2022
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EU in Kosovo helps fight corruption, supporting the public information efforts of the Anti-Corruption Agency

21 December 2022
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BIRN Trains 30 Journalists in Audience Engagement Reporting

20 December 2022
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€1 billion Energy Support Package for the Western Balkans

20 December 2022
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EU invests €91 million in Kosovo railways to help improve connectivity with Europe

19 December 2022
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Commission publishes new report on culture for sustainable development in EU actions

19 December 2022
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RCC hosts the second Butterfly Innovation and Business Forum in Sarajevo

15 December 2022
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EU-German project helps develop a joint waste management system in Pristina region

14 December 2022
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Vice-President Pavlova pledges EIB Global support for the energy crisis at the EU Western Balkans Summit

8 December 2022
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The Regional Housing Programme celebrates the delivery of its 10 000 home in the Western Balkans

7 December 2022
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MADE OF US: An incredible adventure is about to begin in spring 2023

7 December 2022
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EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana reaffirms the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkans and EU’s strategic partnership with the region

6 December 2022
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Significant reduction of data roaming prices between Western Balkans and EU to start as of 1 October 2023

6 December 2022
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New European Bauhaus: applications for the 2023 Prizes open to the Western Balkans

6 December 2022
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EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana to reconfirm the EU’s strategic bond with accession partners

5 December 2022
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Migration routes: Commission proposes Action Plan for cooperation with Western Balkans to address common challenges

5 December 2022
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YEAs at EYE Varaždin

1 December 2022
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EU in Kosovo joins the Ministry of Justice in the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign

30 November 2022
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Council agrees negotiating mandate on visa free travel on Kosovo

30 November 2022
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YEAs participate at the Youth Conference 2022 in Kosovo

25 November 2022
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Creative Europe call for cooperation projects

24 November 2022
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Fourth Regional Forum on Ending Violence against Women in the Western Balkans and Türkiye

24 November 2022
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58 new VET projects selected under first ever capacity building call by ERASMUS+

24 November 2022
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European investors gather for a presentation of the opportunities and advantages of doing business in the Western Balkans

24 November 2022
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Mental health focus to RCC Western Balkans Youth Lab conference in Pristina

21 November 2022
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New edition of EU-Western Balkans Media Conference in Albania reaffirms the importance of media freedom and freedom of expression

18 November 2022
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Creative Europe publishes call to support literary translations

17 November 2022
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EU Investigative Journalism Award Winners for 2022 announced at the EU Western Balkans Media Conference in Tirana

17 November 2022
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34th WBIF Project Financiers’ Group (PFG) Meeting, 11 November 2022

16 November 2022
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145 projects selected for Erasmus+ higher education capacity building funding

11 November 2022
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New edition of EU-Western Balkans Media Conference taking place on 10-11 November in Albania

10 November 2022
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YEA participate at the Western Balkans Youth Forum

7 November 2022
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Berlin Process Summit: EU announces €1 billion energy support package for the Western Balkans and welcomes new agreements to strengthen the Common Regional Market

3 November 2022
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YEAs participate in European Migration Forum in Brussels

28 October 2022
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BIRN Holds Visual Storytelling Workshop for Youngsters Interested in Transitional Justice

27 October 2022
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ErasmusDays: 6,300 local events celebrated Erasmus+

27 October 2022
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RYCO and Superschools Delegation Participate in Berlin Process Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Western Balkans

27 October 2022
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Statement by President von der Leyen on the occasion of her official visit to Kosovo

27 October 2022
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President von der Leyen in the Western Balkans to discuss EU support to deal with the energy crisis

27 October 2022
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Third generation of Young European Ambassadors from the Western Balkans join the network

27 October 2022
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EU and Western Balkans mobile operators to work together on steps to start roaming charge reduction

21 October 2022
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EU4Youth Days in Brussels with YEA participation

20 October 2022
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Nominations open for Mayor Paweł Adamowicz Award

18 October 2022
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Kosovo YEAs meet Sustainability Leadership Kosova

14 October 2022
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European Union and Council of Europe conclude the regional Block the Hatred, Share the Love campaign with an event in Pristina

14 October 2022
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EU4 Youth Days activities in Kosovo

14 October 2022
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Culture Moves Europe call for artists

14 October 2022
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2022 Enlargement Package: European Commission assesses reforms in the Western Balkans and Türkiye and recommends candidate status for Bosnia and Herzegovina

12 October 2022
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Regional closing conference on joint EU and CoE Horizontal Facility programme

7 October 2022
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YEAs from Kosovo meet the Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Jan Lipavský

3 October 2022
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EU provides homes for displaced and socially vulnerable families in Kosovo

3 October 2022
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YEAs join Western Balkans Digital Summit in Kosovo

28 September 2022
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EU Civil Society Survey for the Western Balkans and Turkey

28 September 2022
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YEAs join EU clean-up activity in Kosovo

23 September 2022
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The EU and Kosovo sign agreement for the first IPA III annual financing programme

23 September 2022
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State of the Union address 2022 by President Ursula von der Leyen

13 September 2022
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Green for Growth Fund to enhance energy and resource efficiency for businesses and households in Kosovo

13 September 2022
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Balkathon 3.0 winners announced

9 September 2022
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Young European Ambassadors attend the Sarajevo Film festival

24 August 2022
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YEAs play an active role in EXIT festival

12 August 2022
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21st edition of Dokufest opens up in Prizren

12 August 2022
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YEAs participate in ‘So Keres Europa?!’ forum in Tirana, Albania

8 August 2022
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YEA joins Roma Holocaust Memorial Day

3 August 2022
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YEAs meet Western Balkan Youth orchestra

25 July 2022
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EU rolls out €21 million mobility scheme for culture professionals

25 July 2022
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Western Balkans Youth Orchestra Summer Tour 2022

19 July 2022
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YEA at EXIT Festival in Novi Sad

18 July 2022
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Conference in Belgrade on Western Balkans and European foreign and security policy

18 July 2022
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Successful completion of the first cycle of the Superschools exchange scheme

18 July 2022
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Support to media freedom and pluralism in the Western Balkans

8 July 2022
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Kosovo project among the winners of the 2022 European Heritage Awards

30 June 2022
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Winners of the Regional Butterfly Innovation Award announced in Tirana

30 June 2022
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EU launches new guidelines to support civil society in the Enlargement Region

30 June 2022
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The EU and the Western Balkans strengthen ties in first ministerial meeting on culture

30 June 2022
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Pride Month widely supported by YEAs across the region

28 June 2022
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EIB provides a €1.5 million grant for energy efficiency in Pristina

23 June 2022
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Young European Ambassadors at Prespa Forum

23 June 2022
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Final conference of Western Balkans Youth Lab project

21 June 2022
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YEAs meet the President of the European Council in Kosovo

21 June 2022
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Second week of YEA Open Days gets underway across the Western Balkans

16 June 2022
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Europeans Making A Difference campaign launched

14 June 2022
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European collaboration to boost media experimentation and innovation

14 June 2022
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Western Balkans Road Summit organised in Tirana

14 June 2022
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EU Western Balkans and Turkey Civil Society Forum concludes in Skopje

13 June 2022
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YEA Open Days get underway across the Western Balkans

9 June 2022
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Event shares initiatives to support connectivity and transport in the Western Balkans

8 June 2022
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Regional conference on countering disinformation

8 June 2022
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The New European Bauhaus Festival

8 June 2022
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Civil Society Forum 2022

1 June 2022
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New call for Young European Ambassadors is now open!

26 May 2022
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Green Energy Days in Kosovo marked with 32 recommendations for sustainability

26 May 2022
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EU supports culture in Western Balkans with €8 million initiative

26 May 2022
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Winners of the 2022 “Most Roma Friendly Mayor” award announced

18 May 2022
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2022 ‘Green Energy Days’ in Kosovo

18 May 2022
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The coal regions programme launches exchanges between Western Balkans and EU

18 May 2022
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EU supports greener buildings in Prizren, Kosovo

13 May 2022
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RCC hosts Western Balkans ministerial conference on tourism development

13 May 2022
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Chopin Piano FEST in Kosovo with big Classical Music names

13 May 2022
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Balkathon 3.0 is on

13 May 2022
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New deadline for EU Investigative Journalism Award for 2022

12 May 2022
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YEAs at Europe Day in Brussels

10 May 2022
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The Western Balkans celebrates Europe Day

10 May 2022
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YEAs participate in European Forum of Young Leaders

6 May 2022
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Balkan Trafik Festival brings WB culture to Brussels

6 May 2022
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EU and Western Balkans partners join forces to tackle disinformation

6 May 2022
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Media integrity in the age of disinformation

27 April 2022
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Global Cultural Relations Programme participants announced

27 April 2022
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New grants for civil society to strengthen participatory democracy

25 April 2022
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EU in Kosovo marks World Heritage Day

25 April 2022
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Open call for EU Investigative Journalism Award

15 April 2022
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Western Balkans Fund announces 30 winning projects

7 April 2022
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Journalists trained on safe and ethical reporting in crisis situations

7 April 2022
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RCC launches Butterfly Innovation award

4 April 2022
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“Block the Hatred. Share the Love!” campaign launched in Tirana

29 March 2022
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Seven days, 45 young people, 1,540 kilometres, seven cities

29 March 2022
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Over 1,500 citizens participate in YEA street action on 8 March

21 March 2022
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RCC presents Regional Network of Women in Entrepreneurship

14 March 2022
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International Women’s Day celebrated by YEAs all over the Western Balkans

11 March 2022
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The Route WB6 volunteer caravan tours eight towns in the Western Balkans

11 March 2022
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Green Skills Award 2022

11 March 2022
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Award for the Most Roma-Friendly Mayor in the Western Balkans and Turkey

11 March 2022
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Taskforce on disinformation about the war in Ukraine

11 March 2022
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Commissioner Várhelyi attends Western Balkans Investment Summit 2022

1 March 2022
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New master’s programmes join Erasmus Mundus catalogue

28 February 2022
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European Commission launches €3.2 billion investment to advance sustainable connectivity in the Western Balkans

25 February 2022
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Creative Europe launches 2022 call for European cooperation projects

21 February 2022
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RCC launches Western Balkans Women Entrepreneurs of the Year award

21 February 2022
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Winner announced of the YEA writing competition on EU values

17 February 2022
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€853 million of EIB investments in the Western Balkans in 2021

9 February 2022
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“Connections” art exhibition at Europe House Kosovo

4 February 2022
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RYCO announces final list of first Superschools

28 January 2022
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European Year of Youth kicks off

17 January 2022
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Creative Europe: €385 million in 2022 for cultural and creative sectors

17 January 2022
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CEFTA Week 2021 held in North Macedonia

17 December 2021
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EU to finance new wastewater plant in Kosovo

16 December 2021
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EU publishes a new guide on cultural and creative sector funding

16 December 2021
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YEA network presents at the RYCO volunteering conference

13 December 2021
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Second regional thematic Youth Lab on mental health launches in Tirana

13 December 2021
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Western Balkan partners join Horizon Europe

13 December 2021
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Erasmus+: €3.9 billion in 2022 for education, training, youth and sport

6 December 2021
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European Union launches Global Team Europe Democracy initiative

6 December 2021
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Third regional forum on ending violence against women in the Western Balkans and Turkey

6 December 2021
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Youth from EU and Western Balkans gather to discuss “What is Europe?”

30 November 2021
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Kosovo gets its first biomass heating plant

26 November 2021
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EU supports the civil society regional actions in the Western Balkans

23 November 2021
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EU, EBRD and Austria donate trees for a greener Western Balkans region

17 November 2021
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EU supports introduction of district heating in more municipalities in Kosovo

17 November 2021
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#TogetherIsPossible – second communication campaign for Western Balkans now live!

15 November 2021
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Welcome to the new Young European Ambassadors from the Western Balkans!

9 November 2021
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WORTH II: Inspiring innovation through creative connections around Europe

5 November 2021
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Western Balkans economies recover faster than expected

5 November 2021
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EU and Council of Europe launch “Block the Hatred. Share the Love” campaign

5 November 2021
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Regional news editors meet to discuss restoring trust in media

1 November 2021
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EC sets out reform priorities for the Western Balkans and Turkey

20 October 2021
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Innovative digital solution products presented at the WB Digital Summit

18 October 2021
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#ErasmusDays 2021: three days to learn everything about the programme

15 October 2021
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Young European Ambassadors embrace green activism

15 October 2021
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YEA “Voices from the Western Balkans” at EYE 2021

15 October 2021
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Western Balkans Digital Summit opens in Podgorica

12 October 2021
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EU and Western Balkans launch a joint Innovation Agenda

11 October 2021
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EU-Western Balkans meet in summit at Brdo pri Kranju – Sign Declaration

6 October 2021
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Make your school a Superschool

5 October 2021
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President von der Leyen wraps up Western Balkans visit

1 October 2021
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Winners of the 2021 EU Award for Roma Integration in the Western Balkans and Turkey announced

29 September 2021
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President Von der Leyen visits the Western Balkans

29 September 2021
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EU supporting the Western Balkans to combat cross-border crime

29 September 2021
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Italy to host EU-Balkan Youth Forum in November

29 September 2021
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EU in Kosovo supports young professionals to learn graphic design

29 September 2021
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Working together to protect marine life: #EUBeachCleanup Albania

20 September 2021
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€14.2 billion to help accession countries implementing EU-related reforms

16 September 2021
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“The Future is on Tracks” Western Balkans Rail Summit

16 September 2021
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Join the 2021 European Researchers’ Night

13 September 2021
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EU-Western Balkans meeting on fight against firearms trafficking

9 September 2021
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Young people meet to challenge history and shape a shared future

6 September 2021
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COVID-19: EU travel restrictions lifted for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia

1 September 2021
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Young European Ambassadors celebrate first birthday

25 August 2021
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Vote for the next group of Young European Ambassadors!

23 August 2021
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Opportunity for basic journalism training for high school students in Kosovo

20 August 2021
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Film excellence recognised with awards at Kosovo’s EU Film Festival

6 August 2021
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European Film Festival in Kosovo

23 July 2021
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EU Awards for Investigative Journalism presented in Kosovo

23 July 2021
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EU expertise now available as TAIEX webinars

23 July 2021
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EU extends the mandates of the EUSRs in BiH and Kosovo

21 July 2021
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EU allocates €13.5 million for civil society in the Western Balkans

13 July 2021
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EU-funded project announces winners of best environmental journalism in Kosovo

13 July 2021
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The deadline for a new call for Young European Ambassadors extended to 30 July

12 July 2021
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YEAs go to EXIT Festival

12 July 2021
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Call for entries to EU-funded short film competition in Kosovo

9 July 2021
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Young people create regional youth agenda for the Western Balkans

9 July 2021
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EU funded PowerUP programme announces winners of Western Balkan Excellence Award

6 July 2021
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Berlin Summit: Western Balkans strengthen regional cooperation and foster closer ties with the EU

6 July 2021
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Team Europe – accelerating recovery of Western Balkan SMEs from COVID-19 impact

5 July 2021
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Anti-corruption public awareness event continues Western Balkans tour

5 July 2021
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The Western Balkans becomes a roaming free zone

1 July 2021
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Western Balkans Youth Forum 2021 kicks off today!

29 June 2021
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The pandemic reshapes TAIEX and Twinning

26 June 2021
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Commissioner Várhelyi at Tirana Summit with the Western Balkans leaders

11 June 2021
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New call for Young European Ambassadors

9 June 2021
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Basic journalism training for high school students in Kosovo

4 June 2021
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Political agreement on €14.2 billion Pre-Accession Assistance Instrument

4 June 2021
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EU disburses a further €460 million to mitigate economic fallout of COVID-19

2 June 2021
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The RCC presents winners of the BALKATHON 2.0 competition

2 June 2021
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Young designer from Albania wins Berlin Process logo competition

2 June 2021
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“How do I see you?” – brings together youth from Kosovo and Serbia

2 June 2021
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BIRN and IPI launch a call for training Kosovo journalists

2 June 2021
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Training programme for CSOs in the Western Balkans and Turkey

2 June 2021
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Grants for promoting digital agenda for Western Balkan CSOs

28 May 2021
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EU in Kosovo launches a call for proposal to support startups

28 May 2021
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New call for cross border projects Albania-Kosovo

28 May 2021
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New call for cross border projects Montenegro-Kosovo

28 May 2021
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Open call for storytelling workshop for young people

28 May 2021
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Open call for “Balkan Messengers” training course

28 May 2021
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Over €2 billion from EU to support culture, including Western Balkans

28 May 2021
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EU and EBRD support the recovery of Kosovo SMEs from COVID-19 crisis

20 May 2021
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EU invests an additional €40 million to help ease impact of COVID-19 crisis

20 May 2021
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Western Balkan Youth Talks: how can the EU connect better with youth?

11 May 2021
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#EuropeDay – the EU throws open its virtual doors!

7 May 2021
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Commissioner Várhelyi travels to the Western Balkans as first EU funded vaccines arrive

3 May 2021
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EU Open Data Days – Shaping our future with open data

30 April 2021
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EU and EFSE unleash additional €40 million in response to the pandemic

30 April 2021
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TAIEX flagship event: taking the European Green Deal beyond EU borders

29 April 2021
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The EU supports Western Balkans with a new project on prevention of radicalisation

23 April 2021
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The EU and Austria secure COVID-19 vaccines for the Western Balkans

23 April 2021
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The Power of a Hashtag – Online Youth Activism Event

13 April 2021
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Balkan Trafik festival celebrates its 15th anniversary online

13 April 2021
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EU funded training on fact-checking for Kosovo journalists

31 March 2021
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Erasmus+ brings over €26.2 billion to support mobility and cooperation

31 March 2021
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Call for applications for students and young journalists in Kosovo

19 March 2021
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New Youth Newsroom for young journalists in South East Europe and Turkey

17 March 2021
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EFSE facilitates prizes and visibility for women entrepreneurs in tech

5 March 2021
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EU and UN Women address the violence against women in the Western Balkans

5 March 2021
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RCC webinars on tourism products for new markets

5 March 2021
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RCC awards six innovative digital solution projects on tourism in the Western Balkans

2 March 2021
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RYCO and EU fund new project in Kosovo

25 February 2021
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Skills gap growing in EU neighbourhood

24 February 2021
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EU supports vaccination efforts in the Western Balkans

19 February 2021
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EU launches the secretariat of a new initiative for coal regions in transition

19 February 2021
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RYCO and EU fund new project in Montenegro

18 February 2021
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Informal exploratory talks with Kosovo for association to Horizon Europe

11 February 2021
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Virtual exhibition “New Year, New Artists, New Hopes” is now open

9 February 2021
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Applications now open for 2021 EU Award for Roma integration

8 February 2021
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High school debates crossing borders in the Western Balkans

5 February 2021
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The EIB Group boosts financing for the Western Balkans in 2020

3 February 2021
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Green financing boost for farmers in Kosovo

2 February 2021
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Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) launches the 2021 Social Cohesion Award to recognise outstanding social action in Europe

22 January 2021
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The Head of the EU Office in Kosovo / EU Special Representative Tomáš Szunyog visits Kosovo’s northern municipalities

22 December 2020
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The EU Office in Kosovo/ EUSR joins global campaign for the elimination of violence against women

22 December 2020
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The Regional Cooperation Council and UNDP launch Women’s Economic Empowerment Initiative

10 December 2020
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European Commission approves financial assistance of over €138 million for Kosovo

9 September 2020
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Team Europe: fighting the pandemic and infodemic in the Western Balkans, including Kosovo

6 August 2020
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Tomáš Szunyog appointed as new EU Special Representative for Kosovo

31 July 2020
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The European Commission signs macro-financial assistance loan agreement with Kosovo worth up to €100 million

30 July 2020

Publications

This fact sheet provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans

Author: European Union

Factsheets | Published in: 2024

This fact sheet provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans

EU Support to Roma Integration in the Western Balkans

Author: European Commission

Factsheets | Published in: 2023

This publication provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans.

Key milestones

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2013
April

‘Brussels Agreement’ between Belgrade and Pristina signed

2016
April

The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between EU and Kosovo enters into force

2016
May

The European Commission proposes visa-free travel for the people of Kosovo

2016
October

First meeting of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Council

2018
July

Commission confirms that Kosovo has fulfilled all outstanding visa liberalisation benchmarks

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