2026 marks the 30th anniversary of TAIEX – the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange Instrument. To commemorate this important milestone, Young European Ambassadors from the Western Balkans played an active role in helping the European Commission bring the human stories of European cooperation through TAIEX to broader local audiences.
They conducted interviews with key public officials across the region and produced compelling video content for the campaign. These stories highlighted not only how TAIEX strengthens public institutions, but also how it delivers tangible improvements in people’s everyday lives. On this occasion, twelve YEAs were invited to take part in the Institution Building Days, held in Brussels on 22–23 April 2026.
During this high-level event, they actively engaged in discussions on the future of EU enlargement and had the opportunity to meet with the Commissioner for Enlargement, Ms. Marta Kos. A clear message resonated throughout the event: Real change is driven by people. When the EU works hand in hand with local partners, knowledge becomes action, cooperation becomes impact, and progress becomes something people can truly feel in their everyday lives.
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