Author: WeBalkans

YEAs Contribute to River Cleanup Initiative in Albania

Written by WeBalkans on 23 Nov 2023. Posted in News.

In a proactive demonstration of their commitment to environmental stewardship, Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) in Albania actively participated in the River Clean Up Day event held in Kurbin on November 18, organized by the EU Delegation to Albania. Three dedicated YEAs from Albania enthusiastically engaged in this collective endeavor, successfully removing approximately one ton of urban waste from the banks of the Mati River. Beyond the physical cleanup, they also deepened their understanding of the profound impact that individual choices can have on the planet, thanks to a thought-provoking discussion on “Building an Environmentally Sustainable Future.” The YEAs who played a pivotal role in this initiative were Jursi Temali, Rexhina Pelivani, and Stjuart Islamaj.

YEAs Contribute to Brave New Media Forum

Written by WeBalkans on 23 Nov 2023. Posted in News.

From December 17th to 18th, Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from all across the Western Balkans (WB6) region actively participated in the dynamic @bravenewmedia event. This gathering provided a platform for young voices to converge and shape the future of media. As part of #BNMF23, our YEAs, represented by @maja.trajkovic and @arlindhamza, engaged in a deep-dive session. During this session, they discussed the YEA Network, the connectivity and bonds among its members, and the significance of this collaboration for both the present and the future of the region. The overarching message conveyed was, “The past belongs to the past; the present and the future belong to us.” Participants from the YEA Network included Kristian Petro, Tarik Bico, Arlind Hamza, Iva Korovic, Dmitriy Churin, Elica Matevska, Stanisha Stankovikj, Maja Trajkovic, Adrijana Nijitovic, and Teodora Cekic.

YEAs Take Part in Starfest 2023

Written by WeBalkans on 23 Nov 2023. Posted in News.

On November 15, 2023, Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) from Bosnia and Herzegovina actively participated in the second edition of Starfest. Starfest stands as one of the most prominent events in Bosnia and Herzegovina, dedicated to youth employment. This year’s gathering brought together over 60 companies and NGOs from Bosnia and Herzegovina and featured more than 20 discussions and workshops. During the event, YEAs made a valuable contribution by participating in the panel discussion titled “Tips and Tricks for Career Development.” Tarik Bičo, a member of the 1st generation of YEAs, introduced the YEA network and shared insightful advice for young individuals navigating their career-building journey. Furthermore, YEAs conducted a Media and Information Literacy workshop, extending their workshop outreach across the Western Balkans region. Additionally, they had the opportunity to visit the premises of the ReLOaD2 project at UN House Sarajevo and engage in discussions with project representatives, exploring potential partnerships. Overall, YEAs played an active and meaningful role in Starfest 2023, contributing to discussions on youth employment and career development.

YEAs participate in the Balkan Economic Forum

Written by WeBalkans on 23 Nov 2023. Posted in News.

With the aim of fostering a lasting positive impact on economic growth, regional cooperation, and the promotion of peace and security across the Balkan nations, the Balkan Economic Forum 2023 convened on November 17th in Tirana. This expansive conference serves a vital role in supporting the development and implementation of innovative strategies while seeking effective solutions to the current economic challenges facing the Balkan countries. This year, the Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) also actively participated in the forum. This engagement presented a valuable opportunity for YEAs to collaborate with leaders, academics, students, media representatives, and both public and private sector stakeholders in discussing and addressing the significant economic challenges confronting the region. The discussions revolved around Balkan perspectives and explored strategies for the seamless integration of the region into the EU market.

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

Written by WeBalkans on 23 Nov 2023. Posted in News.

At the beginning of this month, the European Commission adopted a new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, with the aim of bringing some of the benefits of membership to the region in advance of accession, boost economic growth and accelerate much needed socio-economic convergence. The objective should be to enable partners to step up reforms and investments to significantly accelerate the speed of the enlargement process and the growth of their economies. For this, a new €6 billion Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans has been proposed for the period 2024-2027. Payments will happen only after the fulfilment of agreed reforms.

The EU has recently released fact sheets in English and all Western Balkan languages containing comprehensive information about the Growth Plan. These fact sheets are available for viewing and downloading on the Publication section of the webalkans.eu website.