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From crisis to opportunity: A new era for trade in the Western Balkans

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, borders became choke points, threatening the flow of essential goods and endangering the livelihoods of millions. Supply chains strained under the weight of delays, and businesses faced mounting losses. Yet, in the face of this crisis, an innovative solution emerged—the Green Lanes Initiative.

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Made of Us - Hits the road again...

Twelve creative influencers from the EU and Western Balkans are embarking on an unforgettable road trip in the EU Member States

News

‘Livanjski sir’ receives EU protection

‘Livanjski sir’ today becomes a product with a prestigious EU Protected Geographical Indication, joining a list of 3,639 products, whose quality and traditions are recognised and protected through the EU’s register for agricultural geographical indications.

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Using arts and culture to unite a divided community

“We always take pride in being a multinational city, but we realized that we had no space to unite and gather across ethnic lines."

LATEST NEWS

‘Livanjski sir’ receives EU protection

97 new Western Balkan Young European Ambassadors selected to shape the future of the region

New Leadership for EIB in the Western Balkans: A Step Towards Growth and EU Integration

Young European Ambassadors Spark Youth Engagement: Fresh Voices in the Western Balkans make change happen

European Commission welcomes inclusion of Albania and Montenegro in the Single Euro Payments Area

The European Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package

The European Commission approves reform agendas of Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia

Bulgaria and North Macedonia reconfirm commitment to continue construction of Railway Corridor VIII

STORIES

From crisis to opportunity: A new era for trade in the Western Balkans

Solidarity in Action: EU’s Response to Devastating Floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Made of Us- An EU Western Balkans Road Trip

Using arts and culture to unite a divided community

Culture Connects people and initiatives

CEMPROM’s green revolution: How the EU is helping a Serbian business lead the way in sustainability

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ScienceUs Upscale Academy – Scaling Citizen Science for Climate Resilience

The ScienceUs Upscale Academy offers citizen science initiatives a unique opportunity to scale their impact...

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Our Campaigns

Made of Us - Hits the Road Again

The EU-Western Balkans road trip
The roadtrip of a lifetime can inspire a vision for the future

Culture Connects

Our campaign promoting EU's support to arts and culture of the Western Balkans.

Latest from YEA

YEAs at South East Media Forum in Montenegro

Erasmus accreditations are a tool for organisations that want to open-up their activities to cross-border exchange and cooperation and are designed for organisations that plan to implement learning mobility activities on a regular basis. This call is launched in preparation of the European Union 2021-2027 Programme for education, training, youth and sport.

YEAs mark International Day of Democracy in Albania

YEAs at StartUp Weekend Skopje

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One click closer: Challenging stereotypes and unleashing creativity

EU Support Fuels Cultural Heritage Revival in the Western Balkans

Meet the celebrity bear from Montenegro

EU Support Ignites Creative Sparks in Western Balkans’ Film and Theatre Scene