Democracy and fundamental rights
The EU is a community of shared values and laws. Democracy, equality, justice… and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms are the cornerstones of the EU project. The same values and conditions apply to aspiring EU members.
That’s why the EU supports its Western Balkan partners in implementing reforms to strengthen and improve their democratic institutions and justice systems. This goes hand-in-hand with support for civil society, independent media and protecting human rights.
Opportunities
Democracy and fundamental rights
EU launches call to support civil society in Serbia
The EU Delegation to Serbia has launched a new call for proposals for civil society organisations. The EU-funded call for proposals is worth €4.8 million and aims at empowering civil society in Serbia to actively participate in decision making by further stimulating an enabling an environment for civil society, thus strengthening Serbia’s EU integration process.
Funding opportunities
Civil society organisations
16/09/2022
Democracy and fundamental rights
Calling young Europeans!
The Europeans Podcast and Are We Europe Audio are looking for new contributors to the “This Is What A Generation Sounds Like” podcast series, supported by Allianz Kulturstiftung. The new contributors have to be young Europeans (aged 18-34) ready to tell intimate stories from their village/ town/ city/ region which will be presented as beautiful visual animations as well as audio-only podcasts. Storytellers will be paid €800 to work with producers on bringing their personal stories to life in one of the series’ episodes. The call is open to submissions from duos or teams.
Jobs, internships & volunteering opportunities
Journalists & media organisations, Students & young people, Other
22/08/2022
Main programmes and initiatives
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Publications
Regional Housing Programme Regional Factsheet
Factsheets | Published in: 2021
This factsheet provides fact and figures on the impact of the Regional Housing Programme's (RHP) support in BiH, Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia. The European Union is the largest donor of the programme.
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Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans Factsheet
Factsheets | Published in: 2021
The EU Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans plan identifies ten investment flagships. It aims to spur long-term recovery, accelerate the green and digital transition, and foster regional cooperation and convergence with the EU.