WB: Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth & Sport
The European Union has presented a long-term strategy for cooperation with the Western Balkan region entitled “Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport”.
New CAF knowledge platform
CAF is the European Common Assessment Framework for better Quality in Public Administration. The CAF improves public sector organisations through self-assessment and contributes to Good Governance.
EASPD Regional Provider Forum: Promoting community-based services for PwD
On 17th September the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) and the Republic Center for Support of persons with Intellectual Disability (PORAKA) hosted the first ever EASPD Regional Provider Forum.
European Research Area corona platform
The platform is a one-stop shop providing comprehensive information about funding opportunities in relation to Coronavirus at European Union and national level.
Coronavirus: Erasmus+ mobilised for a strong response to the pandemic
The Commission has adopted a revision of the Erasmus+ 2020 Annual Work Programme, providing an additional €200 million to boost digital education and training and promote skills development and inclusion through creativity and the arts.
Parliamentary Elections in North Macedonia, 15 July 2020
On 15th July 2020, North Macedonians were called to vote for a new parliament.
EASPD Webinar: Covid-19 EU funding opportunities for non-EU Member States: 17 June, 14h00-15h00 CEST
This webinar aims to gather EU officials and EASPD members from the Western Balkans regions and the Eastern Partnership countries to present the main challenges faced by service providers, and the funding opportunities offered by the EU to address those needs.
Western Balkans and Turkey: Joint conclusions of the economic and financial dialogue of 19 May 2020
Representatives of the EU Member States, the Western Balkans and Turkey, the European Commission, the European Central Bank, and representatives of the central banks of the Western Balkans and Turkey met for their annual economic policy dialogue. The dialogue aims at preparing the Western Balkans and Turkey for the future participation in the European Semester.
European Integration: Council greenlights opening accession talks for North Macedonia and Albania
On the 25 March 2020, the Council of the European Union adopted conclusions on the enlargement and stabilisation and association process for two candidate countries: Albania and the Republic of North Macedonia.
New project: Updated review of Western Balkan economies regarding the European Pillar of Social Rights
The European Centre is currently updating the existing reviews on issues relevant to the European Pillar of Social Rights in the Western Balkans.