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The Social Consequences of the Global Economic Crisis in South East Europe
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9. Jul. 2013
This new publication by the LSEE is edited by Will Bartlett and Milica Uvalić. The impact of the Eurozone crisis on the peripheral countries of the EU has been well documented, with much commentary and debate about the social and economic impact on EU member States such as Greece, Spain and Portugal. However, the serious social consequences of the economic crisis on the countries of South East Europe have been far less in the spotlight of public awareness. This book presents a ...
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Report from the EC concerning the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region
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8. Jul. 2013
The Strategy operates at an intermediate level between national and EU-wide work on topics such as research and innovation, migration or security. It strengthens the integration of countries with the EU, and brings countries in the Western Balkans, Moldova and regions of the Ukraine closer to the Union. After 18 months of implementation, significant achievements are evident. The Strategy: promotes concrete transnational projects with impacts on the Region and gives new impulse to ...
This factsheet takes stock of achievement so far and future challenges as for the EU Strategy for the Danube Region.
European Commission http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/cooperate/danube/pdf/pamphlet.pdf
... supported by €11.5 million in grant funds provided by the European Union for technical cooperation programmes and investment incentives for borrowers, who will benefit from consultation and advice such as free energy audits. The programme covers the countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Serbia. Eligible borrowers include private sector companies, energy service companies (ESCOs), municipalities and public building owners. WeBSEFF II builds on the success of the fully committed Western Balkans Sustainable Energy Financing Facility I (WeBSEFF I), launched in April 2009. A first loan under the framework is being provided to Raiffeisen Bank ...
... The conference presented results from analyses performed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, revealing similar media coverage patterns of EU related topics. The majority of reports present high-level state political activities, whereas the everyday stories of normal citizens are neglected. The EU is also represented, though primarily through politicians. Finally, commentary by NGOs, experts and other stakeholders are almost absent from the media ...
The book presents the main findings of a study of current trends and issues in higher education which was conducted in seventeen higher education institutions from eight countries of the Western Balkans. The study was included in a broader research project entitled Differentiation, equity, productivity: The social and economic consequences of expanded and differentiated higher education systems – internationalisation aspects" (DEP) supported by a grant from the Slovenian Research Agency ...
The other main highlight is a look into the joint auditing process (European Commission and national authorities) to ensure Cohesion Policy funding is properly spent. Also featured are an overview of the recently published Strategic Report on Cohesions Policy, a preview of October's OPEN DAYS event, and an article on the review of State Aid regulations. This issue of Panorama magazine will be available in 24 languages in the coming weeks. The summer 2013 edition of Panorama magazine is now ...
... and innovation links: tackling common challenges in areas like health, energy and sustainable transport. The EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) The EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) covers 9 EU countries (Germany, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia) and 5 non-EU countries (Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova). Projects include: The co-operative approach has helped to complete the Vidin-Calafat Bridge between Bulgaria and Romania - a vital link on a key priority route of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The bridge is only the second one along the 630 ...
This factsheet provides a short but clear information on the current status, financial assistance and economic cooperation between Croatia and the EU
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Citizens Will Have a Sigh of Relief, End for Scoundrels - article by Secretary General of Regional Cooperation Council
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26. Jun. 2013
... in our region. The average GDP in the region is just 38% of the EU average. It is a terrifying figure. It means that the gap between Serbia and EU is constantly deepening. The potential for frustrations, protests and instability is thus increasing. This is not in the interest of Serbia. Opening of negotiations on Serbia’s entry into the EU and the commencement of negotiations on Stabilisation and Accession Agreement for Kosovo* linked with it, are extremely important as they bring concrete opportunities to lessen lagging behind of the economy. Negotiations are the key. From the moment negotiations open, EU ceases to be a political ...
