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Background With the aim of encouraging mobility between higher education institutions in the Western Balkan countries and those in the European Union (EU), the European Commission initiated a series of measures to increase the share of students primarily from the Western Balkans who spend at least one semester away from their home institutions, but also the share of young people from EU member states who come to Western Balkan (WB) countries. Objectives Aim of the paper (published by the BRS ...
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[Document Announcement] Policy Brief – Bolstering the rule of law in the EU enlargement process towards the Western Balkans
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24. Jul. 2013
The Brief analyses the accession process of three Western Balkans countries, namely Croatia, Montenegro and FYR of Macedonia and offers recommendations for the European Commission leading towards a credible accession process as part of the solution to some of the challenges that Europe is facing today. He argues that the processes of enlargement and deeper European integration are not mutually exclusive and that the ...
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Open Call for attending the Alpbach summer school on European integration 2013 (ASSEI-B13)
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16. Jul. 2013
... Promote peace and stability throughout scientific cooperation in the country and abroad, Initiate democratic dialog and liberal discussions, Support civil society development in Serbia. The Club Alpbach Belgrade announces an open call for 25 candidates from the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, Kosovo* and Serbia ...
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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 ...
... Resources Unit, Joint Research Centre – European Commission Jürg Bloesch – Former President, International Association for Danube Research Meinhard Breiling - Director, BIENE, Soil and Bioenergy Network of European Countries Silvia Buhlea – Director, SOP Environment Intermediate Body Galaţi Andro Drecun – Deputy Minister, Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism of Montenegro Mădălin Enache – Director, Institute of Biology Bucharest, Romanian Academy Teodor Frolu - Ivan Patzaichin – Mila 23 Association Vasile Meiţă – Director General, URBAN-INCERC National Institute for Research and Development, Bucharest, Romania Iulian Nichersu – Senior researcher, Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development, Tulcea, Romania Nicolae Panin - ...
... II is 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 ...
... 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 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 ...
... 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 km river section of ...
