Balkan Trust for Democracy

Balkan Trust for Democracy, a project of @GMFUS. BTD supports democracy, good governance, and Euroatlantic integration in the Western Balkans.

[Belgrade Security Conference @B_S_C_org]

Explore the Zeitenwende beyond Germany!

Watch the #BSC2023 panelists @matschie, @thousandfriend, @fbieber, and @akuchenbecker29 discuss the internal political situation in Germany and the longevity of the change of its foreign/defence policies.👇🏻
https://t.co/iJ3jSciJ1h

[Belgrade Security Conference @B_S_C_org]

📢Exciting News! Introducing BSC Trends, the newest flagship initiative from the Belgrade Security Conference!

Get your #BSCTrends2023 copy here 👇🏻

https://t.co/TYJKFHS1DX

[Heather A. Conley @ConleyHeather1]

2023 has been a challenging, rewarding and tumultuous year that has shown more than ever the need for the work that GMF does. I invite you to watch a short video of GMF in action. I believe you will come away inspired by @gmfus' work.

https://t.co/3uz7ZtralL

[Balkan Trust for Democracy @BalkanTrust]

📺🇺🇸 @dijalogregion has started US Elections Training program for Serbian journalists. Project is supported by @gmfus and @USAID. https://t.co/nSJe8zF8kg via @USizbori @americanosrbija

[Balkan Trust for Democracy @BalkanTrust]

.@BalkanTrust ,@gmfus received an appreciation award for 20 Years of Partnership and Cooperation from @BFPE_BFPI. The award was given in honor of BFPE's 20th anniversary. BTD is proud to receive recognition for its commitment to fostering long-term partnerships.

[Balkan Trust for Democracy @BalkanTrust]

🎙 “LIVE FROM THE FUTURE“- Innovative Strategies to Increase Brand, Audience and Media Revenue
Follow the conference organized by @Nova_ekonomija and supported by @BalkanTrust live 👇
https://t.co/NsSi6RGS19

[NOVA EKONOMIJA @Nova_ekonomija]

Počela je naša medijska konferencija #UzivoIzBuducnosti
Ako niste ovde, gledajte nas uživo 👇🏼
https://t.co/JD7uaqNv6p

[German Marshall Fund @gmfus]

#Poland1989Moment | Tune in for reactions on Poland’s most consequential election from @M_Baranowski in Warsaw, @gesine_weber in Paris, @markus_ziener + @SudhaDavidWilp in Berlin, & @kristineberz + @JoshRudes in DC.

⏰12:00pm EST/6:00pm CET: https://t.co/YFVFv6Wvxi

[Belgrade Security Conference @B_S_C_org]

@Bundeskanzler @matschie @thousandfriend @gmfus @fbieber @BiEPAG @CSEESGraz @akuchenbecker29 @ecfr Reduction of #Germany telecommunication dependency on #Huawei, solar power production on #China still pending due to reluctance of #business

#BSC2023

[Belgrade Security Conference @B_S_C_org]

Challenges of decoupling, enlargement, security only getting bigger.

"I do not get the sense of urgency within the coalition that was reflected in Zeitenwende speech. In part, because of AFD far-right party".

[Jelena Pejić Nikić @ueuachic]

Great panel on German Zeitenwende at #BSC2023

Panelists agree the shift is real, at political level and in public opinion, but is it enough, has it been rather sluggish thus far, and is it perceived as such by partners? They asess 🇩🇪 delivered ca 80% of what was promised in 2022

[Belgrade Security Conference @B_S_C_org]

.@thousandfriend, Senior Fellow @gmfus, says that Germany has become second-largest supplier of arms to #Ukraine, and that 63% of citizens were in favour of sending military supplies.

Germany has also increased its commitment towards defence spending, towards 2% NATO expenditure "standard".

#BSC2023

[Balkan Trust for Democracy @BalkanTrust]

German public and political opinion have shifted substantially since January 2022 @thousandfriend @gmfus #BSC2023

[German Marshall Fund @gmfus]

▶️Tune in to @B_S_C_org's #BSC2023 to hear from GMF's @thousandfriend on Germany's Zeitenwende: https://t.co/Fj7tCVsvWB

[Balkan Trust for Democracy @BalkanTrust]

Follow #BSC2023 panel on Germany’s foreign and defence policy with @thousandfriend,Senior Fellow, @gmfus

[Belgrade Security Conference @B_S_C_org]

#Panel "Zeitenwende: A U-turn Nobody Predicted" is about to begin.

#StayTuned
https://t.co/mJzsus2Wi5

[Srdjan Cvijic @srdjancvijic]

“We must bring new energy we cannot be stuck with stabilocracy…” says @HConleyGMF @gmfus in her keynote speech at #BSC2023 thanks @BalkanTrust for your support! @B_S_C_org

[German Marshall Fund @gmfus]

LIVE | GMF President @HConleyGMF is live at #BSC2023 for a keynote speech on pursuing transatlantic understanding of this historic moment.

@B_S_C_org https://t.co/t4RuzpQF7e

[Belgrade Security Conference @B_S_C_org]

@VonDobeneck @BoschStiftung Core funding is a mounting issue for #CSO sustainability in Serbia.

Build-up of philanthropic infrastructure essential, as the citizen participation is on the rise in the region.

#BSC2023

[Belgrade Security Conference @B_S_C_org]

@VonDobeneck @BoschStiftung 50% of civil society organisations in Serbia are under pressure/existential threat (!!!)

Some 20 million dollars enter the #WesternBalkans through private philanthropy - which is nothing compared to the needs of the citizens in the region.

#BSC2023

[Belgrade Security Conference @B_S_C_org]

Philanthropy will be challenged by the powers of the state, they are already facing accusations in different countries, but financing of programmes may present alternative to "mainstream" political education.

"Investing in youth, leadership, career development" - Gordana Delić, Regional Director @gmfus for #BSC2023

[Balkan Trust for Democracy @BalkanTrust]

“When we risk with supporting certain initiatives, we may not like the result and that’s OK, it’s a learning curve” - Gordana Delic, Regional Director @gmfus #philanthropy #BSC2023