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๐ In Ohrid, Kosovo and Serbia, with the facilitation of the EU, finalised the Implementation Annex for the Brussels Agreement.
This video explains the key commitments under the Annex that will guide the implementation of the Brussels Agreement.
๐ฅ Watch the video in three different languages:
English: https://t.co/jsWZm6Kdqe
Albanian: https://t.co/YKwleItxMF
Serbian: https://t.co/6bLlAStnhq
๐ฃ Many discussions around the KosovoโSerbia Brussels Agreement focus on political narratives, but few explain what the agreement actually contains.
This video provides a clear and concise overview of the Agreement, including its background, main commitments, and its role in the EU-led normalization of relations between the two countries.
๐นWatch the video in three different languages:
English: https://t.co/o1UiPq3Guj
Albanian: https://t.co/PENcMU9vvb
Serbian: https://t.co/dWNrYff1Ac
โก๏ธOur next video explains how this agreement is intended to be implemented.
๐ Policy Alert | CBAM & EU accession
Full ETS linkage is the only sustainable path to a permanent CBAM exemption for the Western Balkansโprotecting competitiveness, decarbonization & energy security.
Read more ๐
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#CBAM #EUAccession #WesternBalkans #EUETS
๐ Balkans Group hosted the Western Balkans Policy Hub, bringing together experts from the EU Commission, Energy Community Secretariat, national regulators, civil society, and partner organisations. Participants discussed energy security, regional cooperation, governance, investments, and the transition to sustainable energy in the region.
๐ค This event is supported by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency โ Sida.
๐๏ธ For more insights, visit โ https://t.co/BIz5U0eRVa
#energysecurity #westernbalkans #euintegration #regionalcooperation #energytransition #decarbonisation #renewableenergy #sustainableenergy #energyinvestments #balkansgroup
The event will also launch the Western Balkan Energy Policy Hub, a long term platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange that will support inclusive policymaking and sustained progress across the energy sector. #policyforum#policymaking#energysecurity
This 10 December, Balkans Group hosts the Policy Forum โ#WesternBalkans Energy Policy Hub: #EnergySecurity, The Way Forwardโ in Prishtina.
The Forum will bring together institutions, experts, and partners from across the region to address the most pressing questions on energy security in the #WB6.
โ The work to strengthen the capacities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora continues.
From September 9 to 11 2025, Balkans Group facilitated the second training module on ๐๐ถ๐ช๐ญ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ ๐ค๐ข๐ฑ๐ข๐ค๐ช๐ต๐ช๐ฆ๐ด ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ช๐ฏ๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ต๐ถ๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ ๐ค๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐จ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ค๐ฆ ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ค๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ, for the officials of the MFAD. In cooperation with Empower Partners, and with the support of GIZ Kosovo, the Balkans Group - led training focused on equipping members and the officials of the ministry with practical skills to navigate institutional reforms and strengthen organizational performance.
Over three days, participants explored how to:
โข Manage institutional change effectively and equitably;
โข Adapt to evolving organizational structures and clarify roles and responsibilities;
โข Strengthen interdepartmental cooperation and knowledge-sharing;
โข Plan and allocate financial, human, and technical resources strategically;
โข Integrate gender perspectives into every stage of institutional reform;
Through group work, practical exercises, and simulations, participants developed tools they can apply directly in their daily work to improve collaboration, problem-solving, and overall organizational performance.
๐ A big thank you to the MFAD team for their commitment to continuous learning and for building stronger institutions that serve both citizens and diaspora communities.
#BalkansGroup #EmpowerPartners #GIZ #MFAD #SupportDiaspora
๐ข New Opportunity Alert!
Balkans Group is looking for a SENIOR POLICY RESEARCHER to join our team.
๐ Deadline: 11 August 2025
๐ Details & Application: https://t.co/Mkq5CXhBZL
Apply now and be part of the Balkans Group!
โ Under the Global Programme โShaping development-oriented migrationโ (MEG), the first training session of the project โStrengthening MFAD Capacities to Support Diaspora Organizations in Accessing Fundingโ was successfully delivered on July 2โ3!
Implemented by Balkans Policy Research Group (Balkans Group) and Empower Partners, with support from GIZ, the two-day training equipped Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora (MFAD) staff with practical tools to better guide and support diaspora organizations applying for MFAD funding, with a strong focus on inclusive outreach and tailored assistance.
The sessions were highly interactive, with MFAD staff actively sharing real-life challenges and experiences from the field, making for a practical and solution-oriented learning environment.
๐ Whatโs next? The second training package is coming in September โ building further on this momentum to strengthen MFADโs engagement with the diaspora.
Many thanks to the MFAD team for their energy, openness, and commitment to making this initiative a success! ๐
๐ For more: https://t.co/VhJao2q5nT
#BalkansGroup #EmpowerPartners #GIZ #MFAD #SupportDiaspora
๐ฃBalkans Group is looking for a POLICY RESEARCHER to join our team.
๐The closing date for applications is 26 May 2025.
๐ For more details, visit the link: https://t.co/uzqwHPGR49
๐ฃBalkans Group is looking for a Project Coordinator & Researcher to join our team.
๐The closing date for applications is 4 April 2025.
๐ For more details, visit the link: https://t.co/WXgV8mQ4Di
๐ฃ Balkans Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the President of the Republic of Kosovo and the Embassy of Sweden in Kosovo
The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, the Swedish Ambassador to Kosovo, Jonas Westerlund, and the Executive Director of the Balkans Policy Research Group, Naim Rashiti, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in a ceremony organized by the Office of the President.
๐ This Memorandum of Understanding establishes support for the Office of the President with technical and professional expertise with the generous support of the Swedish Government.
The expert support for the Office of the President of the Republic of Kosovo is part of the project โAdvancing the European Agenda for Kosovo: Consolidating Peace, Institutions, and Implementation of EU-related Reforms and Agendas,โ funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
๐ https://t.co/swIxt3240R
@SwedeninKosovo@BalkansGroup
๐ฃBalkans Group is looking for a Finance Manager to join our team.
๐The closing date for applications is 14 February 2025.
๐ For more details, visit the link: https://t.co/UktwTfz0A5
๐Celebrating the 10th anniversary of impactful work, the Balkans Group has been at the forefront of addressing Kosovo's and the regionโs most pressing challenges.
Through supporting peace, fostering dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, strengthening institutions, advancing regional cooperation, and driving reforms related to the EU integration process, we have achieved notable results.
Explore our factsheets to learn more about our work - how we have driven change and created impact by engaging decision-makers, policy experts, and civic groups to develop innovative policy solutions for democratic consolidation and social cohesion.
๐For more details, visit the link: https://t.co/jv1idQX7G6