CSF Western Balkans

Berlin ProcessCivil Society Forum - #CSF2024 brings together WB think tanks and CSOs to discuss key challenges for the Western Balkans and Regional Cooperation

[EFB @Balkan_Fund]

The open call for Core Programmatic Support Grants 2026 is open!

Strengthen trust, dialogue, and social cohesion in the Balkans with support for your organization’s core work.
Apply here 🔗 https://t.co/QLZHvZx0bT | 💶 Up to €20,000 | Deadline DEC 19, 2025 (5 PM CET)

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

Future of the Berlin Process: What was achieved so far and where should it head next? With the Berlin Process 2025 on the horizon, it's time to reflect on its past and shape its future. Read insights from Dr. Christian Hagemann & Dr. @stormy_mildner:🔗 https://t.co/8bJf4W3fDX

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

How can the Berlin Process drive progress for the Western Balkans? Drawing on high-level discussions in the past months, our new publication features civil society leaders on challenges & opportunities at play heading into the Berlin Process 2025.

🔗 https://t.co/HBlsqxzXwd

[European Western Balkans 🇪🇺 @EWB_eu]

[INTERVIEW] Berlin Process 2025 should focus on implementing existing commitments.

@stormy_mildner and Christian Hagemann spoke for EWB about the priorities of the Berlin Process and the upcoming Think Tank & Civil Society Forum. #CSF2025

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https://t.co/0ObTChmSSh

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

Our #EvaluationDialogue on the future of the #BerlinProcess & the #WesternBalkans wrapped up after a day of fruitful exchange. Thanks to all speakers & participants from UK & German govs, #CivilSociety experts, #BerlinProcess side fora & regional orgs for their valuable insights!

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

Looking ahead to the #BerlinProcess 2025: At our #EvaluationDialogue, @FCDOGovUK's Alisha Patel outlined UK priorities, followed by input from Jannis von Oy (German Chancellery). Envisaged focus areas and topics of the #CSF2025 were presented by Jeremy Lang @BritishCouncil

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

We @AspenGermany & @sudosteuropa formally handed over the host of the #CSF to @BritishCouncil in presence of @UKinGermany (@Kieran_drake) — with 2025 marking 10 years of #CSF as part of the #BerlinProcess! We look forward to a fruitful continuation of #CivilSociety involvement!

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

Session 3 of our #CSF2024 #EvaluationDialogue explores progress & obstacles in energy transition, decarbonization, & environmental protection in the #WesternBalkans with @HarbasNihad & @alekstrajce (@ppnea) and discusses what the #BerlinProcess can contribute in this regard

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

What did the #BerlinProcess achieve on reconciliation, gender/diversity & cyber security? In our #EvaluationDialogue @todorovicsophia (@YIHRSrbija), Tania Ivanova (@reactormkd) & Olivera Nikolic (@MNEMediaInst) share civil society insights & suggestions from the #WesternBalkans

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

Kicking off the #BerlinProcess #EvaluationDialogue: In Session 1 @ZoranNechev (@IDSCS_Skopje) & @HashaniAlban (@Riinvest) share analysis & recommendations on EU integration of the #WesternBalkans & the Common Regional Market and put forward suggestions for the #BerlinProcess 2025

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

Kicking off our #BerlinProcess #CSF2024 evaluation dialogue with exchanges over dinner between civil society experts from the #WesternBalkans, stakeholders from the EU & regional organizations, including an input by Dr. Niels von Redecker @GermanyDiplo @sudosteuropa @AspenGermany

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

We are honored to present the results & recommendations of the #CSF2024 of the #BerlinProcess today to the @Bundestag EU Affairs Committee chaired by @ToniHofreiter ! @stormy_mildner @AspenGermany @C_hgmann @sudosteuropa

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

📖 Want to dive deeper? Check out our Conference Report for key takeaways, expert insights, and in-depth discussions from the Civil Society and Think Tank Forum 2024. Read it here 👉 https://t.co/DlWl1igpbe

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

📚 On the #BerlinProcess 10th anniversary, you can read our study which provides an overview & roadmap of its milestones, challenges, & opportunities for progress for the #WesternBalkans. Explore the findings here 👉 https://t.co/ftCkxvTspR #CSF2024

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

📄 After months of discussion & a handover to @Scholz @vonderleyen & other leaders at the #BerlinProcess Summit, you can now read policy recommendations from the Civil Society & Think Tank Forum 2024! Have a look 👉https://t.co/ZfM2LqffUM #CSF2024

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

This initiative continues in 2025! We’re excited to build on these achievements as we look to follow-ups, advocacy, and an official handover event next year. #CSF2024 #BerlinProcess #WesternBalkans

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

As we approach the end of the year, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the milestones, insightful discussions, and impactful recommendations we’ve achieved in this year’s Civil Society and Think Tank Forum 2024, co-organized by @sudosteuropa and @AspenGermany #CSF2024 🧵

[CSF Western Balkans @csf_wb]

We extend our heartfelt thanks to @GermanyDiplo for its generous support. We also thank our rapporteurs, @IDSCS_Skopje @YIHRSerbia @reactormkd @Riinvest RESET @PPNEA @MNEMediaInst, and the authors of our stocktaking study, @madzarica and Silvana Mojsovska.