The Clingendael Institute’s geopolitical mapping of the Western Balkans highlights a troubling trend: external influences are actively undermining the enabling environment for a stable and democratic civil society. While the region is formally on the path to EU integration, a complex web of international powers is exerting influence that erodes democracy and stability. This poses a significant challenge to the ability of civil society to operate freely and effectively. The findings underscore the urgency for the EU to formulate effective policies that counter these destabilizing influences and create a more secure and predictable environment for civil society development. Read more here.
Source: Clingendael Institute
