News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Short Description: The Energy Community Secretariat, in cooperation with CEE Bankwatch Network, Balkan Green Energy News (BGEN), Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, and the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), invites young people to submit a short video on the theme “What a Just Energy Transition Means to You and Your Community.” Applicants may compete in
Read more →Short Description: The Global Campus of Human Rights, in cooperation with the State University of Moldova, invites applications for the Cross-Regional School on Climate Action and Human Rights. The programme combines theory and practice to strengthen participants’ knowledge and skills on the human rights dimensions of climate change, sustainable development, climate governance, advocacy and regional
Read more →Short Description: The European AI & Society Fund is launching its EUR 2 million Building Narrative Power Programme, offering grants to support organisations in developing and testing public-interest narratives on AI. The programme focuses on three themes: AI and data centres, AI and jobs, and AI and young people’s lives. Selected organisations will also participate
Read more →Short Description: The Peacebuilding Network (Mreža za izgradnju mira) invites nominations for the 2026 Goran Bubalo Peace Award, recognising individuals and educational institutions for outstanding contributions to peacebuilding, human rights, justice and civic activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The award honours both long-term commitment and achievements made over the past year. Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Read more →Short Description: The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), in partnership with the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA), invites nominations for the Champion of Regional Cooperation Dr. Erhard Busek Award 2026. The award recognises individuals and organisations whose leadership, vision and long-term commitment have made an outstanding contribution to regional cooperation, European integration,
Read more →Short Description: People Powered, in partnership with the Democracy Narratives Alliance (DNA), invites creators worldwide to submit visual stories that inspire new narratives about democracy. The call seeks creative content that explores how people can collectively shape decisions affecting their communities and futures. Eligible formats include short videos, illustrations and graphics, with awards for the
Read more →The European Commission has launched a Call for Expression of Interest for membership in the new Civil Society Platform, a key deliverable of the EU Strategy for Civil Society. The Platform will provide a permanent and structured framework for dialogue between the Commission and civil society on democracy, the rule of law, fundamental rights, equality
Read more →The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will host its High-level Debate on EU Enlargement 2026 on 16 July in Brussels, bringing together EU institutions, governments and organised civil society to discuss the future of enlargement. The event will be opened by EESC President Séamus Boland and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, while Valentina Superti,
Read more →Thirty European civil society networks, including BCSDN, have urged the Council of the European Union to strengthen, not reduce EU investment in democracy by increasing the AgoraEU budget and safeguarding funding for the CERV+ programme in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). The joint letter warns that proposed budget cuts come as CSOs across Europe
Read more →The Annual Western Balkans Perception Surveys 2026, conducted under the WeBalkans project, show that public support for the European Union remains strong across the Western Balkans, with Serbia standing out as the only country where support for EU membership does not exceed 60%. Albania records the most positive perception of the EU (82%), followed by
Read more →24 CSOs in Albania, including BCSDN member Partners Albania, have issued a joint public statement following the 2 July protests in Tirana, expressing concern over allegations of disproportionate use of force, ill-treatment of detained protesters, obstacles to effective access to legal counsel and independent medical examinations, and the risk of losing key evidence. The organisations
Read more →The European Parliament has adopted a Resolution on Serbia, reaffirming that the country’s progress towards EU membership depends on genuine democratic reforms and their effective implementation. The Resolution calls for tangible progress in the rule of law, judicial independence, free and fair elections, media freedom, the fight against corruption and organised crime, and stronger engagement
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