BCSDN’s 2025 Year in Review
For civil society in the Western Balkans, 2025 was a year that tested resilience. However, for the Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN), it was…
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News and updates from BCSDN and the region
New BCSDN Research: The Missing Lens on Gender Equality in the Western Balkans
BCSDN is proud to announce the publication of its 2025 Research in Focus report, The Missing Lens: Rethinking the Enabling Environment for Gender Equality and…
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BCSDN Analysis: Civic Space and the 2025 Enlargement Package
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) has released its analysis of the European Commission’s 2025 Enlargement Package, titled “CIVIC SPACE AS A CREDIBILITY TEST”.…
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Volunteering as a Critical Defender of Civic Space in the Western Balkans: Highlights from the Regional EU Conference
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) highlights the critical role of volunteering as a powerful response to the shrinking civic space across the Western…
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BCSDN Amplifies Civil Society’s Call to Boycott Politically Motivated NGO Scrutiny Working Group
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN), as a committed member of the European Civic Forum (ECF), stands firmly alongside civil society organizations across Europe…
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BCSDN Presented Donor Report at SMART Balkans Regional Conference 2025
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) actively participated in the SMART Balkans Regional Conference 2025, titled “Think SMART: Rethinking the Old-School Funding Approach.” The high-level event…
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BCSDN Welcomes the First-ever EU Strategy for Civil Society with Calls for Stronger Enlargement Focus
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) warmly welcomes the adoption of the EU’s first-ever Strategy for Civil Society. We are pleased to see that…
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From Serbia to Brussels: BCSDN Highlights Advocacy Pathways for Civil Society at the Democracy & Rights Conference
At the 2025 Democracy & Rights Conference in Copenhagen, hosted by Nyt Europa and Global Focus, and held during the Danish EU Presidency, the Balkan…
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EU Enlargement Policy 2025 – A Critical Moment for Civil Society and Democratic Fundamentals
The European Commission’s 2025 Communication on EU Enlargement Policy confirms that the accession process is moving faster for some candidates, making enlargement a “realistic possibility”…
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New BCSDN Research: Donor Support, Civic Space, and the Future of Civil Society in the Western Balkans
Are shifting donor policies undermining civic space? International donor strategies are changing — and the effects are being felt across the Western Balkans.BCSDN’s new research,…
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Proceedings: Regional Conference, “Resilient Voices: WB Civil Society in a Changing World”
October 27, 2025 – The Regional Civil Society Conference, “Resilient Voices: Western Balkans Civil Society in a Changing World,” organized by the Balkan Civil Society…
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BCSDN Urges OGP to Combat Covert Attacks on Democracy in the Western Balkans
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain – The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) has called on the Open Government Partnership (OGP) to urgently address the subtle, systemic tactics…
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