BCSDN Welcomes the European Parliament’s Adoption of the Anti-SLAPP Directive
BCSDN welcomes the adoption of the Anti-SLAPP Directive – also known as Daphne’s Law – by the European Parliament during its first reading. The Directive…
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BCSDN 14th Background Analysis of the EC Enlargement Package 2023: Empower Civil Society to Seize the EU Momentum!
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) has released its 14th analysis of the European Commission’s annual reports assessing civil society development in the Western…
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Policy Paper: AML/CFT Regulations and Implications on CSOs in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
We are happy to present you the latest BCSDN policy paper, shedding light on the complex interplay between Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing…
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BCSDN at CoE First Exchange of Views with Civil Society
On 15 September 2023, in Strasbourg, the Council of Europe Secretary General organized the First Regular Exchange of Views with Civil Society, with representatives from…
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Furthering the Dialogue with Council of Europe on AML/CFT issues in WBT
Following the letter sent to the Council of Europe where we expressed concerns and reservations over the Report on the regional terrorism financing risk assessment…
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BCSDN Opinion on IPA III Consultations: A Need for Inclusive, Structured, and Effective Collaboration Process
BCSDN’s input on the IPA III Multi-Country Action Document 2024, submitted to TACSO on 11 July as part of the open consultations, emphasizes the significance…
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BCSDN at EU TACSO 3 Civil Society Forum for the Western Balkans and Türkiye 2023
BCSDN played a significant role at the EU TACSO 3 Civil Society Forum for the Western Balkans and Türkiye 2023, happening in Podgorica between 31…
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BCSDN Conducts Second Workshop on Monitoring Matrix Methodology Revision
This week BCSDN members and EO representatives spent few days in Podgorica for the second Monitoring Matrix methodology revision workshop, discussing upon changes to the…
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BCSDN reaction to FARA initiatives in the region: Defending Democracy will Defeat Democracy
Foreign Agents Registration Acts (FARA) globally have been much criticized for their potential to stifle independent civil society organizations. This trend seems yet to be…
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BCSDN Advocacy on Empowering Civil Society in the EU, Western Balkans and in the European Parliament
On 2 March 2023, BCSDN organized a hybrid and open advocacy event with the Greens in the European Parliament under the title “Empowering civil society…
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BCSDN at Civil Society Days 2023, Organized by EESC
As a part of our advocacy journey, BCSDN took part in the official agenda of the Civil Society Days 2023, organized by European Economic and…
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BCSDN To Host Workshop and Advocacy Event in Brussels
The Balkan Civil Society Development Network (BCSDN) is excited to announce its upcoming workshop and advocacy event in Brussels. On 1 March, together with our…
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