News and updates from BCSDN and the region
On 12 March 2026, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) organised a conference in Skopje bringing together representatives of CSOs, social partners, EU institutions…
Read more →From 3 to 6 March, BCSDN conducted its annual advocacy mission to Brussels at a pivotal moment for EU democracy initiatives and enlargement policy. As…
Read more →The European Union is entering a new phase in shaping its democracy instruments and funding framework, including the EU Civil Society Strategy, the European Democracy…
Read more →BCSDN is organising a targeted advocacy visit to Brussels from 3–6 March to engage with EU institutions and policymakers at a pivotal moment for the…
Read more →Reflections from an online roundtable: BCSDN Conversations: The Consequences and Impact of the EU’s Democracy Instruments and Polices on the WBT Civic Space Amid heightened…
Read more →21 January 2026 | 14:00–15:30 | Online | Zoom registration link available HERE What do the EU Civil Society Strategy, the European Democracy Shield, and the…
Read more →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…
Read more →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…
Read more →In recent years, the European Union has taken steps to strengthen transparency and accountability in how foreign interests seek to influence EU decision-making. The Directive on Transparency of Third-Country Interest Representation is a central part of this effort, designed to ensure that lobbying activities carried out on behalf of non-EU governments or entities are visible
Read more →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”.…
Read more →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…
Read more →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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