The Proceedings from the Regional Civil Society Conference “Resilient Voices: Western Balkans Civil Society in a Changing World,” held in Tirana and organized by BCSDN and Partners Albania, confirm that over 150 CSOs, policymakers, and donors gathered to call for stronger protection and sustainable support for the sector. Participants warned that restrictive laws, “foreign-agent” initiatives, and anti-terrorism measures are actively shrinking civic space and fueling self-censorship. The sudden withdrawal of major donors has deepened financial fragility, while potential future EU rules could add further administrative burdens for CSOs. Read more here.
Source: BCSDN
