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| Publication, Publication Political Trends & Dynamics

In today's hyper-connected society, cyberspace is closely intertwined with our daily existence, influencing everything from public services to private interactions. But this convenience comes at a price, as our collective security is interconnected with the threats of data breaches, ransomware, cyber violence, and others. Europe and the United States have initiated groundbreaking efforts to establish a robust regulatory framework to combat these challenges. However, Southeast Europe, despite its proximity to Eastern Europe - where significant cyberattacks, often originating from Russia, have been documented for years - has been slow to address cybersecurity concerns, leaving itself exposed to attacks.

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| Publication, Publication Political Trends & Dynamics

Over the past few decades, migration dynamics have significantly shaped Southeastern Europe as a region. Most recently, Southeast Europe has been affected by the transit of refugees and migrants from other regions, and many of its citizens are emigrating. Unfortunately - regardless of the type of migration, no trend has received adequate reactions from government officials.

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24.04.2023 | Publication Social and Economic Justice, News, Social Democratic Politics and Values, Event

Europeanization or marginalization? Despite the European Union’s (EU) emphasis on the free movement of workers within the EU as part of the “Europeanization” of migration policy, national borders continue to shape various forms of precarious employment and precarious lives.

Aleksandra Lakić is a sociologist with a background in political sciences, she works as a researcher and program manager at Zajedničko Platform.

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This winter, eyes across Europe are on thermostats and energy bills, and concerns over energy supplies are overwhelmingly present. The threat of energy poverty is particularly high in Southeast Europe. This edition of Political Trends and Dynamics gathers insight from experts on what the winter ahead is going to mean for the region. With contributions from Stefan Bouzarovski, Marta Szpala, Simon Uzunov, Slavica Robić and an interview with Julian Popov, this edition discusses the different angles of the energy crisis that seems to be looming on the horizon since the aggression on Ukraine – and the potential solutions in taking on an active role in the energy transition. Our authors, scholars and practitioners in the field of energy,…

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05.12.2022 | Publication, Publication Social Democratic Politics and Values, News, Social Democratic Politics and Values

Ahead of tomorrow's EU - Western Balkans summit, we are sharing a reflection on a proposal that has raised a few eyebrows among the Western Balkans countries: European Political Community (EPC).

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| Publication, Publication Social Democratic Politics and Values

The launch of the European Political Community (EPC) has taken the Western Balkans aback. Yet the need for political engagement on strategic issues that are not limited to EU accession is more pressing than ever. Overly marketed, the EPC risks propagating delusive expectations among would-be Member states. Before the next meeting takes place in Chisinau, the Western Balkans need to gain clarity on the EPC's purpose, design and functioning, as well as the role the EU is to play therein. Rather than turning into one more big forum dedicated to intergovernmental cooperation, the EPC could become a political framework in which alliances are being forged across continental Europe by progressive governments seeking to bolster European…

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05.09.2022 | Publication, News, Event

In around 30 years, formerly communist Central and Southeastern Europe have lost millions of people, probably unseen in peacetime. The Western Balkans lost 1.3% of their population in 2018 alone. Planning adequate social policies in response to demographic trends has been part and parcel of modern Western policymaking. Yet, for decades demographic issues have not been given much attention.

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| Publication, Publication Political Trends & Dynamics

In around 30 years, formerly communist Central and Southeastern Europe have lost millions of people, probably unseen in peacetime. The Western Balkans lost 1.3% of their population in 2018 alone. Planning adequate social policies in response to demographic trends has been part and parcel of modern Western policymaking. Yet, for decades demographic issues have not been given much attention. Demography is central not only to contemporary policymaking but also to understanding modern socio-political malaise in European societies. The answers are not straightforward, and solving the policy riddle of economic and democratic implications of population change may push European societies to test the limits of their declarative commitment to liberal…

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Publications

Political Trends and Dynamics - Cyber Security in Southeast Europe: Past, Present and Future

Political Trends and Dynamics: Addressing the complexities of migration in Southeast Europe

The EU must adopt a radically different approach towards labour migration

Political Trends and Dynamics: Cold winter ahead: Energy supply and energy poverty in Southeast Europe

The European Political Community and the Western Balkans: Strategic thinking or misleading hope?"

The European Political Community and the Western Balkans: Strategic thinking or misleading hope?

PTD: Why we should care about demography - Population trends in Southeast Europe

Political Trends & Dynamics: Why we should care about demography - Population trends in SEE

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
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