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The EU and the Western Balkans after the Berlin Process

Launched in 2014 following the Juncker Declaration on enlargement and against the backdrop of key geopolitical challenges at the EU’s doorstep, the Berlin process is an initiative aimed at maintaining the ...

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  • Publication Progressive Peace Policy
  • Publication Political Trends & Dynamics

Political Trends and Dynamics: Beyond Reconciliation in Southeastern Europe

Almost three decades ago, at a time when the rest of Europe was reveling in the peaceful conclusion of the Cold War, the former Yugoslavia imploded into a frenzy of internecine warfare and the consequences still weigh on the region. Yet...

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The Berlin Process 2014 - 2018

The UK Summit in 2018 will be the last one of the current cycle of Western Balkans Summits, dubbed “the Berlin Process”. Started in 2014 in Berlin, this process has provided a unique contribution to WB6 regional...

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  • Publication Social and Economic Justice

Income Inequality in Serbia

The Poll on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) conducted in Serbia in 2013, strikingly shows that inequality in Serbia is much larger than in any other EU country.

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  • Publication Social and Economic Justice

Coping with Demographic Decline in Croatia and Bulgaria

From 2007 to date, the demographic picture of Croatia as presented by basic demographic indicators (i.e. natural growth, net migration and total population change) shows features not typical for most EU countries. Since the beginning of...

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The Digital Economy in Southeast Europe

The 21st century belongs to the digital economy: the growth of online businesses, e-commerce, the digitalization of industries and easy access to high speed Internet have brought about new challenges in an increasingly ...

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  • Publication Social and Economic Justice

Who Should Fill the Gap? Economy and Prosperity in Central Eastern and South-eastern Europe, and the Possibilities of Trade Unions

Recently, the economic and labor market indicators in most countries of Central Eastern and South-eastern Europe have taken a positive turn once again. However, the social situation remains tense, precarious labor conditions have spread...

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  • Publication Social and Economic Justice
  • Publication Social Democratic Politics and Values

The Democratic Potential of Emerging Social Movements in Southeastern Europe

The left in Southeastern Europe is fragmented and characterized by significant mutual distrust between left and progressive political parties, donor funded or professional NGOs, and the emerging (populist or antagonistic) social...