Focus
Balkans: Regional Reporting & Sustainable Training
Years active: 1999-2010
This programme supports long-term democracy, conflict resolution and European integration in the Balkans by creating a regional network of investigative reporting institutions - the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network - to conduct cross-border research, reporting and dialogue projects, practical training and supportive collaborations with local media outlets.
Ashdown Celebrates Lonely Anniversary
Two years into office, the High Representative appears an increasingly isolated figure.
EU Focus: Romania Favours Stability Over Reforms
With elections due in November, the authorities are reluctant to undertake job-cutting reforms.
Comment: New Stance Towards Kosovo Minorities Vital
The recent violence in Kosovo was largely a consequence of a failure to integrate its minorities.
Serbia May Return Right-Wing President
Rifts inside the democratic bloc may hand the country's top job to the extreme right.
Croatia Eyes the Prize
In an astonishing coup for its right-wing government, Croatia is given go-ahead for EU accession talks.
The European Journey
Hard work and hard choices await countries of the western Balkans that are serious about their EU aspirations.
EU Needs New Approach to Western Balkans
Fears of being abandoned after enlargement are misplaced, but EU needs to change course if it wants to prevent turbulence in the region.
Girls Face Pressure to Stop “Wasting Time” in School
The advent of political freedom in Kosovo has not freed women from the widespread notion that serious education is men’s business.