The latest Balkans Group article “Kosovo 2019: Avoiding a Post-Election Crisis – A Roadmap from Certification to Inauguration”, outlines the procedure and legal steps from the certification of the results to the vote of the government; the graphic illustrate this path. It also explains the roles each of the institution has to play and actions […]

The new Balkans Group report scrutinises the legacy of EULEX, the largest civilian mission ever launched under the European Security and Defence Policy. Additionally it explores the current state of play of the Rule of Law in Kosovo. With the EU preparing another flagship initiative, serious lessons must be learned from the eleven-year mission that […]

The new Balkans Group report on Rule of Law in Kosovo reveals a disorganised judiciary that is defiant to reform. The report examines how the system is slow, inefficient and struggles to maintain independence. The report provides an overview of the rule of law in Kosovo and then an in-depth look into the administration of […]

The people of Kosovo are being consistently denied proper access and information regarding the functioning of the judiciary. This article examines the ideals of transparency and openness in the Kosovo context and provides solid recommendations.

The Manual offers an in-depth understanding and methodology for journalists to in the region and aims to enable them to fully realise their watchdog role in the area of Rule of Law. Good understanding of criminal procedures and keen appreciation of professional and ethical reporting enables journalists to provide to the public a much-needed insight […]

The publication offers a manual for members and officials of the Bar Association on, for public, media relations and tools the institutions shall use to inform the public. The key focus of this handbook is the media communications and the applicable tools to outreach a target audience……

The EU’s ‘credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU enlargement with the Western Balkans,’ foresees the launch of new flagship initiatives to strengthen the rule of law in Kosovo. Planning for the proposals is still at an early stage, but the EU must be sure to draw a clear line under their, soon to be concluded, interventions […]

This regional study is prepared within the project “Creating synergy in Western Balkans for strengthening education, research and science”, supported by Western Balkan Fund. It is implemented by a team of experts from European Movement Albania in partnership with Balkans Policy Research Group, Kosovo and European Movement Novi Sad, Serbia.

With the aim of strengthening Kosovo’s democracy, the latest article from Balkans Group “Women in Politics: Gender (In) Equality in Politics and Decision-making” reviews the unfavourable position of women in politics and governance of the country. The article identifies aspects which maintain the massive gap of gender inequality in Kosovo and provides concrete recommendations for […]