Handbook on 2024 Presidential Elections in the Republic of North Macedonia
The Institute for Democracy “Societas Civilis” in cooperation with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung published the newest edition of the Republic of North Macedonia’s 2024 Presidential Elections Handbook. The online pdf-edition of the handbook is available in English, Macedonian and Albanian language and can be downloaded free of charge from the following links: Handbook on 2024 Presidential Elections in […]
Global changes, European economic security and the new proposal for revision of the FDI screening Regulation
Since February 2022, Russia brought war back to Europe. The World/Europe is changing, and all the countries from the Western Balkans need to act accordingly. North Macedonia, as a country that opened accession negotiations with the European Union (hereinafter: EU) and is a NATO member, is fully dedicated to vigilantly follow all EU policies and […]
Comparative Analysis of the FDIs’ Screening Mechanism Implementation in Selected EU countries: Finding а Role Model for the Macedonian Economy
FDI screening mechanism is a relatively new feature of the EU’s economy. It is a mechanism that aims to safeguard the security and public order in the EU. Not every EU member country has such a mechanism in place, so it is a work in progress. Nevertheless, given the geopolitical changes and global economic developments […]
Stakeholder Mapping of Relevant Actors in the Berlin Process – Western Balkans
This stakeholder mapping determines all actors involved in the Berlin Process on a national level in the Western Balkan region. The document provides information on the actors and their relation within the context of the Berlin Process. It identifies key actors such as government officials, international organizations, and civil society groups, highlighting their importance and […]
Advancing the role and impact of CSOs in Berlin Process discussed at the advocacy visit in Berlin
Institute for Democracy (IDSCS) with the support of the Open Society Foundation (OSF) Western Balkans, organized an advocacy visit to Berlin, Germany from 06-08 of March 2024, as part of the project Berlin Process after Tirana 2023? Redefining the role of civil society. The efforts under this project are based on the conclusions from the […]
The role of civil society in the Berlin Process discussed on an advocacy visit to Sarajevo and Belgrade
Institute for Democracy (IDSCS) supported by the Open Society Foundation (OSF) Western Balkans, organized an advocacy visit to Sarajevo and Belgrade from 27 February to 1 March 2024, as part of the project Berlin Process after Tirana 2023? Redefining the role of civil society. The efforts under this project are based on the conclusions from […]
Recommendations from civil society organizations on good governance and combating corruption
This document includes the main findings and recommendations by civil society organizations in relation to combating corruption and good governance. The document is intended for the political parties and aims to support the process of development of programs for the upcoming parliamentary elections. More specifically, this document aims to contribute to the preparation of systemic […]
Perceptions of corruption and motivation to engage in the fight against corruption- Conclusions from focus group discussions
Institute for democracy, within the framework of the program “Citizens against corruption”, made qualitative research, to obtain information about citizens’ perceptions of corruption, as well as more knowledge about the motivations and obstacles for their active participation in the fight against corruption. From the insights gained from the participants’ thoughts in focus groups on various […]
Political thought 67
The International Editorial Board has tried to make a selection of texts that we hope will be of interest to you. In the texts the authors give an overview on different current political topics such as: In Search of Majorities – The Positioning and Future of the European People’s Party in a Changing Party System […]