Harmonization of national legislation with EU legislation: Comparative overview of North Macedonia with Albania and Serbia
The process of harmonization between the European Union acquis (hereinafter: EU) and the legislation of the candidate country, which aspires for EU membership, is one of the basic requirements for acceptance of the candidate countries as EU members. When a draft law has the purpose of aligning the domestic legislation with the EU acquis, the […]
Needs Assessment Survey of Western Balkan Parliaments’ involvement in the Berlin Process
The involvement of Members of Parliament (MPs) and the parliamentary staff in the Berlin Process is crucial in ensuring democratic oversight, transparency, and accountability in the implementation of the engagements of the Governments in this initiative. MPs play a vital role in representing the interests of their electors and in ensuring that the policies and […]
Closed workshop “Berlin Process after Tirana 2023? Redefining the role of civil society” held in Skopje
The Institute for Democracy on December 11, 2023, organised a closed workshop, under Chatham house rules, “Berlin Process after Tirana 2023? Redefining the role of civil society”, supported by the Open Society Foundation Western Balkans. At the event ideas, experience and knowledge were shared amongst a selected group of civil society organizations and government representatives […]
Analysis of public opinion on North Macedonia’s accession to the European Union (2014-2023)
Analysis of public opinion on North Macedonia’s accession to the European Union (2014-2023)
EU integrations in the shadow of the internal processes – Public opinion analysis for 2023
EU integrations in the shadow of the internal processes – Public opinion analysis for 2023
Fostering Debate on Accountability and Anti-corruption
The project's overarching goal is to contribute to the reform process in North Macedonia by strengthening the Parliament's role in combating corruption and shaping rule of law reforms. With the forthcoming parliamentary elections in 2024, the project intends to work closely with political parties and members of parliament to embed fact-based discourse within the political [...] Berlin Process after Tirana 2023? Redefining the role of civil society
This project aims to advance the position of the civil society organisations (CSOs) and think tanks in the Berlin Process. Through a series of planned activities, the project aims to explore different ways to amplify the impact organisations and think tanks have within the existing Berlin Process provided framework. The project builds up on the [...] IDSCS participated at policy forum “Anti-Corruption, Democratic Resilience and Economic Security” in Sofia
To discuss efforts for sustainable reform, the Regional Anti-Corruption Network “Southeast Europe Leadership for Development and Integrity” (SELDI) hosted the international policy forum “Anti-Corruption, Democratic Resilience and Economic Security” in Sofia on 9 November 2023. Dr. Ognian Shentov, Chairman of CSD, and Siri Beate Barry, Ambassador of Norway, greeted the participants at the forum and stressed the […]
Parliamentary conference “The role of the Parliaments in the Berlin Process” held in Tirana, Albania
On October 13, the Institute for Democracy in collaboration with the Institute for Political Studies (ISP) from Albania, and with the support of the Committee on European Affairs of the Republic of Albania organized the parliamentary conference “The Role of the Parliaments in the Berlin Process” in Tirana, Albania. At the conference, the present Members […]