May 16, 2024
On May 16, 2024, the Center for European Studies organizes the Public Panel “EU Integration of Western Balkans: Challenges and Perspectives” within the framework of the Jean Monnet Module Project “EU Integration of Western Balkans: Patterns and Issues” (WB-EUPath Module) led by EPOKA University and co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the EU.
Chaired by Dr. Jubjana Vila, leader of the WB-EUPath Jean Monnet Module, the panel sincludes Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lisen Bashkurti, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences at EPOKA University, Mr. Ditmir Bushati, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, Mr. Bart de Bruijn, in the capacity of the Rule of Law Coordinator for the Western Balkans at the Dutch Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, Dr. Ognen Vangelov from the School of Political Science at the University American College in Skopje, North Macedonia, Mr. Emir Abrashi, Former Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania (EMA).
The public panel enhances constructive discussions among policymakers, professionals, academicians, leaders of civil society organizations, and youth as important stakeholders in the EU integration process of the Western Balkans. It aims spreading knowledge about the EU integration process, progress, and challenges, and bringing the EU closer to the public by enhancing EU public diplomacy in the region. The panel is based on the approach that the EU integration process requires ownership in all levels of the society and regional cooperation across levels.
We would like to thank the panelists and welcome participants to the event.
