The webinar focused on EU cohesion policy and its link with enlargement towards the Western Balkans, looking in particular at the contribution of communities of practices, intended as groups of professionals dealing with concrete issues in the field, such as in the case of environmental protection.
Marwa Mahmoud, councilor for education policies of the Municipality of Reggio Emilia, offers us a lucid and touching look at the complexity of identity and belonging. Hers is the story of an Italian public figure with a migrant background: born in Alexandria, Egypt and raised in Reggio Emilia, she cherishes her roots, but at the same time she is determinedly committed to building the future of the country she has chosen as her home and place of political commitment, despite racism and the difficulties related to bureaucracy and obtaining citizenship.
Alae Al Said was born in Rome in 1991 to Palestinian parents. She grew up with love for her homeland and a strong sense of justice. In this video, she tells us about her life between two struggles, the one for the liberation of Palestine and the one for her affirmation as a Muslim woman in a country held hostage by so many stupid stereotypes
Andrea Braschayko, a freelance journalist born in Ukraine and raised in Italy, comments on the great themes of the present, such as war, migration, belonging and identity, sharing his deep attachment for a country that struggles to recognise him as a citizen
In Georgia, the Azerbaijani community celebrates Novruz like in Azerbaijan, but in the village of Sartichala-Mughanlo, the celebration takes a unique turn: costumes, fires and a fundraiser for the community
In Berlin, home to the largest Palestinian community in Europe, the solidarity movement with Palestine attracts only a fraction of the progressive forces. Bad press, the political class’s staunch defense of Israel and the heavy-handedness of the police discourage participation. Yet, the movement is committed to contributing to the democratic stability of the country. Interview with Egyptian journalist Wael Eskandar, currently living in Berlin.
As political interference and threats to journalists grow, the EU's new legislative measures, including the anti-SLAPP directive and the European Media Freedom Act, aim to safeguard press freedom in member and candidate countries. A recent webinar highlighted the struggle for media independence in Albania and Serbia amid their EU accession efforts
The Commission will submit a proposal for the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) period starting in 2028 by the beginning of July 2025. The webinar focuses on the current debate in preparation for the MFF 2028-2034 in connection with the enlargement process.
Regional cooperation is a pillar of the EU integration and stabilization process of the Western Balkan countries. Over the past two decades, many regional cooperation initiatives increased in number, while the EU enlargement process faced a slowdown. In a context of uncharted waters for the enlargement process, this webinar aims at assessing the achievements of key regional mechanisms and initiatives in terms of reinforced WB6 regional cooperation and the prospects of these countries’ gradual integration to the EU.
Woods and forests are one of the most valuable resources for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is largely covered by them. Sustainable management of this natural heritage - and the prevention of forest fires, an phenomenon on the rise - face, however, a number of obstacles. Forest scientist Damir Prljača (University of Sarajevo) discusses them, and the value of forests.
