A coalition of 46 civil society organizations from the Western Balkans, Ukraine, and the Republic of Moldova addressed a joint appeal to the European Parliament and to the EU Member States, urging them to make enlargement a core strategic and budgetary priority in the upcoming EU long-term budget (MFF 2028–2034).
At Europe Plus E+, we believe that the Western Balkans deserve more than promises of integration: they deserve the tools, knowledge, and partnerships to accelerate it.
Founded in 2017, E+ is a forward-looking think tank that connects vision with action. We work at the intersection of European convergence, democratic reform, security, digital innovation, and green transformation, helping shape a region that’s ready not just to join the EU, but to thrive within it.
Europe Plus (E+) is a leading think tank advancing Albania and the Western Balkans on their path toward European Union integration. Founded in 2017, we bring together a network of experts and practitioners dedicated to aligning regional policy with EU standards.
Our work spans research, policy advocacy, and civic engagement, guided by our core values of democracy, rule of law, and transparency. Through tailored programs, strategic partnerships, and active dialogue with institutions and citizens, we aim to strengthen governance, empower civil society, and foster a sustainable, inclusive future.
To help build a Western Balkans that is democratic, resilient, and fully integrated into the European Unio, not someday, but now.
We envision a region where institutions function effectively, innovation thrives, and citizens are empowered to shape their future. At E+, we aim to be a catalyst for that future: a leading think tank and advocacy platform that bridges visionary ideas with actionable steps, aligning local realities with European priorities.
Through insightful policy analysis, strategic engagement, and evidence-based solutions, we seek to influence EU and regional policies, close the convergence gap, and accelerate the region’s transformation amid climate, security, and digital challenges.
At Europe Plus (E+), we drive EU integration and sustainable growth for Albania and the Western Balkans. We turn expertise into action, aligning regional policies with EU standards, strengthening rule of law and democratic governance, and providing rigorous research and analysis.
Through citizen education, strategic partnerships, and active engagement with institutions, we empower the region to shape a European future that is inclusive, resilient, and forward-looking.
