Advancing European Integration in the Western Balkans

Policy Research & Analysis

Evidence-based insights for stronger governance and EU alignment.

Capacity Building & Training

Empowering institutions and citizens through knowledge and skills.

Civic Engagement & Advocacy

Promoting European values and active participation across the region.

Open Call for Participation

Executive Training Programme

Regional Cooperation, Common Regional Market Implementation and Gradual Integration into the EU Single Market

46 Civil Society Organisations Call on the EU to Embed Enlargement in the Next

A Joint Appeal to the European Parliament and EU Member States

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).

#MyTake is a short video series featuring reflections and perspectives on regional cooperation, EU integration and emerging policy debates.

Through concise video insights, the series aims to stimulate forward-looking dialogue and bring new ideas into the public conversation.

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Who We Are

To help build a Western Balkans that is democratic, resilient, and fully integrated into...

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At Europe Plus (E+), we drive EU integration and sustainable growth for Albania and the Western Balkans...

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Conducting in-depth analyses and studies on EU policies and legislation.

Dr. Majlinda Bregu, is a policy leader, academic, and former politician with over two decades of experience in European integration, regional cooperation, and governance reform across South-East Europe. She currently serves as a Commissioner of the Pan- European Commission on Climate and Health (WHO).  From 2019 to 2024, Ms. Bregu served as Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, where she led flagship regional initiatives such as the Common Regional Market, the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans, and the SEE2030 Strategy – strengthening the region’s alignment with EU standards and advancing cooperation under the Berlin Process. Previously, she served as Minister of European Integration and Government Spokeswoman of Albania (2007–2013), and as a Member of the Albanian Parliament (2005–2017), where she chaired both the European Integration Committee and the National Council for European Integration. A sociologist by training, Ms. Bregu has lectured widely at international universities and authored numerous publications on EU integration, governance, gender equality, and social development. Her leadership and commitment to regional cooperation and European integration have been recognized with several distinctions, including the Prespa Dialogue Award (2023) and the European Western Balkans Award (2021).