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Political Weather

Europe is in its institutional summer. The EU’s autumn agenda is already converging around defence, Ukraine…

Political Weather

Europe is in its institutional summer. The EU’s autumn agenda is already converging around defence, Ukraine…

REPACT Executive Training Programme on Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity Successfully Concludes in Tetovo

The Executive Training Programme under REPACT, organized by Europe Plus in collaboration with the University of Tetovo, successfully concluded after three days of discussions and practical learning focused on digital transformation, cybersecurity, and regional resilience in the Western Balkans. The programme opened with welcoming remarks from representatives of Europe Plus and University of Tetovo, highlighting […]

Europe Plus nis ciklin e takimeve edukative dhe artistike me të rinjtë e Lezhës

Në kuadër të projektit “Të rinjtë duke jetuar me Kulturën”, Europe Plus, në bashkëpunim me Gjimnazin “Hydajet Lezha”, zhvilloi workshop-e artistike, kulturore dhe edukative me nxënësit e shkollës, me synimin për të rritur njohuritë dhe ndërgjegjësimin e të rinjve mbi historinë, kulturën dhe identitetin lokal të Lezhës. Aktivitetet kombinuan mësimin teorik me elementë krijues dhe pjesëmarrës, […]

Trust and Partnership at the Heart of EU Enlargement: Europe Plus at the Vienna High-Level Conference

Europe Plus participated in the EU–Western Balkans Civil Society High-Level Conference “Trust and Partnership at the Heart of EU Enlargement”, held on 29 May 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The conference brought together representatives of EU institutions, civil society organisations, policymakers, researchers and regional stakeholders to discuss the future of EU enlargement, democratic resilience, public trust and […]

We Never Left Europe’s Waiting Room

People rarely stay in waiting rooms longer than they have to. Waiting rooms are designed as temporary spaces places of pause, not permanence. They come with an implicit promise that something will happen next: a meeting will begin, a decision will be made, a door will open. When that promise is delayed for too long, […]

REPACT launches with its first Executive Training Module in Tirana

From 21–23 April in Tirana, Europe Plus (E+) officially kicked off REPACT – the Regional Executive Programme for Cooperation and Transformation – with its first training module, bringing together representatives from public administration, business, and civil society across the Western Balkans. The three-day Executive Training Programme focused on Regional Cooperation, the implementation of the Common […]

From Static Accession to Gradual Integration: What We Are Really Testing

Over the past days in Tirana, I found myself thinking quite a bit about how much the conversation on EU accession in our region is changing.As part of the REPACT initiative, we organised the executive training “Regional Cooperation, Common Regional Market Implementation and Gradual Integration into the EU Single Market”. We had a really strong […]

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Dr. Xhon Skënderi is a legal expert specialising in EU integration, rule of law and cross-border legal frameworks, with over a decade of experience in legal reform and EU acquis alignment. He holds a Doctor of Laws (Dr. iur.) from the University of Passau, Germany, with a focus on European Private International Law, comparative law and European legal systems. He has extensive experience advising public institutions and international organisations on the approximation, implementation and enforcement of EU legislation, including legislative drafting, compliance assessments and institutional coordination. His work spans EU-funded and regional assignments across the Western Balkans, with a particular focus on judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters, regulatory alignment and evidence-based policy development. Dr. Skënderi is the author of numerous academic publications and policy studies in the fields of European law, cross-border dispute resolution and legal harmonisation, contributing to both scholarly debate and policy practice. Alongside his advisory work, he is an attorney and lecturer, combining academic excellence with practical legal expertise across civil and commercial law.
Ms. Donika Kamberi is a scholar of international law and global politics and currently serves as the Director of the Center for Peace and Transcultural Communication at the University of Tetova. She holds a Master’s degree in Global Politics and International Relations from the University of Macerata, Italy, and is pursuing a PhD in International Law at the South East European University. Her research focuses on peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, international security, and the Western Balkans, with a strong emphasis on the EU’s role in regional stability and recent studies concerning the Russia–Ukraine war and the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law. Donika has published widely in international journals, participated in global conferences, and represents North Macedonia in international youth and leadership programs. She remains committed to advancing democratic values, conflict resolution, and meaningful cross-cultural cooperation. As Director of the Center since 2021, she has led initiatives promoting peace, dialogue, and cross-cultural understanding through research, conferences, and international cooperation. Kamberi has published widely in journals such as FREEDOM and JUSTICIA, contributed to translation projects, and participated in numerous international conferences and leadership programs, including the ACYPL Exchange Program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy. Her experience with NGOs and multicultural environments has strengthened her commitment to human rights and youth engagement, and she is recognized for her active involvement in academic, civic, and intercultural initiatives.
Dr. Enkeleida Tahiraj is an academic and consultant. She has taught Social Policy, Politics and Sociology at the University of Tirana; University of York; LSE, and UCL where she also directed a research program, was World Visiting Scholar at University of California San Diego and at Penn State University, USA, and Chevening Scholar at Sussex University, UK. She has presented at numerous academic conferences at Oxford, Harvard, UCL, LSE, Urbino-Italy, Petersburg State University-Russia, L-Università ta-Malta, and at policy impact events at FCO, ETF and Wilton Park.  Dr Tahiraj has advised international organizations including the European Commission, EUROFOUND, the UNDP, UNICEF, UN Women and the World Bank, the EU Mutual Information System on Social Protection (MISSOC), evaluated scientific programs for the Portuguese Foundation of Science and Technology, was special Adviser to IDS on WB Growth and Poverty Reduction as well as for national governments reforms. Dr Tahiraj's fields of research are EU Accession and Policy Transfer, Social Inclusion and Democratic Consolidation, Human Rights, Social protection rights-based policies Children, Gender & Family Policies, Social Security, Labour Markets and Employment, CSOs, Universal Basic Income and Policy Innovations.
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).