In this podcast, we discuss with Antonija Petričušić minority rights in the EU accession process, namely the experience of Croatia in the negotiations in Chapter 23, specifically the rights of minorities. We discussed how European integration and EU conditionality contribute to the protection and advancement of minority rights; how the activities and measures undertaken during […]
The European Commission published its third annual Rule of Law Report. This year, emphasis was placed on the importance of respecting democratic values, human rights and the rule of law, in the context of the developments during the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Same as the previous years, four critical areas for the rule of […]
Arguments, not labelling! Recently we have witnessed attacks on civil society organisations due to their publically expressed attitudes on the French proposal on opening EU accession negotiations with North Macedonia. We would like to stress that, despite all, the European Policy Institute shall remain committed to the goals, mission and principles of the Institute. We […]
The European Policy Institute (EPI) strongly condemns violence and incitement of ethnic intolerance at protests against the French proposal and hate speech on any basis. EPI supports a reasoned debate on accession to the EU as a strategic determination of our country in the face of violence. Our categorical commitment has always been and remains […]
What are the best tools for promotion, prevention and response to the rule of law issues from the EU Rule of Law toolbox? What can we expect from the European Commission’s Rule of Law Mechanism against Hungary? What are What are the differences between the countries that are members of the EU and the candidate […]
A new group of current and future mediation trainers, as well as licenced mediators, got methods and skills training from Dutch experts last week. This second skills and techniques training for mediation was organized by experienced experts and mediators, Gea van Klompenburg and Marjon Kuipers from the International mediation register and the Dutch Federation of mediators. […]
