This policy brief analyses the annual RoL report, which results from the European RoL mechanism—a yearly cycle intended to identify challenges and potential risks to the RoL and prevent them from transforming into RoL breaches. DOWNLOAD PDF
People’s fundamental rights are at risk across Europe. This is due to rising levels of poverty, persistent threats against democracy, widespread racism and challenges occurring in the context of migration, finds FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2024. These threats underline the need to ensure a strong and sustainable fundamental rights protection across the EU, particularly for [...]
In early May, the EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence was adopted. It represents a significant step forward in addressing the pervasive issue of gender-based violence across the European Union. This brief delves into the key aspects of this Directive, the context surrounding it, its significance, and its shortcomings. DOWNLOAD PDF
This brief summarises the key developments in relation to the rule of law in view of EU accession in North Macedonia for the period January–March 2024. It includes monitoring the fundamentals of EU accession, including key developments in the functioning of democratic institutions, public administration reform, and Chapter 23: Judiciary and Fundamental Rights. DOWNLOAD PDF
Dive deep into the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process in this episode of the EPI Podcast. Join us as we explore the essential roles and strategic engagements of civil society organizations and national human rights institutions within the UPR framework. Featuring an in-depth conversation with Mona M'Bikay, Executive Director of UPR Info, this episode sheds [...]
Check out our podcast with Dr Maria Skóra and York Albrecht from RESILIO, as we explore the backbone of European democracy: the rule of law. This episode brings to light the pivotal findings of the Resilio Resilience Observatory project, aimed at bolstering rule of law reforms within the European Union. Discover what resilience means in [...]
The European Policy Institute (EPI), in cooperation with the United Nations Organization, successfully organized the workshop "Building Capacities for Parliamentary Staff on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR)", held on March 21-22, 2024, at Hotel Radika, Mavrovo. The aim of the event was to strengthen the capacities of parliamentary staff and to increase their ability to [...]
At today’s policy dialogue hosted by the European Policy Institute titled “Rule of Law in EU Members and Candidate Countries: Challenges and Lessons Learned,” experts gathered to discuss the state of the rule of law within the European Union and its candidate countries. The event featured notable speakers including Maria Skóra from the Institute for […]
The new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans (Growth Plan) proposed by the European Commission (EC) on 8 November 2023 aims to accelerate economic growth and the enlargement process of the six Western Balkan (WB) countries. It openly recognises that neither the level nor the speed of convergence between the WB and the European Union [...]
The New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans (Growth Plan) that the European Commission (EC) revealed in November 2023 starts on a promising note. The plan’s foundations rest on four pillars, which seem to be precisely what the Western Balkans (WB) needs to achieve enhanced growth rates, EU convergence, and social progress. The first pillar [...]
