Southeast Europe – COVID-19 Bulletin No 4
In this 4th and final Bulletin published by 3DCEFTAs before the summer, the focus is on the latest developments with regard to the Covid-19 pandemic in the region, and the impact it has had on the overall political environment within each country, many of whom are facing impending electoral challenges. The deterioration in democratic standards and […]
Opening governments in times of lockdown
Lessons learned for citizens-oriented administrations from the COVID-19 crisis in the Western Balkans The ongoing coronavirus crisis has spurred a myriad of measures from governments in the Western Balkans to better inform their citizens and provide services in emergency circumstances. Yet, responses to the pandemic and the institution of unprecedented lockdown measures have introduced various [...] Challenges facing Roma during the crisis caused by COVID-19
The world pandemic has shifted social trends in the Republic of North Macedonia in which COVID-19 found the country in a state of pre-election period and a dissolved Assembly. The first case of the disease was registered on February 26, and by April 29, 1,465 confirmed cases were reported. Meanwhile, for the first time in [...] CSOs call on RNM Government to change the decision to drastically reduce the financial support for the civil society
The Civil Society and the Council for Cooperation with and Development of the Civil Sector call on the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia to reconsider and change its decision to drastically reduce the financial support for civil society organizations, published in the Official Gazette of RNM on 9 April 2020. This decision, by [...] On shaky ground: Human Rights and COVID-19 in North Macedonia after the derogation from the European Convention on Human Rights
After the concern about the impact of new pandemic viral infection on the availability and accessibility of healthcare services (including abortion and mental health), labour rights (including those of journalists), corruption, the rights of persons deprived of liberty and of the victims of human trafficking and exploitation, as well as the impact on gender equality, [...] Notice: EPI has extended the precautionary measures due to the coronavirus
Respected, Following the latest developments, the spread of the coronavirus and in line with the recommendations of the Government and the Ministry of Health, the European Policy Institute has decided to extend the precautionary measures. The EPI staff will continue to fulfill their duties from home. In the following period, you can contact us via […]
Notice: Special work measures due to the coronavirus
Respected, Considering the situation with the coronavirus and following the recommendations issued by the Ministry of Health, the staff of the European Policy Institute from the 12th of March will fulfill their duties from home. In the following period, you can contact us via our official mail: [email protected] or you can contact our team directly […]