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Training for Police of the Republic of Serbia titled “Creating an Ethical Working Environment” organized by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) in cooperation and at the request of the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Serbia was successfully completed at the Academy of Criminalistic and Police Studies in Belgrade. This was the first in a line of trainings and workshops that CEP will organize for Serbian Police.

At the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) presentation of the first issue of the new scientific journal European Perspectives, a journal on the European perspective of the Western Balkans, took place. Guest speaker was the author of the introductory paper, former Austrian Vice Chancellor and special Co-ordinator of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, Erhard Busek.

Workshop on Implementation and Potential Effects of SAP+ Cumulation began today in Bečići, Montenegro. The Workshop is organised by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) in cooperation with CEFTA Presidency – Montenegro and CEFTA Secretariat. It will take place from 6-8 October 2009.

On 22nd September 2009, the Project Group for Studying the Diplomatic History of Central and South-East Europe presented the book series "Studia Diplomatica Slovenica" at the premises of the Slovenian Scientific Institute in Vienna. The book series was presented by the Center for European Perspective in cooperation with the Slovenian Scientific Institute, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Vienna and the Scientific Research Center of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts (ZRC SAZU).

7th training course of the »Efficient and Effective Kosovo Public Services« project is concluding today in Pristine. The training course on international negotiations and public speaking skills entitled »The International negotiations – Techniques and Skills« has been organized by Center for European Perspective (CEP) and Ministry of Public Services of Republic of Kosovo.

Center for European perspective (CEP) hosts Training of consular agents from Bosnia and Herzegovina on the introduction of biometric passports. Two-day training has been organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia in cooperation with the Center for European Perspective. The training programme is about Slovenia assisting Bosnia and Herzegovina in meeting the standards for visa liberalization.

"Before and After the Financial Crisis: The Question of Values" The Round table discussion titled "Before and After the Financial Crisis: The Question of Values" addressed the issues of our social values, along with appeals to adopt a new approach to the organization of economic activity as a result of the current financial crisis.

"The Strengthening of Economic Integration of the Western Balkans on the Way to Recovery" The Night-Owl Session addressed the question of business opportunities and trade cooperation among Western Balkan countries as well as increased economic cooperation with other European countries (EU, EFTA and Turkey). Prof. Dr Andrej Kumar of the Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana was a chair to the debate among Dr Besim Beqaj, President of the Kosova Chamber of Commerce, Dr Jelica Minić, Deputy Secretary General and Head of Expert Pool at Regional Cooperation Council in Sarajevo, Dr Višnja Samardžija, Head of Department for European Integration at the Institute for International Relations from Zagreb and Mr Marko Voljč, Chief Executive Officer of K&H Bank Ltd. from Budapest as well as the other participants of the late session, which took place in a very relaxed atmosphere.

Centre for European Perspective (CEP) in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Budapest presented books from the book series "Studia diplomatica Slovenica" at the Andrássy Gyula University in Budapest.

The Centre for European Perspective and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina organized the Second Module of the ESDP Training Programme for SAP Countries in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina from May 17 to May 22, 2009.

Minister of Public Services of the Republic of Kosovo Prof. Dr. Arsim Bajrami visited Centre for European Perspective, where he was welcomed by CEP Executive Director Elvin Klobas. Minister Bajrami opened 6th Training Course for Kosovo Public Services employees and emphasized that Slovenian experiences are very important for the process of establishing the Kosovo Public Services.

Centre for European Perspective hosted an inaugural meeting of the new scientific journal "European Perspectives" editorial board. Board members discussed the thematic scope of the journal, the first issue and the work of the editorial board.

Between 16 and 17 March, the Centre for European Perspective hosted a Meeting on Intercultural Dialogue in the Western Balkans. The main aim of the meeting was to formulate concrete suggestions and strategies for future activities in this field in the Western Balkans with the emphasis on education and media.

A Steering Board meeting was held in Zagreb on 29 and 30 January of the ESDP Training Programme for SAP countries. Beside Slovenia, several other countries are participating in the programme, namely Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia. This year Slovenia is acting as a central point of contact and is represented by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) in the programme. The meeting was attended by CEP Programme Director, Andreja Dolničar Jeraj and CEP Project Manager, Ivana Boštjančič Pulko.