7. 4. 2018 | PR, ROSE
“Readiness Of Slovenian E-Invoicing” (ROSE) Action launched a newly developed technical solution, that will serve eInvoicing processes in Public Procurement in Slovenia in accordance with the e-Invoicing Directive 2014/55/EU. The milestone solution is based on the eInvoice recipients’ entity database, which contains structured information about recipients of eInvoices and their method for receiving documents. The entity database is open and allows connectivity with other systems, which enables greater automation of the eInvoicing process. The entity database manager is the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia.
Rok Bojanc, ZZI d.o.o., explains: “By registering into the national entity database, an organization will publicly announce that it is capable to receive eInvoice and this information will be available for all eInvoice issuers. In this way, all information about the recipients of the eInvoice will be available in one place, including their technical solution provider and the way they receive the eInvoice. Introduction of the database will enable better automation of the processes on the issuer’s side as a result of connectivity with other software solutions (such as accounting software and ERP solutions).”
The milestone were presented at the 10th Steering Board meeting of the ROSE Action, a Connecting European Facility Action, co-financed by the European Union and implemented by the Public Payments Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, ZZI d.o.o., Mojdenar IT d.o.o. and Centre for European Perspective.
5. 4. 2018 | PR, V4
With the support of the International Visegrad Fund, Centre for European Perspective is organizing a public debate on the challenges of youth in the Western Balkans, EU enlargement and the future of the South-East Europe in cooperation with Institute for Foreign Affairs and Trade (IFAT) (Hungary), EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy (Czechia), Slovak Foreign Affairs Association (SFPA) and Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM).
A two-day event will first bring together representatives of young generation and civil society representatives from the 6 countries of the Western Balkans: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia; and V4 partner organization representatives from Hungary, Czechia, Slovakia and Poland.
Visegrad cafe discussion, youth policy boot-camp and civil society networking will take place on Tuesday, 10 April 2018. The topic of democratization (corruption, democratic reforms, rule of law), social affairs (unemployment, education, brain drain), youth participation (youth representation, activism, giving the youth a voice) and reconciliation (peacebuilding, intercultural dialogue, interstate relations) will be discussed as a result of the stage-setting essays, written by our young participants.
On Wednesday, 11 April 2018, between 10.00 am and 12.00 pm a public debate will follow at Charlemagne building, Mansholt room, Rue de la Loi 170, Brussels. Our panellists will discuss the future of the EU enlargement process and the Western Balkans with the representatives of the civil society and young generation.
Register here: http://bit.ly/V4Registration
Centre for European Perspective is opening the floor to the civil society of the Western Balkans, giving them a chance to discuss their concerns, challenges, ideas and prospects with EU representatives, policy makers and experts. You are cordially invited to take part in a public discussion on the future of the Western Balkans’ biggest asset, its youth, in the heart of the EU, in Brussels.
BACKGROUND OF THE EVENT
The Western Balkan has returned to the agenda of the European Union. However, getting closer to the EU also brings greater responsibility. The European Commission’s motto ‘exporting stability, rather than importing instability’ must remain a strong pull factor, since it carries the idea of strengthening WB democracies and finally implementing economic and social reforms, which would have tangible results for citizens. The EU-WB enlargement strategy, numerous top-level visits by EU representatives, including a wide range of different regional initiatives, are charting the EU’s path ahead. Nevertheless, it is the empowered civil society of the Western Balkans that are best at voicing their ideas and perspectives. And which part of society is more relevant for outlining the prospects for an (EU) future than the young generation?
One question inevitably arises: What do the youth of the Western Balkans have to say? An education system that is incompatible with the labour market, high youth unemployment, a massive brain-drain, anomalies of the state-building process and the slow post-conflict reconciliation process are only some of the everyday concerns plaguing young people in the region. Comprehensive structural reforms, the openness and inclusiveness of public institutions, more scholarships, better education and job opportunities, visa-free regime for the entire region and a chance not only to speak but also to be heard seem to be positive solutions to these challenges. The youngsters of the Western Balkans might see EU membership as the light at the end of the tunnel, but they are also fully aware that their respective governments need to do their part of the job first.
*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status and is in line with UNSC 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.
5. 4. 2018 | Danube, PR
Trafficking in human beings (THB) is a complex phenomenon that is highly dependent on regional and local economic, social as well as cultural factors. Priority Area 10 is playing an active role in facilitating a discussion among experts, municipalities, cities and non-governmental organizations. Only common efforts can result in tangible steps for combating human trafficking and exploitation.
We are inviting you to save the date for our round table on 18 April 2018 that will take place at Jable Castle, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Focus of discussion will be on strengthening the role of municipalities and cities in preventing & combating human trafficking & exploitation: The Importance of a coordinated and integrated approach. Detailed programe with experts participating: DCAHT AGENDA.
For more information and confirmation of your attendance, please contact PAC Slovenia, Ms Nina Čepon at [email protected]
More about the seminar from last November can be read at goo.gl/KLakLY
3. 4. 2018 | Macedonia - Finance, PR
In the framework of Slovenia’s Development Cooperation with the Republic of Macedonia and the project “Support to Macedonia in accession to the EU in the Chapter 24 – financial investigations” a meeting with the State Prosecutor General of the Republic of Macedonia Mr Ljubomir Joveski will take place on 5-6 April 2018 in Macedonia.
Mr Drago Šketa, the State Prosecutor General of the Republic of Slovenia, Mr Harij Furlan, Head of the Group of state prosecutors for the prosecution of organized crime at the Office of the State Prosecutor General of the Republic of Slovenia, and Ms Andreja Dolničar Jeraj, Programme Director at the Centre for European Perspective will attend the meeting. The talks will focus on the needs assessment of the Macedonian state prosecution office in the field of EU accession and Chapter 24 – financial investigations and active involvement of the Macedonian state prosecution office in the Slovenia’s Development Cooperation programmes.
Project is part of CEP program activities financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia in the framework of Slovenia’s Development Cooperation.
