9. 3. 2022 | PR, Strengthening Societal Resilience and Countering Foreign Perpetrated Disinformation in 6 Western Balkans Countries
The Centre for European Perspective is holding the third capacity-building training/conference on countering disinformation in Ljubljana (SI) from 15 to 17 March 2022, bringing together representatives of government, civil society and media from all 6 countries of the Western Balkans.
The conference will build upon the experiences and knowledge from previous conferences, enhance inter- and intra-country networking and regional cooperation while at the same time offer the participants insights into newest developments and good practices on countering mis- and disinformation, offer new tools to investigate them and propose concrete results/steps going forward on countering disinformation.
Project “Strengthening societal resilience and countering foreign perpetrated disinformation in the Western Balkans” is financed by the National Endowment for Democracy and Slovenian Development Aid fund (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia).
7. 10. 2021 | North Macedonia - Communication, PR
Klikni tukaj za več o projektnih aktivnostih v slovenskem jeziku 
In North Macedonia, despite less optimistic forecasts about the start of negotiations with the European Union, they are preparing for negotiations. Particularly engaged in preparations is the future Working Group on Chapter 24. This chapter covers issues of justice, freedom and security. Due to the changed methodology of the EU and the importance, scope and complexity of the content, Chapter 24 is the first to open, the future working group for Chapter 24 is particularly keen to prepare for the negotiations.
The Macedonian initiative to strengthen the capacity of the working group for Chapter 24 speaks of the interest in increasing the skills of the members of the working group. It also speaks of Macedonian comprehension of the impact of strengthen capacities on both the effectiveness of the negotiation process with the EU and the promotion of rule of law reforms, which benefit the country, regardless of negotiation process with the EU.
At the initiative of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of North Macedonia, the first in a series of practical, interactive workshops was held in North Macedonia from 28-30 September 2021, to be organized for a future Chapter 24 working group. The working group for Chapter 24, which participated in the workshop, is composed inter-departmentally. It includes representatives of the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecution, the Customs Administration, the Financial Police, the National Security Agency and the Secretariat for European Affairs.
This workshop was aimed at raising the awareness of the future working group for Chapter 24 on the importance of internal and external communication for the negotiation process. The exercises consisted of the contents of Chapter 24 and communication techniques, as well as feedback and experiences of the participants, including experiences from the EU negotiation process of Slovenia and Montenegro.
At the end of the workshop, it was agreed that the workshop activities contributed to the progress in communications within the Chapter 24 Negotiating Working Group and increased awareness of the importance of communication. At the same time, working group expressed the need to continue with practical exercises and to increase the frequency of Chapter 24 working group regular meetings. With the conclusion of the first workshop, preparations for follow-up workshops tailored-made to the participants and consisted of interactive exercises began aimed at raising the communication capacity of the Chapter 24 working group. The next workshop in North Macedonia is expected to take place in February 2022.
The project is part of the programme activities of Slovenia’s Development Cooperation Programme financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia.
Further information:
Andreja Dolničar Jeraj
Programme Director
Centre for European Perspective
7. 10. 2021 | PR, Strengthening Societal Resilience and Countering Foreign Perpetrated Disinformation in 6 Western Balkans Countries
The Centre for European Perspective is holding the second capacity-building training on countering disinformation in Portorož (SLO), bringing together representatives of government, civil society and media from all 6 countries in the Western Balkans.
At this weeks training, the representatives from the media and NGO’s, had the chance to discuss disinformation issues with the governmental representatives. All sides presented good practices and made next steps in strengthening regional cooperation.
Project “Strengthening societal resilience and countering foreign perpetrated disinformation in the Western Balkans” is financed by the National Endowment for Democracy and Slovenian Development Aid fund (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia).
28. 9. 2021 | PR, Strengthening Societal Resilience and Countering Foreign Perpetrated Disinformation in 6 Western Balkans Countries
Klikni tukaj za branje prispevka v slovenskem jeziku.
From 5 to 7 October 2021 in Portorož in Slovenia, Centre for European Perspective will organise the second capacity-building training on countering disinformation.
We will bring together representatives of government, civil society and media from all 6 countries in the Western Balkans. With the input from experts, role plays and simulations, the training is aimed at enhancement of resilience and encourages further cooperation of the six countries in the Western Balkans against disinformation.
Project “Strengthening societal resilience and countering foreign perpetrated disinformation in the Western Balkans” is financed by the National Endowment for Democracy and Slovenian Development Aid fund (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia).
22. 9. 2021 | North Macedonia - Communication, PR
Klikni tu za več o projektnih aktivnostih v slovenskem jeziku.
Part of Slovenia’s development aid to North Macedonia in the period 2021-2022 is intended to increase the capacity of communication in the negotiation process, for Chapter 24. This is a chapter that defines issues of justice, freedom and security and the field of internal affairs. It is fundamental for negotiations since negotiations begin and end with Chapters 23 and 24. Slovenia is thus upgrading its support to North Macedonia, which is provided in the field of financial investigations.
North Macedonia is waiting to set a date for the start of negotiations with the EU and is in the phase of intensive preparations for negotiations, but at the same time facing the challenge of how to enable the most efficient and inclusive negotiation process.
The effectiveness of the negotiation process is particularly affected by the capacities of the members of the Chapter 24 working group and their teamwork. The working group needs reliable interaction in the field of content (alignment with the acquis), supported by appropriate communication at all levels, from internal, external, horizontal and vertical. Preparations for the strengthening of the capacity of the working group have recently gained new, accelerated momentum with the desire for activities in North Macedonia to take place shortly, 28-30 September 2021 if possible, even before the situation regarding Covid-19 prevents this.
The project is part of the programme activities of Slovenia’s Development Cooperation Programme financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia.
Further information:
Andreja Dolničar Jeraj
Programme Director
Centre for European Perspective
