Upcoming Kick-Off Meeting of the ENTER: CHANGE – Phase 2 Project in Sarajevo

Upcoming Kick-Off Meeting of the ENTER: CHANGE – Phase 2 Project in Sarajevo

4. 2. 2026 | Enter: Change, PR, Regional cooperation, Youth

From 9 to 11 February 2026, the Kick-Off Meeting of the project “ENTER: CHANGE – Establishing a network and capacity building for young future leaders in the Western Balkans – Phase 2 (2026–2028)” will take place in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The meeting will bring together the project team of the Centre for European Perspective and representatives of the project partner SPS BiH, including members of the SPS BiH alumni network. The Kick-Off Meeting will focus on the presentation of the SPS BiH programme and curriculum, discussions on alumni networking and future ENTER: CHANGE activities, an overview of possible regional synergies (Montenegro and North Macedonia), as well as the exchange of recommendations and feedback from partners and alumni.

The Kick-Off Meeting marks the official start of Phase 2 of the ENTER: CHANGE project, which aims to strengthen the networks and capacities of young future leaders across the Western Balkans.

The activities within the project Enter: Change are supported by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia within the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships programme.

Closing of the project Digitalisation and Sustainable Local Development held in Skopje

Closing of the project Digitalisation and Sustainable Local Development held in Skopje

17. 12. 2025 | North Macedonia - digitalisation, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance

On 17 December 2025, the Centre for European Perspective, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of the Republic of North Macedonia, successfully held the closing event of the project Digitalisation and Sustainable Local Development in North Macedonia in Skopje.

The event brought together policymakers, representatives of local self-government, experts, and other key stakeholders to reflect on how digitalisation can support sustainable local development. 

The programme opened with keynote addresses by H.E. Mr Stefan Andonovski, Minister of Digital Transformation of North Macedonia, and H.E. Mr Gregor Presker, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to North Macedonia. Their remarks highlighted the strategic importance of digital transformation for effective local governance and sustainable development.

This was followed by a presentation of the project’s main results, showcasing achieved outcomes, practical experiences, and lessons learned through cooperation with local authorities. The event concluded with an open discussion, enabling participants to exchange views on policy implications, future needs at the municipal level, and opportunities for continued cooperation in the field of digitalisation. Discussion also focused on the role of digital solutions in improving the quality and accessibility of public services, increasing efficiency and transparency, and strengthening citizen trust in public institutions.

The project Digitalisation and Sustainable Local Development in North Macedonia was implemented with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through the Slovenian Aid programme.

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Upcoming workshops in Montenegro: Strengthening capacities for financial investigations

Upcoming workshops in Montenegro: Strengthening capacities for financial investigations

20. 11. 2025 | Montenegro - finance, PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance

Next week, the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) is launching the first set of workshops in Montenegro as part of the project “Strengthening the capacities for financial investigations in Montenegro.” The workshops will take place on 26 November in Bijelo Polje and on 27 November in Podgorica, bringing together police officers and prosecutors from regional centres across the country.

Building on the findings of the needs analysis and the successful October study visit to Slovenia, the workshops will focus on strengthening the operational and institutional capacities of Montenegrin authorities involved in financial investigations. Participants and Slovenian experts will discuss:

  • good practices stemming from the Slovenian legislative framework (including ZOPNI),

  • the role of prosecutors in directing financial investigations,

  • practical case analysis based on real Slovenian investigations, with emphasis on overcoming bottlenecks,

    • early detection of financial elements in criminal cases and operational coordination between police and prosecution,

    • inter-institutional cooperation and shared challenges within the Montenegrin context.

    Each workshop includes a dedicated discussion session to identify current obstacles and training needs for 2026. A specialised working group will also convene in Podgorica to advance the preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for financial investigations, a key next step of the project.

    These activities mark another important milestone in strengthening professional expertise and cooperation between Montenegrin institutions in the fight against organised crime, corruption, and money laundering.

    The project is implemented by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP) with the support of the Ministry of European and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia through Slovenian Aid & Partnerships, in cooperation with the Slovenian Police and the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Slovenia.

    INVITATION – Ukrainian-Slovenian Business Forum on Energy Sphere (10 Dec 2025, 10:00 CET)

    INVITATION – Ukrainian-Slovenian Business Forum on Energy Sphere (10 Dec 2025, 10:00 CET)

    13. 11. 2025 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, Ukraine

    We kindly invite you to the

    Ukrainian–Slovenian Business Forum on Energy Sphere

     

    taking place on 10th December 2025 from 10:00–13:00 (CET)

     

    Location: ON-SITE – Jable Castle, Grajska cesta 1, 1234 Loka pri Mengšu (Slovenia) / ONLINE

     

    The event is held under the auspices of the Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine Programme implemented by the Centre for European Perspective (CEP), in partnership with the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Slovenia, the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and SPIRIT, Slovenian Public Agency for Investments, Entrepreneurship and Internationalisation.

     

    The event will bring together companies from Ukraine and Slovenia (both on-site and online), along with the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. An additional side programme for Ukrainian delegations will be communicated shortly.

     

     Please, register online here: REGISTRATION FORM (Registration deadline: 1 Dec 2025)

      

    For any additional information, do not hesitate to contact us:

    Mr Oleg Rogoza, Project Manager (CEP), [email protected]

    Ms Nuša Blatnik, Project Assistant (CEP), [email protected]

     

    QUICK CONCEPT – PARTNERSHIPS FOR COOPERATION AND RECOVERY PROJECTS

    The ongoing transformation of the energy sector in Europe, coupled with the urgent need for reconstruction and modernization of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, creates a unique opportunity for cross-border cooperation. Slovenia, as an EU member with strong expertise in renewable energy, energy efficiency, green transition, and sustainable infrastructure, can offer valuable partnerships to Ukrainian companies seeking technological know-how, investment support, and joint participation in EU- or Energy Community–financed projects.
    For Ukrainian energy enterprises and technology providers, this conference offers opportunities for joint project development that contribute to Ukraine’s sustainable recovery and integration into the European energy community, while for Slovenian companies, it offers an entry point into the Ukrainian market, access to European funding mechanisms for joint projects in the energy sphere in Ukraine.

    Event objectives
    • To facilitate partnerships between Ukrainian and Slovenian companies active in the energy sector and related industries;
    • To promote joint participation in EU- and Energy Community–financed projects, including green transition and recovery programs for Ukraine;
    • To inform participants about available financial and institutional support mechanisms in Slovenia and the EU;
    • To showcase innovative energy solutions, technologies, and services that can support Ukraine’s recovery and sustainable growth;
    • To create a long-term network for cooperation and project development in the energy sphere.

    Target audiences
    From Ukraine:
    • Energy companies, utilities, and grid operators;
    • Renewable energy developers (solar, wind, biomass, hydrogen);
    • Energy efficiency solution providers;
    • Engineering and technology firms;
    • Municipal energy agencies and project implementers.

    From Slovenia:
    • Companies in energy sector, incl. in renewable energy, smart grids, and clean technologies;
    • Consulting and engineering firms.

    Ukrainian companies are invited to present:
    • Their capabilities in the energy sector;
    • Partnership needs (technological, financial, or strategic);
    • Project ideas for which they seek Slovenian or EU partners.

    Slovenian companies are encouraged to:
    • Explore business opportunities in Ukraine’s energy recovery;
    • Identify reliable Ukrainian partners for EU-funded or bilateral projects;
    • Contribute to Europe’s green and resilient energy future through cooperation.

    Quick event timeline
    1. Opening of the event
    2. Keynote address
    3. Presentations on part of Ukrainian companies
    4. Presentations on part of Slovenian companies
    5. B2B (business-to-business opportunity)
    6. Networking lunch

    Upcoming mentorship visit of Municipality of Zarichne at the Municipality of Slovenska Bistrica

    Upcoming mentorship visit of Municipality of Zarichne at the Municipality of Slovenska Bistrica

    6. 11. 2025 | PR, Regional cooperation, Slovenian Development Assistance, U-LEAD: with Europe, Ukraine

    As part of the Ukraine Recovery Programme, we are pleased to announce an upcoming mentorship visit of representatives from the Municipality of Zarichne (Ukraine) to the Municipality of Slovenska Bistrica (Slovenia).

    The visit will take place from 19 to 28 November 2025. The main focus of the mentorship will be on public utilities, including water supply systems, waste management, road infrastructure, and sewerage. Additional topics will cover healthcare, agriculture, and entrepreneurship. The selected themes reflect the clearly defined needs and priorities of the Ukrainian partner municipality, identified during the previous phase of the project.

    The ‘Recovery and Reconstruction in Ukraine’ programme is funded by the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs through the Slovenian Aid and Partnerships and implemented in partnership with ‘U-LEAD with Europe’.