Summary The European Parliament’s recent resolutions on the European Commission’s 2023 and 2024 reports on Western Balkan countries reflect unusually strong language and the increasing concerns about Serbia’s active role in regional instability. For the first time in such strong words, the European Parliament directly criticises Serbia for acting as a destabilising force in the […]
The student-led protests in Serbia – reshaping the political landscape Hundreds of rallies, a 1,933 km ultra‑marathon from Novi Sad to Brussels, and the loudest call for democratic renewal in a generation have put Serbia in the European spotlight. What comes next—and why does it matter for the EU’s enlargement strategy? Join CRTA and the European Policy Centre for […]
As the government fails to halt the growing trend of dissatisfaction and mistrust among Serbian citizens, support for the protests and students remains high even after five months, standing at 59% according to the findings of CRTA’s public opinion research. At least half of the adult population is dissatisfied with nearly every aspect of the […]
Democracy doesn’t defend itself—people do. At EUCRTA, we work to ensure that civic voices from the Western Balkans are heard at the European level, shaping policies for a more transparent and accountable future. Now, we’re growing our team and looking for two dedicated professionals to help us make an impact. 🔹 Advocacy Manager – Lead […]
After a thrilling adventure through Belgian paperwork (turns out wrangling Brussels isn’t all that different from the Balkans), we’re excited to announce that EUCRTA is officially up and running! Armed with our Balkan-honed “bureaucratic-slayer” skills, we navigated every form, stamp, and waiting line without losing our sense of humor—or our sanity. Now that we’ve earned […]