Focus
Balkans: Regional Reporting & Sustainable Training
Years active: 1999-2010
This programme supports long-term democracy, conflict resolution and European integration in the Balkans by creating a regional network of investigative reporting institutions - the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network - to conduct cross-border research, reporting and dialogue projects, practical training and supportive collaborations with local media outlets.
Macedonia May Rue Hastiness
Government accused of not thinking through legal reforms properly in its rush to show Brussels that it means business.
Courting Controversy in Bosnia
Bosnia’s judicial reforms could serve as regional model but remain dependent on internationals and threatened by delays.
Politics Sways Serbia's Judges
The Serbian judiciary remains subservient to its political masters, a major hurdle on the country’s road to Europe.
EU Reform Policy Under Scrutiny
Brussels urging Balkan membership candidates to do more to reform their justice systems, but isn’t providing appropriate funding and expert advice for them to do so.
Investigation: Serbia Losing Customs Corruption Battle
Initiatives launched against the system of border bribes have failed, and in the meantime Serbia’s economy is suffering.
KONTROVERZNE REFORME SUDSTVA U BOSNI
Reforme pravosudnog sistema u Bosni koje bi mogle bi posluziti kao model za citav region i dalje zavise od medjunarodnih aktera i ugrozene su sporoscu.
Politicians Muscle in on Minority Media
Political parties take control of ethnic minority newspapers, triggering protests from staff.
Small Farmers Feel Chill Wind of Competition
As big business buys up old socially-owned agricultural complexes, smallholders are feeling the squeeze.
Zepa Marks Anniversary Alone
While diplomats converged on Srebrenica to honour its victims, none seemed to remember the fate of the forgotten enclave of Zepa.