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A Day in the Life of Amila Pilav-Velić

Making the most of opportunities — helping ideas and people go further Professor Amila Pilav-Velić’s day begins the way many days in Sarajevo do: with a strong Bosnian coffee. Before leaving for the School of Economics and…

EU Civil Protection Mechanism: Together we can do more and faster

Since the beginning of summer 2026, 1,891 wildfires have been recorded across the European Union, burning 623,470 hectares of land.…

Bauhaus Bites: Food and Food Literacy for Urban Resilience

The innovative action programme “Bauhaus Bites”, implemented in several European countries, is promoting food literacy and developing…

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PREDRAG RMUŠ

From Desimirovac to Europe: The hazelnut farm built on patience and courage The European Union supports…

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A Day in the Life of Amila Pilav-Velić

Bauhaus Bites: Food and Food Literacy for Urban Resilience

EU Civil Protection Mechanism: Together we can do more and faster

EU With YOU – with youth energy, creativity and enthusiasm at…

A Day in the Life of Biljana Georgievska

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EU is #1 trading partner and investor of the Western Balkans

€6B

Reform & Growth Facility 2024–27

€30B

total investments expected to be mobilised under the EIP 2021–27

70%

of the region’s total trade is with the EU

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Map of EU Projects

OUR PROJECTS

Kultura pRESPA - REShape the “stara” firehouse of Resen into a Municipal and Multicultural Centre for the valorisation and promotion of PrespA cultural and living heritage.

ShiNE: Supporting CSOs and media organizations to boost the greeN agenda and circular Economy in the Southeastern region of North Macedonia.

Action for You(th)! - Annual Work Programme 2025

Empowering patients for a healthier society - Annual Work Programme 2025

OUR CAMPAIGNS

Facts Come First

Countering disinformation goes beyond correcting falsehoods: it’s about protecting democratic values and actively improving people’s lives by ensuring access to reliable, fact-based information.

One Song One Europe

EU accession is about more than geography, economics, or politics—it speaks to the heart, reflecting the deep connections Europe and the Western Balkans share beyond territory.

Photo Contest

Thank you to everyone who participated! We received 183 incredible submissions from across the Western Balkans.

Other Campaigns

The European Union supports numerous initiatives that aim to improve the lives and future opportunities of young people in the Western Balkans.