Prizren – ESI discusses EU enlargement with young activists and politicians

Adnan took part in a political academy. Photo: ESI

ESI senior analyst Adnan Cerimagic took part in the Political Academy 2025, organised by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) in Prevalla near Prizren, Kosovo. The academy brought together young political activists and future decision-makers from Kosovo.

In a panel titled “The future of the EU and the Enlargement Policy”, Adnan joined Frauke Seebass for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the Western Balkans on their path to EU membership. He addressed the current state of EU enlargement policy, the role of credible meassuring of the level of prepardness of candidates, and what would be needed to accelerate progress in the region.

The Political Academy is one of FES Kosovo’s flagship initiatives, fostering informed dialogue on democracy, rule of law, and regional cooperation. ESI is proud to support such efforts and to contribute to shaping a European future for the Western Balkans.

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• ESI proposal: “Offer the four freedoms to the Balkans, Ukraine, and Moldova For a merit-based EU accession process with a credible goal”
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• ESI proposal: “Abandon clichés about Bosnia: Push EU-related reforms instead of arbitrary conditions”
• ESI proposal: “No partition: Why Kosovo and Serbia must not discuss territory”
• ESI report: “Anti-Corruption Report for the West Balkans: Measure corruption in order to fight it”