Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe project In today’s rapidly changing economic environment, young people in the Western Balkans face a complex set of challenges. Entering the labour market, achieving financial stability, and planning an independent future often require navigating uncertainty, limited opportunities, and unequal access to information and resources. In…

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe project The Western Balkans has long been a region shaped by history, borders that changed often, and complex political relationships. For decades, the idea of cooperation across borders seemed distant, sometimes even unrealistic. Yet today, regional cooperation is no longer just a political slogan; it…

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE The POLITEIA thematic session “Youth Housing Independence Policies in the Western Balkans” was held on 22–23 December 2025 in Belgrade, organized by the Regional Academy for Democratic Development (ADD) and the Center for Democracy Foundation (CDF), in cooperation with partner organizations within the…

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE The Regional Youth Policy Lab on Youth, Culture and Cultural Heritage in the Western Balkans was held on 3 December 2025 at the ASK Center (Association for the Promotion of Culture) in Belgrade, organized by the Regional Academy for Democratic Development in cooperation…

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe project Written by Emina Odobašić, a Intern at the Center for Democracy Foundation within the Regional Internship Program under „Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe“ project, supported by European Union During the last two decades, confidence in democratic institutions has been declining among young people across…

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE  📍 Tirana, Albania | 12-14 November 2025 🗓 Deadline for applications: 31 October 2025 We invite you to apply for the POLITEIA Thematic Session “The Role of Youth Mental Health in Building Resilient Societies” that will take place on 12-14 November 2025, in…

Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe – RYDE  We are pleased to welcome Emina Odobašić from Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, who will be completing a two-month internship in our Belgrade office as part of the Regional Internship Program, implemented within the Regional Youth Dialogue for Europe project funded by the European…