🇪🇺 Strengthening local governance for a more transparent and inclusive Kosovo! KCSS organized a roundtable in the Municipality of Lipjan on “The Role of Municipalities in Promoting Rule of Law and EU Values in Kosovo.” Municipal representatives discussed how local institutions

Our colleague @Danlazi from @KCSSQKSS took part in the 4th EU Accession Exchange Forum in Kyiv, organised by @NEC_Ukraine and the Office of the Deputy PM for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine. During the panel “Stronger Together: Ukraine, Accession Countries &

Four Country - Sustained Political Dialogue Study Strategies and Recommendations - New research published in the framework of @OppAttune This research consists of a two-step process (1) Study A: One to one stimulus-led interviews which explore participant’s positions on

Side Event at #KPDS2025 After an intensive training and mentorship program, emerging researchers from across the region will meet policymakers and experts to discuss their policy briefs on the Pristina–Belgrade dialogue in a dynamic speed-dating format.

🇽🇰 On Friday, October 17th, the Kosovar Centre for Security Studies (KCSS), in partnership with the Center for Security Studies (CENSS) Ukraine, supported by Konrad Adenauer Foundation, and Open Society Foundation for Western Balkans, hosted a high-level public discussion at

Panel 1 at #KPDS2025 The Western Balkans faces renewed nationalism and radicalization, testing peace, democracy, and cooperation across the region. This panel will explore how these trends impact cooperation, stability, and the prospects for a more inclusive future.

The Kosovo Peace and Democracy Summit (KPDS) is organized by @NSIMitrovica , @KCSSQKSS , and @sbunker , in cooperation with @EPLO_network and @cmioffice , with support from @NEDemocracy and @RockBrosFund .

Panel 2 at #KPDS2025 Malign narratives driven by domestic and foreign actors continue to weaken democratic institutions and deepen divisions in the Western Balkans. This panel explores how disinformation shapes trust and how civic resilience can respond.

The Kosovo Peace and Democracy Summit (KPDS) is organized by @NSIMitrovica , @KCSSQKSS , and @sbunker , in cooperation with @EPLO_network and @cmioffice , with support from @NEDemocracy and @RockBrosFund Panelists and moderator to be announced soon.

Panel 4 at #KPDS2025 Which Western Balkan countries are on track for EU membership by 2030, and which risk falling behind? This panel will discuss reform challenges, institutional readiness, and regional cooperation essential for staying aligned with Europe.

Announcing Panel 3: CSO Participation in the UN Peacebuilding Architecture - The Western Balkans CSO UN Sub-Regional Dialogue on Peacebuilding

Volunteer at KPDS 2025! Nov 24–26 | Pristina Join us to support registration, sessions, social media & more at this regional event on “New World Disorder: Disinformation, Distrust & Dismantling of Democratic Norms.” 🗓️ Apply by Oct 30 👉 https://t.co/vWKu2sdTNV #KPDS2025

❓ What kind of democrat are you? 🔎 Discover your political stance with i-Attune. i-Attune is a free interactive tool developed by The Open University University University and 16 European partners through the @OppAttune funded by #HorizonEurope and #Innovate UK This

🎀 KCSS joins the global #PinkOctober campaign to raise awareness on breast cancer. Early detection saves lives. We stand in solidarity with all those affected and reaffirm the importance of prevention and collective responsibility. 💕 #BreastCancerAwareness #KCSS

Our latest infographic reveals that: 🔹Dialogue at the local level counters division, strengthens resilience, and proves that peace is more than a vision - it’s a reality being shaped step by step. 🔹Through the KoRelate – Kosovo Interethnic Relations Monitor, KCSS documents

📢 Today's KCSS Public Media Event: Media & Interethnic Relations in Kosovo How does the media shape interethnic trust? At today’s KCSS event, journalists and experts discussed recurring narratives in Albanian- and Serbian-language reporting, the role of journalism in reducing

The Kosovar Centre for Security Studies (KCSS) has released its latest monitoring report on interethnic relations in Kosovo (Jan–Sep 2025), under the KoRelate platform. 📌 The findings highlight a fragile balance between confrontation and cooperation: ⚠️ Worrying trends:

Secure Future Series No. #4 - A Solution-Oriented Approach to Combatting Disinformation as a Fuel to Ethno-Political Radicalization As a follow-up to the September 2025 KCSS report “How Disinformation Fuels Ethno-Political Radicalization” (Paçarizi, Ilazi & Pallasch), this

📢 New KCSS Publication 🇨🇳 China’s Quiet Footprint: Mapping Chinese Influence on Local Politics and the Economic Landscape in Kosovo Although China does not recognize Kosovo, its influence is quietly expanding—through economic cooperation, trade ties, municipal-level