Report: From Brazil to Brussels
Have you ever wondered what the national football team of BiH and the ruling alliance of six political party leaders in Bosnia have in common? With substantial backing from the media, both have the power to steer the change, for better or for worse. The night of March 22 when the former European champions Greece lost against BiH 3-1 was the epitome of happiness in most of the country. The victory brought together politicians, actors, journalists, priests and “ordinary” citizens. The air was vibrating with media headlines: “BiH National Team United All Nations and Faiths”; “Record by Record: Dragons Set Standards”; “Dragons can do it!” The euphoria that was generated…
Film: Return to Europe
A journey through the Balkans is a journey through Europe’s past and its future. Europe is discovering its fascination for the Balkans. After years of bloody conflict, this region has become again a region of hope. Romania and Bulgaria have joined the European Union. There is peace. A new generation desires change. The magic word that echoes from Tirana to Belgrade, from Sarajevo to Istanbul is “Europeanisation”. “These are documentaries all citizens of the European Union should have the opportunity to see” – Giuliano Amato, former Prime Minister of Italy “A compelling documentary series about the Balkans and Turkey, capturing the essence of a fast-changing region central to Europe’s future” –…
Report: An Affair of Animal Welfare
Think tank Populari undertook a study of Bosnia’s veterinary sector through a rather unique lens: animal welfare at slaughter. With the EU’s animal welfare requirements as a backdrop, think tank Populari examined Bosnian legislature as well as how well law and practice are matched on the ground. The product is a policy brief aimed at both the private sector and at Bosnia’s civil servants, with recommendations how to better align both practice and legislature with that of the EU. We hear it every day: As an EU hopeful, Bosnia will have to harmonize its legislature and align its practices with that of the EU. With food safety a growing concern in the…
