Young People: From Local Needs to Concrete Initiatives Contributing to Community Development
“Sharing Our Experiences with Others” – Final Conference of the “Your City – Your Voice” Project On 26 August 2026, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised the final online conference of the “Your City – Your Voice” project, implemented within the “EU National Resource Centre for Civil Society in Serbia” project of the Belgrade Open School, financially supported by the European Union. The event presented the results of work with young people, civil society organisations and other stakeholders from Niš, Subotica, Vranje and the surrounding cities and municipalities. Through the structured and long-term inclusion of young people and CSOs at…
From Young People’s Needs to Concrete Solutions: Policy Labs in Vranje, Subotica and Niš
Young People and Local Stakeholders Jointly Develop Recommendations for Improving Public Policies The Center for Democracy Foundation organised Youth Policy Labs in Subotica, Niš and Vranje, as part of the “Your City – Your Voice” project, dedicated to improving public policies and services in the areas of culture, employment, and young people’s mental and reproductive health. Following the previously implemented training programmes for young people and civil society organisations, the Policy Lab represents the next step – a space where the identified needs and challenges of young people are translated into concrete proposals for improving local policies and practices. Participants…
From Dialogue to Recommendations: Young People in Vranje Shape Policies for Better Health
“Young People, Health and the Decisions That Affect Us – From Participation to Public Policies” During July 2026, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised a youth training programme in Vranje and online entitled “Young People, Health and the Decisions That Affect Us – From Participation to Public Policies”, as part of the Your City – Your Voice project. The interactive two-day training brought together young people from Vranje and the surrounding area who are committed to actively contributing to the improvement of policies and services affecting the mental and reproductive health of young people. Starting from the question of how…
Young People in Niš Develop Recommendations to Improve Youth Employment Policies
“Young People and Employment Opportunities – From Local Needs to Public Policies” During July 2026, the Center for Democracy Foundation organised a two-day youth training programme in Niš and online entitled “Young People and Employment Opportunities – From Local Needs to Public Policies”, as part of the Your City – Your Voice project. The training brought together young people from Niš and the surrounding area who are interested in actively contributing to the improvement of policies and measures affecting youth employment and their professional development. Throughout the interactive training, participants had the opportunity to explore how public policies influence employment…
ALDA President Natasa Vučković contributes to the dialogue on territorial diplomacy at MedCat Days 2026
On 9–10 July 2026, ALDA President Natasa Vučković participated in the 7th edition of MedCat Days, organised by the Government of Catalonia in collaboration with the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed). The event brought together representatives of European institutions, regional networks, local and regional authorities, and civil society to discuss how to transform the Pact for the Mediterranean into concrete, place-based action. The MedCat Days 2026 addressed how Mediterranean governance can become more effective,coordinated and action-oriented within the framework of the new Pact. The first day focused on the operational dimension of the Pact, addressing how it can be…
Full Support for the Continuation of Accession Negotiations and the Strengthening of Regional Cooperation
Statement by the Intersectoral Working Group for Regional Cooperation and the Working Group for Chapter 31 of the National Convention on the European Union At a joint meeting of the Intersectoral Working Group for Regional Cooperation and the Working Group for Chapter 31 of the National Convention on the European Union, members of both working groups discussed current issues of relevance to the foreign policy of the Republic of Serbia, the European integration process, and regional cooperation in the Western Balkans. In the conclusions adopted at the meeting, the participants expressed their full support for the continuation of accession negotiations…
Support for Women’s Entrepreneurship: New Knowledge and Skills for Women from the Pirot District
Empowering Women in Southern Serbia to Start and Manage Their Own Businesses Within the framework of the project “My Idea, My Business: Empowering Women for Entrepreneurship and Climate Resilience in Southern Serbia”, the Center for Democracy Foundation organized a “Start Me Up” training on business creation and management in Pirot from June 4-6, 2026. The three-day interactive program, themed “Launch Your Idea: First Steps Towards a Sustainable Business”, brought together 17 women from the Pirot District who demonstrated high motivation to enhance their entrepreneurial skills and gain insights into sustainable business models and social entrepreneurship. The development of business ideas,…
NCEU: Transparency Is a Requirement, not a Courtesy
Statement by the NCEU Intersectoral Working Group for Monitoring the Implementation of the Reform Agenda of the Republic of Serbia The second meeting of the EU-Serbia Reform and Growth Facility (RGF) Monitoring Committee was held in Belgrade on 3 June 2026. The Monitoring Committee is a tripartite body in which the National Convention on the European Union (NCEU) participates as a full member with voting rights. The meeting gathered representatives of the European Commission, Serbian public authorities, civil society organisations, embassies of EU Member States, and international organisations. Discussions focused on the implementation of the Reform and Growth Facility across…
From Idea to Sustainable Business: Training for Women from the Rasina District
Empowering Women in Southern Serbia to Start and Manage Their Own Businesses On May 30 and 31 and June 1, 2026, within the project “My Idea, My Business: Project to Empower Women for Entrepreneurship and Climate Change Resilience in Southern Serbia”, the Center for Democracy Foundation organized the “Start Me Up” training on starting and managing a business. The intensive three-day program entitled “Launch Your Idea: First Steps Towards a Sustainable Business” was implemented in Vrnjačka Banja and Kruševac, bringing together 19 motivated women from the Rasina District with the aim of strengthening their economic position and enhancing their entrepreneurial…
Nataša Vučković: Respect and Admiration for Dragoljub Mićunović
“He Will Live Forever Through His Works and Our Memories” A memorial for Dragoljub Mićunović, an exceptional professor, philosopher, intellectual, uncompromising advocate of democracy and freedom at a time when democracy did not exist in our country, and a kind and warm-hearted man of inexhaustible energy and unwavering faith in a better future, was organized at the Miljenko Dereta Space in Belgrade by the Center for Democracy Foundation, of which he was the founder and president. Speech by Nataša Vučković at the commemoration of Prof. Dr. Dragoljub Mićunović (Belgrade, May 29, 2026): “Everyone has their own view of Mićun, shaped…
Final Farewell to Our Founder, President, and Dear Friend – Prof. Dr. Dragoljub Mićunović (1930–2026)
The Center for Democracy Foundation, with immeasurable sorrow and grief, bade farewell to its founder, long-serving President of the Management Board, mentor, and above all, a dear friend, Prof. Dr. Dragoljub Mićunović. With his passing, society lost one of its most significant figures in the fight for democracy, a modern Serbia, and European values. For all of us at the Center for Democracy Foundation, Professor Mićunović was not only an intellectual authority – he was a man of inexhaustible energy, kind words, and unwavering faith in a better future. In times of crisis and social turbulence, he taught us that…
Annual Conference “Labour Rights and Decent Work in Serbia: State of Play and Directions for Reform”
The Center for Democracy Foundation organized, on April 8, 2026, within the project “Labour Rights and Decent Work in Socio-Economic Reforms in Serbia – Black on White,” with the support of the Olof Palme International Center, the annual conference “Labour Rights and Decent Work in Serbia: State of Play and Directions for Reform.” In the context of ongoing reform processes and challenges in the labour market, the aim of this year’s conference was to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of labour rights in Serbia, as well as to encourage dialogue on key priorities and directions for improving public…
