Publications

Launch of the Western Balkans Competitiveness and Innovation Index

Measuring Innovation for Sustainable and Smart Growth

On 27 May in Skopje, the Center for Research and Policy Making, in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, organized an event dedicated to competitiveness, innovation, and digital transformation in the Western Balkans countries, during which the Western Balkans Competitiveness and Innovation Index was presented.

Europe Day 2026

From the Schuman Vision to Geopolitical Reality: The New Challenges of European Integration More Than Seven Decades Later

On 20 May 2026, the conference entitled “Seven Decades Later: From Schuman's Vision to Europe's New Geopolitical Challenges” was held in Skopje, organised by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), the European Movement in the Republic of North Macedonia and the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies (WMCES). The event was organised within the framework of the celebration of Europe Day – 9 May and served as a platform for discussion on current European challenges, the European Union enlargement process and the role of young people in the future of Europe.

Interreligious Classroom

The role of the Theologian in 21st Century: Challenges and Competencies

Within the framework of the “Interreligious Classroom” project, a significant study visit was carried out to two locations of exceptional cultural and religious importance in Skopje—the Church of the Nativity of the Holy Mother of God and the Sultan Murat Mosque. This event represented another step toward deepening interreligious understanding and building trust among young theologians in the country.

EDS Winter University 2026

Youth Vision 2030 – Western Balkans, Stability and AI in Education

The EDS Winter University 2026 on the topic “Youth Vision 2030 – Western Balkans, Stability and AI in Education”, organized by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), European Democrat Students (EDS) and the Youth Forces Union of VMRO-DPMNE, was held from 26 to 29 March in Skopje.

Regional School Security 2026: Regional security challenges in times of global geopolitical shifts

From 12 to 14 March 2026, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Office in North Macedonia, in cooperation with the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, successfully organized the Regional School Security 2026 in Ohrid. The three-day event brought together students, young professionals, and experts from three countries in the Region, North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Serbia, to discuss pressing security challenges in the context of evolving global geopolitical dynamics.

Ethical Dilemmas and Artificial Intelligence in Journalism

Workshop

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), in cooperation with the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies from Brussels and the Association of Journalists (AJM), organized a training on the topic “Ethical Dilemmas and Artificial Intelligence in Journalism”, dedicated to the practical and ethical application of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism, which was held from 26 to 28 February 2026 in Shtip.

Handbook on the 2025 Local Elections in the Republic of North Macedonia

Second updated edition

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Institute for Democracy “Societas Civilis” – Skopje have prepared the second updated edition of the Handbook on the 2025 Local Elections in the Republic of North Macedonia.

Analysis of public opinion on North Macedonia’s accession to the European Union (2014-2025)

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies in cooperation with the Institute for Democracy Societas Civilis from Skopje promoted the Public Opinion Analysis Paper “Analysis of the public opinion about the North Macedonia’s accession to the European Union (2014–2025)” by the author Ivan Damjanovski

New Global Uncertainties, Old European Commitments: Public Perception on EU Accession in 2025

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies in cooperation with the Institute for Democracy Societas Civilis from Skopje promoted the Public Opinion Analysis Paper “New Global Uncertainties, Old European Commitments: Public Perception on EU Accession in 2025” by the authors Anamarija Velinovska and Kire Milkovski.

Political Thought Nr.71

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Institute for Democracy "Societas Civilis" from Skopje would like to present you the 71st issue of the journal “Political Thought”.