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Democracy and European integration begin at the local level, where citizens experience governance, participation, and public trust in their everyday lives. 📍 On the second day of the #ENGAGEUROPE Youth & Democracy Forum, discussions continued in #Shkodra, hosted by Universiteti i Shkodrës ‘Luigj Gurakuqi’. The sessions explored how local communities,
Young people are playing an increasingly important role in shaping democratic processes across Europe and the Western Balkans. This was the central message of the Youth & Democracy Forum, held on 17–18 June in Tirana and Shkodra, bringing together youth representatives from 11 countries to discuss civic participation, democratic engagement,
On 23–24 June 2026, the first regional training for municipal councillors was held in Tirana, bringing together representatives from the municipalities of Tirana, Durrës, Shijak, Krujë, Kamëz, Vorë, Kavajë, Dibër, Bulqizë, Mat, and Klos. Delivered by CCIS trainers Lorena Totoni and Eneida Marku, the training focused on strengthening the role
Across Europe, democratic participation is being reshaped by new political, social and digital realities. Young people are directly affected, yet their voices are still too often treated as secondary. On 17 June 2026, we are officially opening the #ENGAGEUROPE Youth & Democracy Forum in #Tirana, marking the public launch of #ENGAGEUROPE, and bringing together
CCIS së bashku me 29 organizata të tjera të shoqërisë civile, i bëjnë thirrje Kuvendit të Shqipërisë të sigurojë që zbatimi i procedurës së përshpejtuar për legjislacionin e integrimit europian të shoqërohet me garanci të qarta për ushtrimin e mbikëqyrjes parlamentare, transparencës, konsultimit publik dhe cilësisë së procesit ligjbërës. Konsultimi
EDUFAIR | Strengthening AI Capacity in Higher Education As the Quality Assurance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) partner of the EDUFAIR Erasmus+ Project, the Center for Comparative and International Studies (CCIS) is committed to ensuring that project activities deliver measurable results, institutional impact, and sustainable change across higher education institutions
Are you motivated, curious, and ready to actively engage in civic and EU-related issues while shaping your vision for the future of Europe? CCIS is pleased to share the open call to join the #ENGAGEUROPE Community – Mobilising Citizens for the Future of European Democracy through Data-driven Advocacy, Engagement, and Mobility!Through transnational exchanges,
CCIS is committed to supporting the continuous professional development of its researchers and experts through active participation in European research and policy networks. As part of the COST Action CA24167 – HUMAN-IT, Gentjana Zeneli, researcher and expert affiliated with CCIS, participated in the COST Academy training “Understanding EU Decision-Making Processes
The Center for Comparative and International Studies (CCIS) and Luarasi University held a coordination meeting to advance the implementation of the CORE-ED Academy project, focusing on the development of one of its key academic deliverables: the Complete Package of Training Guides and Manuals. Led by CCIS, with contributions from all
Training of Trainers për Kurrikulën mbi Shërbimet Publike dhe Mbikëqyrjen nga Këshillat Bashkiakë Më 26–27 mars 2026, ekspertët e Qendrës për Studime Krahasuese dhe Ndërkombëtare (CCIS) zhvilluan Training of Trainers (ToT) për kurrikulën nr. 3 me temë: “Politikat, instrumentet (entet/ndërmarrjet) për shërbimet publike dhe mbikëqyrja nga këshilli e performancës dhe