CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE EIGHTH EUROPEAN POLICY SCHOOL
Topic: Environment and Climate Change – Chapter 27 of North Macedonia’s Negotiations with the European Union
The European Policy School is a traditional activity of Eurothink held every year. The aim of the event is to contribute to a better understanding of the European integration process among representatives of civil society organizations, media, and other stakeholders.
The theme of this year’s school emerged as the highest interest and priority among citizens. Eurothink identified this through a series of 16 thematic trainings conducted during 2024 and 2025 within the framework of the same project.
The focus will be on the steps that need to be taken in North Macedonia to ensure greater attention and concrete action on these issues, particularly in the context of persistent air pollution, waste management in urban areas, river cleanliness, and raising citizens’ awareness and environmental culture. Special attention will be given to the European dimension of these topics, considering that they form a key part of Chapter 27 in the country’s negotiations with the European Union, which relates to the environment and climate change.
Who can apply
The school is open to representatives of civil society organizations and institutions, journalists, media professionals, students, and young professionals interested in environmental protection and climate change in the country.
Period and format
The European Policy School will take place on 23–24 December 2025 (Tuesday and Wednesday) at Hotel Karposh in Skopje. For selected participants, Eurothink will cover travel and accommodation expenses.
Participation and benefits
Participants will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge on topics related to North Macedonia’s alignment with the European Union regarding Chapter 27, environment, and climate change.
Lectures will be delivered by distinguished international and national experts with extensive experience in this field.
All participants who attend at least 80% of the total duration of the School will receive a certificate of successful completion.
Lectures will be held in the Macedonian language.
All additional details and information will be provided to the selected participants.
Application and selection
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a motivation letter, both in English, to the email address [email protected] no later than 12 December 2025 at 16:00.
Eurothink will select and notify the participants no later than 16 December 2025.
This year’s edition of the European Policy School is implemented within the framework of the project “Media for the EU” – Civil Society Program for Media Participation in North Macedonia’s EU Accession Negotiations, implemented by EUROTHINK – Centre for European Strategies in partnership with the European Association for Local Democracy (ALDA) and the Balkan Institute for Regional Cooperation (BIRC), with the support of the European Union.
