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The price of normalisation: Serbia, Kosovo, and a risky border deal
This is the time for EU and its member states to push for solutions to the Serbia-Kosovo landswap that have domestic support and that enhance wider stability in the region
Macedonia’s looming war of interpretations
A clear majority in favour of the name deal in the referendum on September 30 would help to relieve tensions in the Balkans
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The price of normalisation: Serbia, Kosovo, and a risky border deal
Vessela Tcherneva- 13/11/2018
This is the time for EU and its member states to push for solutions to the Serbia-Kosovo landswap that have domestic support and that enhance wider stability in the region
Macedonian referendum: What happens next?
Mark Leonard speaks with Vessela Tcherneva and Robert Cooper about the contested result and how it might be solved.
Bookshelf:
Carnegie report on the Balkan wars
Safe Passage - The Transition from British to American Hegemony by Tori Schake
The Master and Margarita Reader’s Guide by Mikhail Bulgakov
The Age of Rubens: Diplomacy, Dynastic politics and the Visual Arts in Early 17th Century Europe
Breaking old habits in the Balkans by Robert Cooper
Macedonia’s looming war of interpretations by Vessela TchernevaMacedonia’s looming war of interpretations
Vessela Tcherneva- 28/09/2018
A clear majority in favour of the name deal in the referendum on September 30 would help to relieve tensions in the Balkans
Four things to know ahead of the NATO Summit
Joanna Hosa, Jeremy Shapiro , Vessela Tcherneva, Nick Witney- 06/07/2018
Our experts pick out four main topics to pay attention to ahead of the NATO Summit in Brussels
Trump vs. EU: The dead end of the normative approach
Vessela Tcherneva- 04/07/2018
A divided EU - with an unstable Germany, a UK on its way out and renegade central eastern member states - is only of interest to the US as an ally in competition with Russia and China
Power words: Europe’s stake in the Macedonian name dispute
Daniel Stefanov, Vessela Tcherneva- 14/06/2018
By actively supporting Macedonia and Greece to settle their name conflict, the EU could energise other countries of the Western Balkans to engage in democratic reforms, while also strengthening their economic outlook – and counter an assertive Russia.
The End of the Concept of ‘the West’?
Vessela Tcherneva- 18/05/2018
The West is more and more divided and global strategic interests are diverging. The impact of the US President on views and transatlantic trust is significant.
Macron: one year on
Mark Leonard speaks with Manuel Lafont Rapnouil, Almut Möller and Vessela Tcherneva, about what has changed in French foreign policy with Macron one year in office as French president.
Bulgaria: The unforeseen effects of the Presidency
Vessela Tcherneva- 09/01/2018
Bulgarian politicians and officials will have to challenge the stereotypes about Bulgaria during their six month presidency and learn to strike coalitions in the EU.
Непредвидените ефекти на председателството
Vessela Tcherneva - 09/01/2018
Коментар на Весела Чернева за това какви ще са основните въпроси, по които България ще може, а и ще трябва да има позиция и да търси консенсуси?
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The price of normalisation: Serbia, Kosovo, and a risky border deal
Vessela Tcherneva- 13/11/2018
This is the time for EU and its member states to push for solutions to the Serbia-Kosovo landswap that have domestic support and that enhance wider stability in the region
Macedonia’s looming war of interpretations
Vessela Tcherneva- 28/09/2018
A clear majority in favour of the name deal in the referendum on September 30 would help to relieve tensions in the Balkans
Four things to know ahead of the NATO Summit
Joanna Hosa, Jeremy Shapiro , Vessela Tcherneva, Nick Witney- 06/07/2018
Our experts pick out four main topics to pay attention to ahead of the NATO Summit in Brussels
Trump vs. EU: The dead end of the normative approach
Vessela Tcherneva- 04/07/2018
A divided EU - with an unstable Germany, a UK on its way out and renegade central eastern member states - is only of interest to the US as an ally in competition with Russia and China
Power words: Europe’s stake in the Macedonian name dispute
Daniel Stefanov, Vessela Tcherneva- 14/06/2018
By actively supporting Macedonia and Greece to settle their name conflict, the EU could energise other countries of the Western Balkans to engage in democratic reforms, while also strengthening their economic outlook – and counter an assertive Russia.
The End of the Concept of ‘the West’?
Vessela Tcherneva- 18/05/2018
The West is more and more divided and global strategic interests are diverging. The impact of the US President on views and transatlantic trust is significant.
Bulgaria: The unforeseen effects of the Presidency
Vessela Tcherneva- 09/01/2018
Bulgarian politicians and officials will have to challenge the stereotypes about Bulgaria during their six month presidency and learn to strike coalitions in the EU.
What Europe can do for the Western Balkans
Vessela Tcherneva- 13/10/2017
It is high time for the EU to move beyond ‘stabilocracy’ and stand up to ethnic nationalist kleptocrat political leaders.
What is left from Kohl’s era?
Vessela Tcherneva- 23/06/2017
Much has changed, yet paradoxically, perhaps Europe is closer now to its 1990s vision than it has ever been.
MacMeltdown: Understanding the political crisis in Macedonia
Vessela Tcherneva, Fredrik Wesslau- 05/05/2017
The ongoing crisis in Macedonia could become destabilizing for the region unless the EU takes more decisive action.
European and foreign policy implications of Bulgaria's election
Vessela Tcherneva- 28/03/2017
Borissov will probably have to make some symbolic shifts on foreign policy, but he is likely to do his best to be constructive within the EU.
How Trump will save Europe
Mark Leonard, Vessela Tcherneva- 07/02/2017
Ironically, the deeply Euroskeptic U.S. president and his ally in the Kremlin may provide the push Europe needs to finally resolve its biggest crises.
The challenge for Berlin in 2017
Vessela Tcherneva- 13/12/2016
Berlin will need to manage the fears of its fellow members, especially in regard to three specific issues.
EU-Turkey relations after July 15: Turning the page
Asli Aydıntaşbaş, Mark Leonard, Vessela Tcherneva- 15/09/2016
A complex and explosive mixture of misunderstandings, bad blood and unrecognised but shared interests has brought EU-Turkey relationship to a critical juncture.
Turkey’s not so splendid isolation
Vessela Tcherneva, Fredrik Wesslau- 11/03/2016
Despite its confidence in negotiations with the EU, Turkey remains beset on all sides by problems
Vessela Tcherneva invited to speak about European solidarity during Council of Europe conference
Vessela Tcherneva- 24/02/2016
The European Council on Foreign Relations was the only non-governmental organisation whose representative was invited to speak during the event that was attended by parliamentarians from more than 40 states.
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Launch of EU - Turkey Power Audit
Sofia - 19 Mar 18
Presentation of a publication titled “EU- Turkey Power Audit”.
Discussion on the new Western Balkans enlargement strategy of the European Commission
Sofia - 13 Feb 18
ЕК представи стратегията за разширяване на ЕС към Западните Балкани, озаглавена „Надеждна перспектива за разширяване за Западните Балкани и засилен ангажимент на ЕС към тях“. Каква е позицията на България като председател на Съвета на ЕС и най-голям застъпник на разширяването и как документът се приема в Македония и Сърбия? Това са само част от въпросите повдигнати в нашата дискусия.
The Second Biennale of Citizen Participation
Sofia - 22 Jan 18
В партньорство с Европейския съвет за външна политика и фондация "БлуЛинк", сдружение "Форум Гражданско Участие "и Български център за нестопанско право, организираха второ Биенале на гражданското участие.
Future of Europe
Sofia - 03 Jul 17
Европейският съвет за външна политика – София (ЕСВП) и
Европейската комисия в България имат удоволствието да ви поканят на дискусия на тема „Бъдещето на Европа“ 3 юли 2017 г. (понеделник), от 11:00 до 13:00 ч. (начало на регистрация 10:30 ч.) в Дом на Европа, ул. „Георги С. Раковски“ № 124, София 1000What next for the republic of Macedonia on its European path?
Sofia - 21 Jun 17
Европейският съвет за външна политика – София има удоволствието да ви покани на дискусия на тема „Какво предстои за Република Македония по европейския път?“ на 21 юни 2017 (сряда) от 13:00 – 15:00 ч. (регистрация от 12:30) в зала „Роял 3“, хотел „Балкан“, пл. „Света Неделя“ №5, София 1000.
Narratives and Realities: Russia and the West in a competition for the hearts and minds?
Sofia - 09 Jun 16
Event with the support of the European Endowment for Democracy on information warfare, news‐making, propaganda, and how to deal with them.
Europe’s Dilemmas and Western Balkans’ Perspectives
Sofia - 17 Mar 16
The refugee push from North Africa and the Middle East is a European problem, to which only common European policies would be the answer.
The EU-Ukraine DCFTA: Strengthening Ukraine One Step at a Time
Sofia - 18 Feb 16
DCFTA is the most important element of Europe’s response to the crisis in Ukraine. Albeit technical in its layout, DCFTA is a very political act which alters EU’s neighbourhood and raises expectations and responsibilities on both sides.
Duality of the crisis in Europe: Solidarity and foreign policy to a test
Sofia - 05 Feb 16
The ability to find and keep finding joint European solutions to the crisis will have a lasting impact on our abilities to act united in the future.
The Russian military transformation and what does it mean for Europe?
Sofia - 10 Dec 15
The reforms initiated in response to the invasion of Georgia in 2008, have left Russia with a military that would make short work of any of its neighbours.
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Dnevnik
03rd November, 2018
The most disappointing member states in the EU according to the EU28 Coalition Explorer
Dnevnik
01st November, 2018
Bulgaria is not a wanted coalition partner in the EU - ECFR's EU28 Coalition Explorer
Debati
14th July, 2018
Vessela Tcherneva comments on the possible outcome of the Trump-Putin meeting
Club Z
30th June, 2018
Daniel Stefanov: The 22 June migration mini-summit only underlined differences of national approaches to the crisis - but it will take creative thinking to solve it
Dnevnik
16th May, 2018
Boyko Borissov's opening speech at ECFR's 'In Dialogue with the Western Balkans' conference