Europe’s blind spot: the streets rising up against local autocrats

By Ana Maria Luca | Bucharest

In mid-February thousands of opposition supporters clashed with police in an anti-government rally against Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama’s cabinet, demanding its resignation and early elections. Although Albania is set to start its accession negotiations with the European Union, Rama’s rule has backtracked in terms of democracy and the fight against corruption and organised crime.

Poland Transformed

May 28th, 2014 | International

Location: Warsaw

Participation in conference “Poland Transformed” who’s focused was on the role of business in Poland transformation. The event hosted business leaders, opinion formers and jounalists.

Think Romania Network

October 2013 | International

Location: Washington DC

Our participation in Think Romania Network aimed to identify accomplishments and lessons learnt from building the rule of law in Romania. The event was organized by CEPA (Center for European Policy Analysis).

Forum 2000: Media and Democracy

October 2012 | International

Location: Prague

Global Focus participated in the conference panel moderation and also we organized the participation of the Romanian delegation of journalists in Forum 2000 Conference. The mobility was financed by Czech Embassy in Bucharest and Forum 2000 Prague.

Conference Brochure and Program: http://www.forum2000.cz/en/projects/forum-2000-conferences/2012/program/