The participants of the School of Politics, Generation 23, stayed in Strasbourg from November 4 to 8, where they took part in the World Forum for Democracy 2025, held this year under the theme “Democracy at Risk: How Can We Revive It?”.

It was a trip filled with valuable experiences, inspiring discussions, and, of course, plenty of fun and positive energy from the Generation 23 group!

The Prishtina Institute for Political Studies (PIPS) successfully concluded this year’s Transitional Justice and Peacebuilding Seminar, held as part of the School of Politics Program. Over three days, participants explored the theoretical foundations, practical mechanisms, and regional experiences of transitional justice, while reflecting on the importance of addressing the past to build sustainable peace in Kosovo and the Western Balkans.

This activity was made possible with the assistance of the regional project “EU Support to Confidence Building in the Western Balkans,” funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Today, the Prishtina Institute for Political Studies (PIPS) launched its Annual Review of Kosovo’s foreign policy.

The report highlights a period marked by strained relations with key partners, limited progress on multilateral engagement, and stagnation in the EU and NATO integration tracks. Despite the achievement of visa liberalization, Kosovo’s diplomacy has faced major setbacks.

The debate highlighted Kosovo’s growing diplomatic passivity, warning of a loss of strategic direction in its foreign policy. Another key point discussed was how Kosovo will navigate a shifting world order, from liberal frameworks toward emerging geopolitical realignments, and what this means for its strategic positioning.

At the panel, Muhamet Brajshori and Ilir Deda offered their reflections, emphasizing respectively that Kosovo has “lost its compass in dealing with allies and non-allies” and that “2025 will be remembered as a year of major losses in international relations, a setback difficult to reverse, even under a new government.”

Sot, më 22 shtator, Instituti i Prishtinës për Studime Politike (PIPS), mblodhi Kryetarët e Forumeve Rinore të partive politike në Kosovë, ku ata nënshkruan një Deklaratë të Përbashkët, duke u zotuar për një kulturë politike me integritet, pa gjuhë të urrejtjes dhe pa dezinformim gjatë fushatave zgjedhore. Deklarata është një zotim moral dhe politik që dërgon mesazhin se politika mund të bëhet me respekt, dinjitet dhe transparencë.

Të rinjtë u zotuan se do ta luftojnë dezinformimin, gjuhën e urrejtjes dhe dhunën online, duke ruajtur etikën politike dhe duke mos toleruar dhunë në politikë apo në jetën publike.

The Prishtina Institute for Political Studies (PIPS) successfully organized the 4th Seminar of the School of Politics over the weekend, focusing on “Political Dialogue and Negotiation: Tools for Democratic Leadership.” This seminar served as both a training and a practical exercise aimed at strengthening participants’ skills in dialogue, negotiation, and democratic leadership.

Throughout three intensive days, participants explored the principles, practices, and real-world applications of political dialogue and negotiation as essential instruments for building solutions, fostering cooperation, and achieving shared goals in governance.

Third Meeting of the Platform for Multi-Party Dialogue in Kosovo

Prishtina Institute for Political Studies – PIPS, with the support of Demo Finland, organized the third meeting of the Forum for Multi-Party Dialogue on July 29. This meeting was attended by representatives of youth forums of political parties, who had the opportunity to discuss the topic "Why and how does political culture matter?" with Mr. Butrint Berisha.