PIPS held the Regional Seminar on Transitional Justice "From Dealing with the Past to Shaping the Future", bringing together young political and civic leaders, media professionals, academics and civil society representatives from Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia for two days of regional dialogue.

Over the course of the seminar, participants explored some of the most pressing questions facing the Western Balkans today: how societies confront competing narratives of the past, how accountability is pursued in politically polarized environments, how missing persons processes can advance truth and justice, and how youth, independent media and gender perspectives are shaping the future of memory and reconciliation.

Through open dialogue and critical exchange, the seminar created space for participants to challenge assumptions, share regional experiences, and build a stronger regional network committed to dealing with the past.

We are grateful to the experts from Kosovo and across the region who led these sessions with insight and courage and to our partner and participants for two days of meaningful and necessary conversations.

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

PIPS held the 2nd Seminar of the School of Politics on 29-31 May in Brezovica, focusing on Public Policies, Rule of Law, and Sustainable Development. Over the course of three days, participants engaged in discussions, analysis, and practical exercises on the challenges of designing and implementing public policies in Kosovo.

The sessions addressed state capacity, institutional accountability, sustainable development, energy policies, European integration, and digital governance in the age of artificial intelligence. Through the contribution of experts from academia, public institutions, civil society, and the public policy sector, participants reflected on how reforms can be translated into practical and sustainable policies.

The seminar concluded with reflections on the role of leadership, reform, and innovation in strengthening democratic governance in Kosovo.

The School of Politics is supported by the Council of Europe, Demo Finland, and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Kosovo.

Today, we held the first meeting with the participants of the 24th Generation of the School of Politics, which served as an opportunity for the participants to get to know each other and to create the foundations of cooperation throughout the program.

During this meeting, we presented in detail the School of Politics program for 2026, including the topics, structure and activities that will take place during the year.

The full program and participants brochure can be found here:
https://pips-ks.org/sq/Detaje/ArtMID/1446/ArticleID/4336/Shkolla-Politike-2026-Gjenerata-e-24-t235

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Danas smo održali prvi sastanak sa učesnicima 24. generacije Škole politike, koji je poslužio kao prilika da se učesnici upoznaju i da stvore temelje saradnje tokom celog programa.

Tokom ovog sastanka, detaljno smo predstavili program Škole politike za 2026. godinu, uključujući teme, strukturu i aktivnosti koje će se odvijati tokom godine.

Kompletan program i brošuru za učesnike možete pronaći ovde:
https://pips-ks.org/sq/Detaje/ArtMID/1446/ArticleID/4336/Shkolla-Politike-2026-Gjenerata-e-24-t235

Postanite deo transformativnog iskustva kroz jedan od prvih programa neformalnog političkog obrazovanja na Kosovu! Škola politike, osnovana sa ciljem osnaživanja lidera u političkim, ekonomskim, društvenim i kulturnim sferama, otvorila je poziv za prijavu za svoju 24. generaciju. Zasnovan na stubovima demokratije, naš program traje od marta do novembra i obuhvata seminare, diskusije i predavanja koja razvijaju kritičko mišljenje i demokratske vrednosti. Program nudi mogućnosti za produbljivanje znanja u oblastima kao što su upravljanje, liderstvo, ljudska prava i građanski angažman, opremajući učesnike znanjem da oblikuju budućnost kao aktivni građani i lideri na Kosovu.

Prishtina Institute for Political Studies (PIPS) hosted the Policy Pitch Night, where participants of the School of Politics 2025 presented the Policy Briefs they have been developing over the past months.

Through rigorous analysis and collaborative work, the groups addressed some of Kosovo’s most pressing policy challenges, offering fresh perspectives and actionable recommendations.