We are pleased to announce the Study Group Information "Overcoming Stabilitocracy in South East Europe" is now available.

This Study Group Information issue gathered the papers and the policy recommendations from the 46th workshop of the Partnership for Peace Consortium Study Group on "Regional Stability in South East Europe" (RSSEE SG), held in Reichenau/Rax, Austria, April 26-29, 2024.

Western tolerance of supposed “stability factors” with an authoritarian orientation has exacerbated the problem of so-called stabilitocratic rule in parts of the Western Balkans. It distances the countries concerned from democracy and the rule of law, worsens the chances of EU integration and generally affects negatively regional relations. The contributions in this volume argue for resolute support for democratic forces in politics and civil society in the Western Balkan states and for a proactive EU policy that enables access to EU programs even before full accession, provided that the rules of democracy and the rule of law are guaranteed.

We hope to have aroused your interest in the publication with this brief insight.

You can view and download the new Study Group Information PDF here.