On 12th of October 2014 there were general elections in Bosnia and Hercegovina. The war-torn ethnically divided country has one of the most complicated political and electoral systems in the world – These are the reflections of an international election observer. It is 7 o’clock early morning and unexpectedly chilly. The walls are decorated with…
Tag: Balkans
the balkan region and migrations
*Introductory remark: All the brackets are passing references of the author (who was in kind of bracket-writing-mood) to her own article! *In the frame of FYEG’s Migration Campaign (which is running in full swing!) we found out that it would be good idea (although not that simple one) to try to present and give (at…
Jahorina Statement 2003
The Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG) met in August 2003 in Jahorina, Bosnia and Hercegovina, for its yearly summercamp. The aim was to work on reconciliation, peace and development in the Balkans. There were 90 young people, brought together from 30 countries to discuss, exchange ideas and experiences and plan projects. FYEG concludes that…
FYEG summer camp 2003
Where 1984’s Olympic Games drew the world’s attention to Jahorina Mountain, FYEG repeated the same phenomenon with young greens from all overEurope. More than 80 people from more than 30 countries and organisations – mostly members of FYEG, came together to debate, exchange experience and earn a lot of new knowledge and friends on Mt.Jahorina,…