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A series of meetings of the Berlin Process have been held during autumn 2024, with several conclusions related to the topics of interest for the Western Balkans Info Hub.
Berlin Process Western Balkans 8th Joint Science Conference: Mut zur Zukunft – Courage for Future
The annual Berlin Process Joint Science Conference brings together national stakeholders and experts of the education and science systems took place 30 September to 1 October 2024 at the State Library Berlin, Germany. The conference produced a Joint Statement with a set of conclusions and recommendations feeding into the 10th Western Balkans Summit of Heads of State and Government which took place on 14 October 2024 also in Berlin.
10th Berlin Process Summit 2024
The heads of state also referenced science and education and signed an Agreement on Access to Higher Education and Admission to Study in the Western Balkans.
What is the Berlin Process?
The Berlin Process is an intergovernmental initiative which was started in 2014 by the German Federal Government to support the integration of the Western Balkan countries into the European Union and foster regional cooperation in Southeast Europe. It involves 16 European nations and the European Commission. It is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and Germany is holding the rotating presidency. Since 2015, the Berlin Process has included a dedicated pillar on science, education, research, innovation and knowledge transfer. This is coordinated by the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.