“Democracy at a Crossroads: Resilient Cooperation and Peacebuilding” was an international conference hosted at the University of Elbasan, Albania, on 21 October 2025. It continued the Democracy at a Crossroads series, moving the conversation from Norway to the Western Balkans and asking how cooperation across borders can hold democratic institutions steady in a period of pressure.
The programme brought together academics, public institutions, civil society organisations, media and students. Discussions were organised around the themes of the Open Government Forum — transparency, participation, accountability and innovation — with contributions from researchers including Klodiana Beshku of the University of Tirana, alongside representatives of the Municipality of Elbasan.
At a glance
- Where: University of Elbasan, Albania
- When: 21 October 2025
- Format: International conference
- In cooperation with: Open Government Forum (Forumi i Qeverisjes së Hapur) and the Municipality of Elbasan
- Themes: Resilient cooperation, peacebuilding, transparency and civic participation
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