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Regional Political Party Initiative

Political parties in the Balkans aim to provide political leadership and policies that guide their countries toward inclusive, multiethnic democracy and Euroatlantic integration. With the prospect of European Union membership for much of the western Balkans, political parties need to navigate governmental, social, economic and political transformations required to join the EU.

Political Parties

Political parties are essential institutions of democracy. By competing in elections parties offer citizens a choice in governance, and while in opposition they can hold governments accountable. When citizens join political parties, volunteer their time, donate money and vote for their leaders, they are exercising their basic democratic rights. Participation of citizens in political parties offers unique benefits, including opportunities to influence policy choices, choose and engage political leaders, and run for office.

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