Social Welfare State

Healthcare system and dependable social policy – foundation for the future

A functioning social welfare state in which citizens can feel that the state offers them a safety net is at the core of social democratic values and the basis for a stable democracy.

While the aim of a young country such as Kosovo should be to become a state capable and willing of fulfilling its duties and obligations to its citizens, there remain significant shortcomings by Kosovo in a variety of areas related to the human security of Kosovo citizens. To this day there is still no public health insurance, no functioning pension system or unemployment insurance in Kosovo. However, trust in the state and its democracy needs social security and if it is lacking, societies grow apart, become unstable and unequal and the democratic participation of ll citizens is at risk as they have no time and capacity to engage in society. Therefore we work with civil society experts to draw attention to these issues and to come up with possible policy solutions. 

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26.05.2024 | Event

The Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) organized and conducted the 14th annual Political Academy from May 26 to May 31, 2024.


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21.05.2024 | Event

On May 21, 2024, the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) and Democracy for Development (D4D) co-organized a Tuesday Salon at the Dukagjini bookstore,…


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15.05.2024 | Event

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Office in Kosovo hosted the launching event of the policy brief focusing on Russian Influence and the Security…


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30.04.2024 | Event

On April 30, 2024, the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), in collaboration with Democracy for Development (D4D), hosted an insightful Tuesday Salon at…


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20.04.2024 | Event

Organized by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) in Croatia, this visit was an opportunity to learn from case studies, share knowledge, and exchange…


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04.03.2024 | Event

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) organized the "Bridging the Western Balkans: Parliamentary Diplomacy for Regional Security and Euro-Atlantic…


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09.01.2024 | Event

The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is pleased to present our Policy Brief on Russian Influence and the Implications of the War in Ukraine for the Western…


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19.12.2023 | Event

On December 19, 2023, an important discussion took place in Gjakova regarding the perspective of creating the Sovereign Fund of the Republic of…


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07.12.2023 | Event

From December 7-9, 2023, the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) hosted its first Alumni Workshop for the Future of Economy Programme (FEP).


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Conference on the Impact of Visa Liberalization: Challenges and Opportunities for Business in Kosova


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