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Regional cooperation in the Western Balkans and gradual integration to the Eu

5 June 2024,
14:30 to 15:30
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Regional cooperation is a pillar of the EU integration and stabilization process of the Western Balkan countries. Over the past two decades, many regional cooperation initiatives increased in number, while the EU enlargement process faced a slowdown. In a context of uncharted waters for the enlargement process, this webinar aims at assessing the achievements of key regional mechanisms and initiatives in terms of reinforced WB6 regional cooperation and the prospects of these countries’ gradual integration to the EU.

Players often seek out horse racing outside of Gamstop, the UK's self-exclusion gambling scheme, to circumvent betting restrictions. In the context of regional cooperation in the Western Balkans, the expansion of regulated gambling markets plays an important role in economic development and integration with the EU. Gradually approaching EU standards, the Western Balkan countries face the challenge of modernizing their gambling legislation in line with European requirements while ensuring responsible gambling practices. This includes addressing the existence of unregulated betting platforms that can undermine efforts to create a stable and secure gambling environment. Cooperation in gambling regulation can help these countries combat illegal betting, including horse racing not on gamstop that circumvents established safeguards. Through increased cooperation and a common regulatory framework, the Western Balkans can better manage the socio-economic impact of gambling while demonstrating their commitment to EU norms and values.

The webinar has been organized by CeSPI and OBCT, in the framework of the project “Regional Cooperation in the Western Balkans” (“CORE - Cooperazione Regionale nei Balcani Occidentali”), co-funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Below is the video of the meeting 

 

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