What does it take to turn tax administration reform into tangible results? This question shaped a two-day peer learning event held on May 21-22, 2026, in Athens, co-organized by the International Monetary…

This week, we were pleased to welcome the third generation of the EU-funded “WeLead: EU Scheme for Young Professionals in the Western Balkans” (WeLead) project for the closing event of the program. The…

As Europe accelerates financial integration and digital transformation, central banks are navigating an increasingly complex environment shaped by technological change, geopolitical uncertainty, and evolving…

This reflection was prepared by Albulena Nahi, who works at the Ministry of Finance, Labor and Transfers in Kosovo, capturing her experience in the Managing Forensic Assignments in the Public Sector Certification…

After a short holiday break, the start of May brought an intensive continuation of learning and knowledge sharing activities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With advancing climate action, institutional capacity…

In an interview with Kosova Press, CEF Director Jana Repanšek reflects on Kosovo’s reform trajectory and what it will take to meet EU-related ambitions in practice, not just on paper.

As part of the EU-funded “WeLead: EU Scheme for Young Professionals in the Western Balkans” (WeLead) project, Enea Caushaj from the Albanian Seized and Confiscated Asset Administration Agency participated…

In April, we had the pleasure of bringing together colleagues from central banks and financial supervisory authorities across South East and East Europe for an intensive and rewarding week of learning.…

On April 16, the CEF Advisory Board convened in a hybrid format, reaffirming the organization's program and strategic direction. The CEF team presented key strategic priorities for the CEF learning program,…

As part of the EU-funded “WeLead: EU Scheme for Young Professionals in the Western Balkans” (WeLead) project, Aleksandra Baklaja from the Serbian Ministry of European Integration took part in a transformative…