The main activities of this project include:

1. The creation and delivery of the module “The impact of EU on peace building, reconciliation and democratization in Kosovo” which is offered as an elective in the second year of studies for students of the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Administration Public Schools, the Faculty of Economics, the Faculty of Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Psychology. The project aims for at least 50 students to attend this module every year. The lectures will cover topics related to the impact of the EU on the rehabilitation of Kosovo after the conflict, in several areas as follows: Peace building, reconciliation, social dialogue, democratization, diversity and inclusiveness, political capacity building, reconstruction economic and civil society. There will also be complementary open lectures, where experts in the field will be invited to share their expertise. The module will be taught for two semesters (56 hours), for three years.

2. Writing a research report on the impact of EU on Kosovo democratization. The research will include the work of students to develop literature and field research, to analyze the impact of the EU in Kosovo, in terms of policies (document analysis), practice (implementation of policies) and experience (how people and the community feel about these policies).

3. Holding dissemination activities where students will organize at least 30 awareness sessions with high school seniors in order to raise awareness and increase their interest in EU studies.

Renowned Professor Krassen Stanchev from the University of Bulgaria delivers a lecture at AAB College. As part of the activities under the project “ The EU’s Impact on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation, and Democratization in Kosovo,” funded by the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Actions program, Professor Krassen Stanchev from Sofia University and the Institute for Market Economy in Bulgaria delivered a lecture for the students of AAB College. The lecture was held online andfeatured Stanchev’s presentation on the topic “ The War on Ukraine: Background, Risks,and Options to Address Them.”  Stanchev, as one of the most influential figures not only in the Western Balkans, provided students with a unique perspective on the current situation and the conflict between these two states. The lecture was well-received by the students, who posed questions to the professor regarding the topic discussed.  

Certificates were awarded to the second cohort of students completing the module “The EU’s Impact on Kosovo” under the Jean Monnet-funded project “The EU’s Impact on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation, and Democratization in Kosovo.” The ceremony, led by Professor Bashkim Rrahmani and Project Development Office officer Qëndresa Kukaj, celebrated the students’ achievements and active participation. Attendees engaged in discussions, shared positive feedback on the modules, and expressed enthusiasm for future project activities.

As part of the activities under the project “The EU’s Impact on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation, and Democratization in Kosovo ,” funded by the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Actions program, activist and intellectual from Slovakia, Boris Strecanski, will hold an open lecture for AAB College students.The topic of this lecture will be “Dancing on a Thin Ice: Civil Society in Slovakia ,” and it will take place on Thursday, October 31, starting at 3:00 PM in the Media Center of AAB College. 

As part of the activities within the project “The EU’s Impact on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation,    and  Democratization in Kosovo,” funded by the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Actions program, a lecture was held by Dr. Sanja Pesek from American University, Washington, D.C. This lecture, delivered to students engaged in the course “The EU’s Impact on Kosovo,” focused on the topic “Transitional Justice, Democracy, Peace, and Human Rights” and was also open to other interested students.Pesek discussed the history, implications, institutions, and reconciliation commissions, emphasizing the need for implementing transitional justice, particularly in the context of reconciliation, peace, and dialogue.

Activist and intellectual from Slovakia Boris Strecanski delivers a lecture to AAB College students. With the topic “ Dancing on a Thin Ice: Civil Society in Slovakia,” activist and intellectual Boris Strecanski from Slovakia delivered an open lecture for AAB College students. Strecanski, who has also contributed to the development of civil society in Kosovo, being engaged in various important projects, shared perspectives on the civil society of the Republic of Kosovo and the stages of its future development during the lecture. Students had the opportunity to draw various conclusions regarding the field in which Strecanski is recognized. This lecture was part of the activities under the project “ ,” funded by the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Actions program.  

The Office for Project Development informs students about developmental projects in the context of Erasmus+ Days. As part of the Erasmus+ Days celebration, the Office for Project Development at AAB College informs students about the developmental projects currently being implemented with funding from various Erasmus+ program actions. These projects will be shared with students according to their respective faculties. One of the projects funded by the Jean Monnet Action of the Erasmus+ program is “ The Impact of the EU in Kosovo,” which aims to create and offer the first  module in higher education in Kosovo related to the EU’s impact on peacebuilding, reconciliation, and democratization in the country. This module is offered to second- and third-year students of the Faculty of Law, Economics, Public Administration, Psychology, and Social Sciences.  

The Executive Director of the “ Community Building Mitrovica” organization, Afërdita Sylaj, delivered a lecture to students in the course “ The Impact of the EU in Kosovo,” as part of the activities of the project “ The Impact of the EU on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation, and Democratization in Kosovo,” funded by the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Actions program. In her lecture, Sylaj addressed the topic “ Interethnic Dialogue in Kosovo with a Special Focus on the City of Mitrovica,” discussing the activities undertaken by her organization and their achievements thus far. She shared her experiences  in the municipality of Mitrovica and the relationships between Kosovo Serbs and other citizens. Students asked Sylaj questions about the influence of politics on interethnic groups in North Mitrovica, as well as the challenges her organization faces in implementing activities, organizing events, and carrying out other significant initiatives. 

Goran Ilik, a professor at the St. Kliment Ohridski University in Bitola, will deliver a lecture for AAB College students as part of the activities under the project “ The Impact of the EU on Peacebuilding, Reconciliation, and Democratization in Kosovo,” funded by the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Actions program. The lecture will be held on May 26th at 10:00, with the topic: “ Macedonian Euro Integration Path: Between Scylla and Charybdis – The Experience of North Macedonia: How Can It Serve Kosovo?”