Op-ed by RCC Secretary General Amer Kapetanovic on the occasion of Europe Day: Europe Day: From Promise to Practice
08 May 2026 | ARTICLE
Op-ed “Europe Day: From Promise to Practice” by RCC Secretary General, Amer Kapetanović, says that Europe Day should serve not just as a symbolic commemoration but as a reflection on whether Europe can still turn its ideals into practical action. It examines how regional cooperation in South East Europe must evolve from a post-conflict stabilisation project into a more strategic framework focused on economic integration, resilience, infrastructure, digital connectivity, and EU enlargement. Kapetanovic highlights the growing geopolitical importance of the Western Balkans, the need for credible and urgent EU enlargement, and the role of institutions like the RCC in ensuring that cooperation strengthens rather than fragments the region as some economies move closer to EU membership. It stresses that regional cooperation must deliver tangible benefits for citizens and help shape a stronger, more united, and strategically capable Europe.