In December 2025, the European Union approved funding for the continuation of two projects until 2029 in South East and East Europe, totaling approximately EUR 10.5 million. These projects represent ...
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Regional Steering Group reviews progress on SALW control and sets priorities for 2026
The Regional Steering Group (RSG) on Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) convened online on 5 March 2026, bringing together representatives of governments, international organizations and donors to ...
Specialized Training on Firearms Detection in Danilovgrad Strengthens Capacities of Law Enforcement Officers
From February 23 to 27, law enforcement officers from the Police Directorate of Montenegro enhanced their capacities to detect illicit firearms and prevent weapons trafficking during a specialized ...
Officials Enhance Knowledge on Explosive Testing and International Standards in Budapest
On 24 February, a study visit to an Accredited Laboratory for Explosive Examination in Budapest provided representatives from Ministries of Interior from Podgorica and Belgrade with practical insight ...
Western Balkans Authorities Strengthen Border Controls through Regional Training Series on Firearms Detection
Nearly a hundred customs and border police officers across the Western Balkans have strengthened their capacity to detect and intercept illicit firearms and explosives, following a series of intensive ...
Advancing OSINT Skills to Support More Effective Criminal Investigations
On 10–11 February 2026, SEESAC, with the support of the European Union, gathered representatives of law enforcement agencies and ministries of interior from the Western Balkans, Republic of Moldova ...
Snapshot of Firearm Incidents in South East Europe – 2025
Firearm incidents continue to affect citizens' security across South East Europe (SEE). A new infographic, based on data from the Armed Violence Monitoring Platform (AVMP), offers a more detailed ...
Regional Project implementing the EU Council Decision 2019/2111, concludes with a significant track record of achievements
The Final Evaluation of the disarmament and arms control project implementing the European Union Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/2111 confirmed that it significantly contributed toward boosting the ...
2025 In Pictures: Working Together for a #SaferRegion
In 2025 we wished for a #SaferRegion and to make it happen, we supported the destruction of over 3,400 small arms and light weapons, facilitated 11 regional processes, organized events with over 1400 ...
SEESAC Publishes Guidelines to Support Ministries of Interior and Police in Strengthening Crisis Communication
Representatives of the Ministries of Interior (MoI) and police services from the Western Balkans have been working to improve how their communication with the public during crisis situations, and have ...