Main Forum 22-23 September 2025, Podgorica

Main Forum

Main Forum 22-23 September 2025, Podgorica

The CSF Main Forum will take place in Podgorica on September 22-23, one month before the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit on October 22.

At the Forum, perspectives of civil society and think tanks will be presented and discussed directly with stakeholders from the region and the EU. While remaining true to the core focus of previous Forums, this year’s event will also build on past innovations and reflect on progress in the following areas:

  • Common Regional Market and Growth
  • Gender and Diversity
  • Reconciliation and Dealing with the Past
  • Environment, Energy and Decarbonisation
  • Security
  • Good Governance


In addition, the Forum will host four spotlight sessions, providing space for discussion and exchange through panel conversations. While these panels will not produce formal recommendations, they aim to tackle the following important cross-cutting issues:

  • Media
  • Migration
  • Youth
  • CSO Operating Environment