Since 2023, Belgrade Centre for Security Policy awards the “Lighthouse” prize to individuals who demonstrate exceptional courage, integrity, and commitment to the public good. Previous laureates include Katarina Petrović (2024) and Aleksandar Obradović (2023). This year, the award went to Irena Joveva, member of the European Parliament from the Republic of Slovenia. The award was presented by Igor Bandović, director of the Belgrade Centre for Security Policy, whose full speech you may find below.