Albania
Albanian premier faces tough year ahead of elections
Rama must cope with a more united opposition, corruption cases involving some of his associates and a row with Greece
AlbaniaEU countries will struggle to externalise asylum
The idea of externalising asylum procedures is gaining traction in some EU countries
EUGaza overspill is a possible risk to Balkan security
Kosovo is the main Balkan security risk, although the conflict in Gaza and refugees fleeing Palestine are extra concerns
BalkansEU growth plan may boost Western Balkan economies
EU has unveiled an EUR6bn plan aimed at integrating the Western Balkans into its single market.
BalkansUnited Kingdom will contribute to Balkan security
The UK government has increased its troop deployment to Kosovo, signalling a steadfast commitment to Balkan stability
United KingdomAlbania’s tourist boom will endure
Albania has become a popular destination for mass tourism, owing to its beaches, natural beauty and historic sites.
AlbaniaWestern Balkan regional integration to advance slowly
The EU-backed Common Regional Market in the Western Balkans has run into political obstacles
BalkansSouth-eastern Europe's ties with Japan will grow
Countries in south-eastern Europe have been courting Japan for investment and pursuing closer political ties
JapanBalkan economies remain resilient despite slow growth
Despite slowing growth, the Western Balkans' overall economic outlook is stable
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