Bosnia-Hercegovina
Balkan states’ EU membership hopes remain distant
Reviving EU enlargement was discussed during a summit in Berlin and a regional tour by the European Commission president
BalkansLocal elections offer no respite for Bosnia
Overshadowed by deadly floods, the polls saw scant enthusiasm for change
Bosnia-HercegovinaBosnian Serbs are unlikely to seek independence yet
A new election law in the Republika Srpska further undermines the state, but its implementation is unlikely this year
Bosnia-HercegovinaBosnia’s unresolved divisions will impede joining EU
This background brief explains how mutual animosities from the 1992-95 war still frustrate any sense of common purpose
Bosnia-HercegovinaBosnian Serbs are moving closer to exiting BiH
Dodik’s secessionist talk may seem like empty threats but measures are being taken for a full separation from Bosnia
Bosnia-HercegovinaGaza 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 KingdomUS sanctions will have limited impact on Balkan elites
The United States has sanctioned senior officials in Serbia and Bosnia as well as a tycoon in North Macedonia.
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