Kosovo
South-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
BalkansEU-brokered Kosovo-Serbia deal will take time
Prishtina and Belgrade are closer to normalising relations, yet key issues remain unresolved
KosovoGreen transition will move slowly in Western Balkans
Despite EU incentives, the region will take a long time to switch from coal to renewable energy
BalkansWestern Balkans will toughen migration controls
The EU is stepping up cooperation with the Western Balkan countries to curb illegal migration
BalkansNorthern Kosovo will require international security
Though Serb protests in northern Kosovo have ceased, a settlement between Kosovo and Serbia is not in sight
KosovoKosovo’s switch to renewable energy will be slow
The government’s ambitious energy strategy is at odds with continued dependence on lignite-burning power plants
KosovoEU expects return as it offers more to Western Balkans
EU offers recommitment and more support to the Western Balkans but demands reforms and still cannot guarantee accession
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