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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
BalkansNorth Macedonia will suffer EU membership setback
The EU has reportedly decided to start negotiating with Albania
North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia to forge ties for short-term benefits
As it quarrels with Bulgaria and Greece, Skopje is courting Hungary, Serbia and Turkey
North MacedoniaBalkan critical minerals may prompt global scramble
Western Balkan states hold significant deposits of minerals that are key to powering the green transition
BalkansWashington remains concerned about Balkan security
Intrastate turmoil still tops US security concerns in the region
BalkansNorth Macedonia may axe key transport link to Bulgaria
Skopje has cast doubt on the finishing works on a key Balkan east-west railway
North MacedoniaBalkan cross-border judicial cooperation still lacking
Western Balkan countries remain reluctant to extradite persons of interest in high-level cases in neighbouring states
BalkansNorth Macedonia may sour relations with Kosovo
Skopje becomes involved in another diplomatic row with a neighbour
North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia’s government may fail to keep promises
The incoming nationalist-led cabinet announced major economic and rule of law reforms
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