Balkans
Return of COVID-19 will force Balkan policy rethink
Austria imposes top travel warning on Western Balkans as COVID-19 returns to Montenegro and Belgrade faces lockdown
BalkansChina’s European partners will reassess 17+1 forum
Criticism of China may mount among its 17 European partners, albeit mostly muted
BalkansActual post-COVID aid could restore EU’s Balkan image
Western Balkan EU membership hopes are remote but better than no hope at all and the EU could be a real friend in need
EUEU will struggle to gain post-COVID Balkan influence
COVID-19 triggers soft power contest in the Western Balkans
EUEU anti-virus aid buttresses Western Balkans influence
EU is reinforcing its financial support to demonstrate solidarity with the Western Balkans during the COVID-19 pandemic
EUTimely Balkan virus precautions may avert the worst
Balkan states have relatively few reported COVID-19 cases but are acting to contain it and prepare healthcare systems
BalkansRussia will continue cautious covert action in Balkans
Russia has increased covert action against Bulgaria recently, although other countries in the region are also targeted
BalkansBalkan EU aspirants must overcome more obstacles
EU’s latest accession plan allows way past Macron’s veto but questions remain over candidates’ fitness for membership
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