Balkans
China will invest selectively in South-eastern Europe
Despite EU push-back, most countries in the region will not downgrade ties with Beijing
ChinaGreen 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
BalkansChina to remain engaged in Western Balkans
Republika Srpska has signed a deal with a Chinese consortium to build parts of a highway connecting it to Serbia
BalkansPolicy mix will fail to tackle Balkan air pollution
Poor air quality during the winter heating season reflects the systemic neglect of the problem of energy poverty
BalkansPoor infrastructure hinders Balkan development
Incident near Serbia’s border with Bulgaria showcases the parlous condition of rail networks across the Balkan region
SerbiaMore of EU’s cocaine will come via Western Balkans
The EU’s cocaine market has found a new different and important route from Latin America via the Western Balkans
BalkansEU 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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