Balkans
EU will prioritise border security in Western Balkans
Integration within the region goes hand-in-hand with tougher border controls over entry from non-EU countries
BalkansGrowth is to slow down in the Western Balkans
The six countries of the region are vulnerable to the war in Ukraine and the worsening outlook in the EU
BalkansEU may soon lift Schengen bar on Romania and Bulgaria
European Parliament joins EU Council’s Czech presidency in pushing for Romania and Bulgaria to join Schengen area
EUWestern Balkans will progress slowly to EU accession
The European Commission's regular reports encourage membership hopefuls but also highlight obstacles
BalkansTurkey will expand its foothold in the Balkans
Turkey has built on its traditional profile in the Balkans to reach out to new interlocutors as EU influence wanes
BalkansWashington will increase security efforts in Balkans
The Biden administration is ramping up its assertiveness in the region, aiming to counter Russian and Chinese influence
BalkansEnergy security will trump green transition in Balkans
Decarbonisation efforts are stymied by the high cost of energy and insufficient EU funds to offset transition costs
BalkansBelgrade will struggle to contain anti-LGBT attitudes
Thousands of protesters, led by Orthodox Church figures, have taken to the streets of Belgrade to try to stop LGBT event
Serbia
