Balkans

  • Jul 28, 2022
  • 2 min read

EU enlargement faces public trust battle in Balkans

After repeated delays, Western Balkan publics are less inclined to think that EU enlargement will bring them benefits

Balkans
  • Jun 27, 2022
  • 7 min read

Hoped-for Balkan tourism recovery is unlikely in 2022

Despite high hopes of a recovery, the war in Ukraine has changed South-eastern Europe’s expectations for tourism in 2022

Balkans
  • Jun 15, 2022
  • 8 min read

Prospects for Central Europe and Balkans to end-2022

The war in Ukraine will continue to cast its shadow on neighbouring Central and South-eastern Europe

Eastern Europe
  • Jun 8, 2022
  • 2 min read

Open Balkan initiative is ramping up support

More country delegates are attending the meeting of the Serbia-led regional economic cooperation framework this year

Balkans
  • Jun 7, 2022
  • 7 min read

New Orthodox church will shake up Balkan politics

The Macedonian Orthodox Church has been granted independence, ending 55 years of isolation

North Macedonia
  • Jun 1, 2022
  • 7 min read

Czech shift in EU priorities sidelines Balkans

Prague’s priorities for its EU Council presidency have shifted away from the Western Balkans to Ukraine.

Balkans
  • May 20, 2022
  • 7 min read

Orban strengthens economic ties in South-east Europe

Expanding Hungarian business interests in South-east Europe serves Orban’s foreign policy goals

Balkans
  • May 20, 2022
  • 2 min read

EU officials hint at pragmatism on Balkans enlargement

Visits by EU officials to the Western Balkans are aimed at paving a way forward for the EU enlargement process

Balkans