Balkans
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
BalkansHoped-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
BalkansProspects 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 EuropeOpen Balkan initiative is ramping up support
More country delegates are attending the meeting of the Serbia-led regional economic cooperation framework this year
BalkansNew Orthodox church will shake up Balkan politics
The Macedonian Orthodox Church has been granted independence, ending 55 years of isolation
North MacedoniaCzech shift in EU priorities sidelines Balkans
Prague’s priorities for its EU Council presidency have shifted away from the Western Balkans to Ukraine.
BalkansOrban strengthens economic ties in South-east Europe
Expanding Hungarian business interests in South-east Europe serves Orban’s foreign policy goals
BalkansEU 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
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