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Western Balkans EU accession prospects will rise
A key EU official has visited three countries in the region amid concerns over the impact of the Ukraine war
BalkansUkraine invasion may affect Russia’s Balkan influence
Russia has acted as a Balkan spoiler, working against EU and NATO influence, but the Ukraine invasion comes as a shock
BalkansBalkans tech ecosystem is poised for robust growth
Several countries in the Balkans are developing as major IT hubs in distinct areas such as gaming and fintech
BalkansFrance will do little to advance Balkan EU accession
France’s contradictory position on the Western Balkans’ EU accession will frustrate ambitions for its EU presidency
FranceNew German government makes cautious turn in Balkans
The balance between the SPD, Greens and FDP will determine how Berlin’s approach to the Western Balkans changes
BalkansGas crunch will affect South-East European politics
World natural gas price rises have created headaches for Balkan governments, households, companies and environmentalists
BalkansWestern Balkans might seek new relationship with EU
Concerns about Chinese influence in the Western Balkans are overblown, given continuing business ties with Europe
BalkansWestern Balkans may drift away from EU
The EU has made progress in accession talks with Serbia and reasserted a membership promise to the Western Balkans
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