Kosovo

The EU-supported upgrade of roads and railways hinges on funding, planning capacity and robust institutions

With EU accession lacking will and commitment, the region faces energy uncertainty, rising inflation and slowing growth

Three agreements bring tangible benefits to Western Balkan citizens, including more workforce mobility across the region

The Biden administration is ramping up its assertiveness in the region, aiming to counter Russian and Chinese influence

Decarbonisation efforts are stymied by the high cost of energy and insufficient EU funds to offset transition costs

EU and NATO efforts to revive the Belgrade-Prishtina dialogue may take some heat out of the dispute

A failed application for membership would advance a decline in EU and a rise in US influence in the Balkans

Election landslide has empowered Vetevendosje, but it has few political allies and little support at home or abroad