Montenegro
Arrests in Montenegro will feed political polarisation
President Milo Djukanovic’s allies will dismiss the detention of a high-ranking magistrate as a political vendetta
MontenegroEU expects return as it offers more to Western Balkans
EU offers recommitment and more support to the Western Balkans but demands reforms and still cannot guarantee accession
BalkansEU will invest in Western Balkan transport corridors
The EU-supported upgrade of roads and railways hinges on funding, planning capacity and robust institutions
BalkansProspects for the Western Balkans in 2023
With EU accession lacking will and commitment, the region faces energy uncertainty, rising inflation and slowing growth
BalkansBerlin summit will widen Balkan economic integration
Three agreements bring tangible benefits to Western Balkan citizens, including more workforce mobility across the region
BalkansBalkan crime gangs could embarrass pre-election Ankara
The arrest of a Montenegrin drug baron hints at Istanbul’s significance as a European smuggling hub
TurkeyMontenegro may be heading to early elections
Breakthroughs in local polls will embolden President Milo Djukanovic’s rivals to seek power at the national level
MontenegroWestern Balkans will progress slowly to EU accession
The European Commission's regular reports encourage membership hopefuls but also highlight obstacles
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