North Macedonia
Western Balkan regional integration to advance slowly
The EU-backed Common Regional Market in the Western Balkans has run into political obstacles
BalkansEU enlargement to focus on telecoms
Telecoms operators from the EU and Western Balkans have agreed a price cap on roaming charges
EUBalkan economies remain resilient despite slow growth
Despite slowing growth, the Western Balkans' overall economic outlook is stable
BalkansGermany will attract more Western Balkan workers
The German cabinet has proposed new legislation facilitating the immigration of skilled workers
GermanyNorth Macedonia's political stalemate will continue
Despite enlarged parliamentary majority, coalition government will struggle to pass EU-demanded constitutional changes
North MacedoniaGreen transition will move slowly in Western Balkans
Despite EU incentives, the region will take a long time to switch from coal to renewable energy
BalkansWestern Balkans will toughen migration controls
The EU is stepping up cooperation with the Western Balkan countries to curb illegal migration
BalkansEastern European crypto market will see robust growth
The rapidly expanding crypto sector in Eastern Europe creates both opportunities and risks
Eastern Europe