War in the Middle East
Western Balkan countries split between neutrality and the support to USA
While Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia sided with the US, Serbia is trying to maintain a policy of neutrality.
Discussions in Brussels and member states
The EU eyeing three scenarios for enlargement process reform
A vote against lifting immunity
Parliament of Albania blocks the arrest of the indicted former Deputy Prime Minister
Serbia's judiciary
Prosecutors removed from high-level corruption and organised crime cases
Latest news
- War in Ukraine
Serbia and other countries in the region align themselves with certain EU sanctions
19.03.2026. - Speaker of Serbian Parliament in Brussels
Kos: EC is assessing whether Serbia still meets the conditions for EU funds
19.03.2026. - Foreign policy alignment
All WB countries align with the EU decision to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization
19.03.2026. - German Foreign Minister
Wadephul: The EU could be enlarged by several countries within two years
18.03.2026. - Presentations at AFET
Draft reports on Kosovo and Serbia emphasise political crises in both countries
18.03.2026.
Re-form for Growth: Small Grant Facility
Open call for CSOs in the Western Balkans! Secure a small grant to monitor public spending and drive implementation of national Reform Agendas.
Analyses
Discussions in Brussels and member states
The EU eyeing three scenarios for enlargement process reform
Harsh reactions from Belgrade
Military cooperation between Croatia, Albania and Kosovo prompts harsh reactions in Serbia
Test for EU enlargement
EU’s decision on membership of Ukraine will affect enlargement in the Western Balkans
Explainers
The case of the General Staff buildingsHow did Jared Kushner’s company project pit the Serbian ruling party against the judiciary?
- Incidents and police brutality
What is behind the recent escalation of Serbian protests?
Interviews
Opinions & Editorials
- Security links to Russia
Europe’s blind spot: Serbia is now Moscow’s intelligence bridgehead
- Ukraine's corruption reckoning
A wartime lesson the Balkans and Brussels must heed
Balcanoscope
European Western Balkans Newsletter
What lies behind the trends shaping the Western Balkans? Twice a month, we bring you what daily news often misses, straight to your inbox.
Serbia Elects
Complete overview
Parliamentary groups in the new Serbian National Assembly
International reactions
Serbia to implement ODIHR recommendations without delay
