State Department report
Washington’s New Balkans Doctrine?
The State Department report identifies stability as the primary pillar of US policy toward the Western Balkans, but it frames it on different terms than past administrations.
Eighth intergovernmental conference
Kos: “Albania has officially transitioned into the concluding phase of EU accession negotiations”
“Complex negotiations”
Who will succeed Christian Schmidt as the High Representative in BiH?
Latest news
- Announcement by European Council
António Costa on a Western Balkans tour from 1-5 June
28.05.2026. - Interview for Financial Times
Marta Kos: “The EU must change the accession system to respond to Ukraine’s needs”
28.05.2026. - State Department report
Washington’s New Balkans Doctrine?
27.05.2026. - French President hosts Montenegrin PM
Macron: “Montenegro can count on French support in the final stage of the EU accession process”
27.05.2026. - Eighth intergovernmental conference
Kos: “Albania has officially transitioned into the concluding phase of EU accession negotiations”
27.05.2026.
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
Voting scheduled for October
The 2026 election in BiH – between opportunity for change and continued fragmentation
Prolonged political deadlock
Who will benefit from the upcoming snap election in Kosovo?
“New safeguard mechanisms”
What could Montenegro’s EU Accession Treaty look like?
Explainers
From silence to scandalHow shooting in Belgrade’s restaurant exposed ties between Serbia’s police and organized crime?
The case of the General Staff buildingsHow did Jared Kushner’s company project pit the Serbian ruling party against the judiciary?
Interviews
Interview
EWB Interview Gorčević: Drafting of the Accession Treaty will further reinforce our reform efforts
Opinions & Editorials
- Security links to Russia
Europe’s blind spot: Serbia is now Moscow’s intelligence bridgehead
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
