The year 2024 was marked by crucial elections – both in Europe and the United States – and the continued tensions in the most fragile parts of the Western Balkans. EU enlargement has the potential to stabilize the region and it has gained momentum in 2024. The main question in 2025 will be whether this momentum will be sustained.
The incoming Trump administration has not paid much attention to the Western Balkans, and it is doubtful that the region will play an important role in the US foreign policy. Nevertheless, the global impact of this administration could also be reflected in the Balkans.
