The Inaugural Editorial, or Why is Everyone Acting Oblivious?
It looks like the final straw… After several statements last week by representatives of the diplomatic corps in Belgrade regarding the nature of protests against...
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Sarrazin: We will move forward with CRM even if Kosovo continues to block CEFTA
by EWB
BERLIN – If Kosovo continues to block any further progress in the Common Regional Market, we will find a way to continue here without Kosovo,...
Kurti’s unilateral takeover of North Kosovo: Pre-election boost which risks increasing tensions
On 30 August, the Kosovo Police closed several parallel Serb institutions in north Kosovo, including parallel municipalities of Mitrovica, Zvečan, Zubin Potok and Leposavić. In...
Rule of law reports for Western Balkan countries highlight lack of effective fight against corruption
by EWB
Alongside the rule of law reports for EU member states, the European Commission, for the first time in July this year, also published similar reports...
Serbian civil society under a smear campaign by pro-government media, CSOs voice concern
by EWB
BELGRADE – A new campaign in the Serbian pro-government media against civil society organizations started in mid-August, with the participation of numerous government officials and...
US elections: What should the Western Balkans expect from the return of Donald Trump, and what from the victory of Kamala Harris?
The second presidential term of Donald Trump would be interpreted as “good news” by the nationalist politicians in the Western Balkans, who would see him...
Transforming the Western Balkans: Trade, Energy, and Mobility as Catalysts for Growth
By: Kristina Milošević, Migena Kalthi, Mona Xhexhaj, and Nikola Nešić The Western Balkans do not enjoy a good image in the EU, especially in the...
EU’s endorsement of lithium mining will further tarnish its reputation in Serbia
On 19 July, Serbia and the European Union signed a Memorandum establishing a strategic partnership on critical raw materials in the presence of the German...
What are the findings of the Commission’s first Rule of Law reports on the Western Balkan countries?
BRUSSELS – The European Commission has published the 5th annual Rule of Law Report, examining key developments in all Member States and, for the first...
The lithium deal between Serbia and the EU: Pulling a fast one
This piece was originally published on BiEPAG blog German chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Belgrade, together with the outgoing Vice-President of the European Commission in...