Despite its weaknesses, the vetting process remains the reform of paramount importance in Albania
The main tool of justice reform in Albania, known as the vetting process, was extended by the Parliament of Albania at the beginning of this...
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Council of Europe membership: A good opportunity for improving human rights in Kosovo?
In mid-May, the Government of Kosovo submitted an official application for membership in the Council of Europe. Kosovo’s aspirations to be a member of the...
[EWB Interview] Çollaku: Kosovo would benefit enormously from the monitoring of compliance with the standards of the Council of Europe
In mid-May, the Government of Kosovo applied for membership in the Council of Europe. Although it has the support of the required two-thirds majority of...
New methodology, old problems: Western Balkans on the 2022 World Press Freedom Index
by Anđela Šemić
According to the new World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published recently, North Macedonia and Montenegro achieved slight progress in media freedom,...
Sanctions for individuals from Western Balkans – proof that the US remains committed to the fight against corruption?
by EWB
Political actors from the Western Balkans were again on the agenda of the American administration in mid-April. The United States has decided to expand the...
Arrest of Medenica – A step forward in the fight against high-level corruption in Montenegro?
by Anđela Šemić
A few days ago, the news of the arrest of the former President of the Supreme Court of Montenegro, Vesna Medenica, made shockwaves in the...
Corruption in the Western Balkans not abating: What is next?
by Anđela Šemić
Although there were some minor improvements in 2021, in comparison to 2019, the anti-corruption progress of the Western Balkans that was noted in the first...
State Department: WB’s insufficient progress in the fight against corruption
by Anđela Šemić
Although the efforts in the fight against corruption by Western Balkan countries led to some improvements in this field, corruption remains widespread in the region,...
[EWB Interview] Stefanov: Engaging civil society is a critical ingredient of successful anticorruption policies
by Anđela Šemić
The governments in the Western Balkan region have been announcing numerous efforts to fight corruption for years. Yet, it continues to be widespread. According to...
Regional Policy Forum: Political will in the fight against corruption is essential
by EWB
SKOPJE – Political will in the fight against corruption is essential and requires the strong determination and effort of the country, it is said today...