Will the rush for lithium crush EU standards in the Western Balkans?
BRUSSELS – As a result of the increasing global demand for critical raw materials, including lithium, EU officials tend to turn a blind eye when...
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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...
Hungarian EU Presidency will see strengthening of Orbán’s alliances, no major decisions on enlargement
While many in the European Union anticipated controversies during the Hungarian Presidency of the Council, the first week has exceeded expectations. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán...
Unclear signals from Austria ahead of Western Balkans summit
In light of the upcoming elections in 2024 and polls running high for the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), the Austrian government struggles to maintain a...
EU and the Western Balkans in 2023: Fear of Instability and Cautious Optimism
A year ago, while analysing the main events and developments to be expected in 2022, our portal mostly focused on regional and European integration, elections...
WB2EU discussion: The EU has a huge responsibility in the Western Balkans
by EWB
PARIS – The citizens of the Western Balkans deserve to live in societies where the rule of law and the fight against corruption function, and...
[EWB Interview] Džihić: The awakening of civic movements has imposed the logic that change is possible
Civic initiatives and protests showed that many citizens in the region are deeply dissatisfied with the lack of accountability of the ruling regimes and ready...
Civic initiatives in the Western Balkans potential for social and political change
by EWB
BELGRADE – Civic initiatives and protests showed that many citizens in the region are deeply dissatisfied with the lack of accountability of the ruling regimes...
Trust and democracy in the Western Balkans acquire importance in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis
by EWB
BUDAPEST – The reticence of the public to undergo vaccination is directly linked with mistrust in governments while in Serbia exists the profiling of a...
Schmidt’s appointment: A sign of structural problems of international community’s engagement with BiH?
Christian Schmidt has not yet started working as a High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina and is already under attack by official Banja Luka. “The...