curated by CeSPI
The Balkan Focus is a gateway for analysis on the Balkan region and its links with the European Union. It is a space to be up to date on the central issues, political appointments, and status of the accession negotiations to increase the understanding of the enlargement process and keep alive the attention on it.
This project, centered around the strategic role, both current and future, of the European integration process, stems from the extensive experience gained by CeSPI in European integration and the Balkan region.
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27 January 2026
The European Commission has allocated a €171 million aid package to promote infrastructure development and private sector growth in the Western Balkans.
In particular, €91.8 million will be directed...
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26 January 2026
Montenegro has provisionally closed accession negotiations on Chapter 31 (financial control).
To date, Montenegro has opened all 33 chapters within the framework of its EU accession talks, closing...
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26 January 2026
Truck drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, and North Macedonia have launched a protest against EU measures that limit the maximum stay in the Schengen area to ninety days within a...
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23 January 2026
Are public broadcasters in the Western Balkans ready to face the challenges of artificial intelligence?
A recent study highlights the emergence of basic institutional and ethical frameworks, but...
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23 January 2026
Public opinion’s support is a crucial factor when it comes to policies’ implementation and sustainability. This article by Filippo Marinoni analyses public opinion in the Western Balkan (WB)...
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22 January 2026
A new round of talks between Pristina and Belgrade took place in Brussels, mediated by the EU Special Envoy, Peter Sørensen.
During the talks, an agreement was reached to establish a joint commission...
