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The webinar held on 30 April explored the political situation in Serbia following the student protests triggered by the 2024 Novi Sad train station disaster. The discussion focused on the growing demands for democracy, transparency and accountability directed at the Serbian government, in a context...
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The webinar held on 29 April explored the political situation in Serbia following the student protests triggered by the 2024 Novi Sad train station disaster. The discussion focused on the growing demands for democracy, transparency and accountability directed at the Serbian government, in a context...
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This Brief by Cyril Martin-Colonna examines political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the removal of Milorad Dodik and the election of Siniša Karan as president of Republika Srpska. Despite his conviction, Dodik remains a central political actor, continuing to shape power dynamics...
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The Western Balkans are among the most polluted areas in Europe. Since 2022, photographer Matteo Trevisan has been documenting the consequences of environmental degradation on places and people. Full article on Internazionale by Matteo Trevisan Foto credits: User:Felky, CC BY 4.0 < https://...
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During the Delphi Economic Forum, ministers from the Western Balkans and EU representatives adopted the “Delphi Declaration,” confirming their political commitment to accelerate the region’s integration into the European Union. The document reiterates that the accession of the Western Balkans to...
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EU member states have decided to begin drafting an accession treaty with Montenegro, considered a key step toward joining the bloc. After about 14 years of negotiations, the country has entered the final phase of the process, although significant reforms still need to be completed, particularly on...
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The echoes of the Hungarian vote will inevitably also be felt in Bosnia and Herzegovina. If the secessionist leadership of Republika Srpska loses a key ally within the EU, it opens the possibility for more decisive and coordinated action by Brussels in support of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s European...
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European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, has threatened to block €1.5 billion in EU funds allocated to Serbia if the country does not address three issues: “Judicial reform that undermines the independence of the judiciary, the repression of street protests, and recurring interference...
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In October 2025, municipal elections were held in numerous municipalities across North Macedonia. The ruling coalition secured victories in many of the cities involved, confirming the level of support it had already demonstrated in the 2024 parliamentary elections. However, the electoral campaign...
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The informal opening, by UE, of all negotiation chapters for Ukraine and Moldova, aimed at bypassing the Hungarian veto, shows that “there has always been a lack of political will to use these tools for candidates from the Western Balkans.” Full article by Federico Baccini on OBCT Photo Credit:...