Why is this important: Dodik is under a nationwide arrest warrant issued by the Bosnian state prosecutor, meaning any police officer, including border officials, is authorized to detain him. His ability to cross borders and leave the country has raised serious concerns about the enforcement of judicial authority and political impunity in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Opinion by Mero Baze

Why is this important: The Gjadër facility is part of a broader migration deal between Rome and Tirana, closely watched by EU institutions and human rights groups. Italy’s renewed push reflects a tougher stance on migration and could set a precedent for outsourcing asylum processing to non-EU countries.

Why is this important: The EU Growth Plan marks a new phase in the Union’s strategy to support economic development and structural reform in candidate countries. For Albania, this early disbursement is seen as both a financial boost and a political signal that reforms are being recognized by Brussels.

Why is this important: Albania’s EU integration is at a decisive phase, and while recent progress is noted, the European Parliament stresses that further reforms are necessary. The country still faces key challenges, including political polarization, judicial independence, and high-level corruption cases.