Western Balkans
Kosovo FM warns against compromise in Ukraine conflict
Kosovo’s Foreign Minister, Donika Gërvalla, issued a strong warning about the dangers of compromise in Ukraine’s battle against Russian aggression during a speech at the Democracy Forum in Vilnius, Lithuania....
Foreign Minister: Albania working for EU membership before 2030
Albania aims to join the European Union earlier than the 2030 target, announced the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, in an interview on North Macedonia’s “Alsat” TV. ...
European Commission approves Reform Agendas of Western Balkans countries, clearing the path for payments under the Reform and Growth Facility
On Wednesday, the Commission approved the Reform Agendas of Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. In these agendas, the five Western Balkan governments commit to implementing socio-economic and fundamental...
EU Commission President kicks off Balkan tour in Tirana
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen began her Balkan tour in Tirana. The decision to start in Albania reflects the country’s positive developments in its EU membership process. Last...
Ursula von der Leyen to tour Western Balkans next weeek
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to embark on a tour of the Western Balkans next week, visiting six countries in the region. Why is this important: The...
World Bank sees stable growth in Albania’s economy through 2025
The World Bank has praised Albania’s positive economic growth trend and reaffirmed its commitment to support the country in key economic and social areas. According to the Bank’s latest Western...
Payment from EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans to start before the end of this year
In the context of the summit of the ‘Berlin Process’ that was held on Monday in the German capital, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that payment from...
Berlin Process marks 10 years: key agreements and future plans for Western Balkans integration
On Monday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hosted the leaders of six Western Balkan countries at the 10th-anniversary summit of the ‘Berlin Process.’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, along...
Albania’s youth emigration poses economic challenge: new report by WFD
A recent report from the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) has highlighted the significant economic impact of youth emigration from Albania. The study, part of the WFD’s broader Western Balkans Democracy Initiative, explores...
AMA and TikTok lead regional workshop on digital safety for children in the Western Balkans
A regional workshop titled “A Digital Agenda for Children’s Safety in the Western Balkans” was held today in Tirana, organized by the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) in collaboration with the...