Western Balkans
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...
Kosovo secures CEFTA representation after lifting ban on Serbian goods
Kosovo will represent itself in the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA), a trade initiative involving six Western Balkan countries and Moldova, aimed at promoting free trade and creating a...
Orban’s presentation on Hungary’s EU presidency: call for Serbia’s EU accession and confrontation with von der Leyen
The presentation of Hungary’s EU Council Presidency priorities by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the European Parliament on 9 October included a call to fulfill EU promises to the Western...
Kosovo lifts ban on Serbian imports
Kosovo’s Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, announced on Monday that the government has modified security measures at Merdare, a border crossing with Serbia. Instead of a full ban on Serbian imports,...