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BALKAN BLOG: Serbia signals its geopolitical alignment with EU lithium deal
July 20, 2024
Serbia is back in the EU’s good books. Thanks to the country’s large lithium reserves, EU politicians have been trying to woo the Balkan state, repeating a mantra which verges on possessive: “Serbia belongs to the EU”.
BALKAN BLOG: Hungary’s allies in the Balkans are sabotaging their EU accession hopes
June 26, 2024
Budapest wants a shift in emphasis from Ukraine to the Western Balkans during its EU Council presidency but its allies in the region have already antagonised other EU member states.
BALKAN BLOG: The creeping success of the far right in Southeast Europe
June 10, 2024
Far-right parties are now a third force in Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania, despite victories for centrists on election day.
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BALKAN BLOG: The EU has no choice but to start accession talks with Moldova
June 6, 2024
If Moldova’s pro-EU President Maia Sandu loses the autumn presidential election, it would have potentially fatal consequences for the EU accession process.
BALKAN BLOG: Moldova’s opposition to exploit ruling PAS’ justice reform failures in presidential race
May 20, 2024
Socialist leader Igor Dodon suggests former head prosecutor Alexandr Stoianaglo is the ideal candidate to run against incumbent Maia Sandu.