Kosovo
Western Balkan leaders meet in Skopje to advance EU Growth Plan
Growth Plan aims to fast-track the Western Balkans' convergence with the EU through deeper market access, pre-accession funding and regional cooperation.
Emerging Europe growth resilient despite global risks, wiiw says
Economies across Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are set to maintain solid growth in 2025 and 2026 but face downside risks from Middle East tensions, the war in Ukraine and US trade policy.
BALKAN BLOG: Western Balkans military build-up continues as the world looks elsewhere
As the world’s attention remains focused on the wars in Ukraine and, more recently, the Middle East, several countries in the Western Balkans are ramping up their military capacities.
Global uncertainty causes FDI to plummet in Emerging Europe
wiiw research blames crisis in German industry and the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s second term as US president for sharp slowdown in FDI.
Kosovans urged to save energy as production shortfall coincides with hike in air conditioner use
Energy supply company KESCO is calling on all consumers to take immediate measures to save electricity.
Bosnia’s coal plants the biggest polluters in Western Balkans, CEE Bankwatch survey shows
Across the region, six units exceeded their individual ceilings for sulphur dioxide emissions by more than ten times last year, according to a survey by environmental NGO CEE Bankwatch.
Russia provoking conflict in Western Balkans as leverage against West, think-tank says
Instability in the Western Balkans "presents Russia with a win-win scenario", says FPRI analysis.
Opposition warns political deadlock is weakening Kosovo's position in dialogue with Serbia
Prolonged failure to form a new government since February general election has harmed Kosovo’s international standing.
Kosovo's PM calls for pressure on Belgrade after Trump comments on talks with Serbia
US President Donald Trump says he will address tensions between Pristina and Belgrade.
Serbian President Vucic signals elections by early 2027
Serbian government remains under pressure after student-led protests persist for more than six months.
INTERVIEW: Western Balkans attract tech and services FDI as manufacturing outlook dims
Global uncertainty prompted the EBRD to lowered its outlook for the Western Balkans, but the bank’s Matteo Colangeli points to the region’s continued attractiveness for IT and services outsourcing.
Kosovo’s LDK leader proposes unity government to break political deadlock
MPs have failed repeatedly to form a new government or even elect a parliament speaker since the February general election.
COMMENT: Full speed ahead with reforms in the Western Balkans rail sector
The region must continue to transform its rail sector to become more eco-friendly, accessible and digitalised.
BALKAN BLOG: Kosovo’s political deadlock means a freeze on reforms too
Key issues — including the EU-led dialogue with Serbia and economic reforms — remain on hold as parties fail to form a new government almost four months after the general election.
Kosovo's EU bid depends on dialgue with Serbia and functioning institutions, says Commissioner Kos
Kosovo remains the only Western Balkan country without EU candidate status.
Kosovo Chamber of Commerce sues over abrupt electricity market liberalisation
Lawsuit follows protest by businesspeople demanding a transition period before full liberalisation.
Croatian president says EU making “false promises” to Western Balkans
Zoran Milanovic says no new members will join the EU except perhaps Montenegro.
EU sanctions cost Kosovo over €600mn in delayed and lost development projects
Punitive measures on Kosovo have had severe financial and developmental consequences, says a new report by Pristina-based GAP Institute.
Kosovo's President Osmani receives death threats
Osmani called “anti-constitutional criminal” in anonymous email as Kosovo remains in deep political crisis.
EU Council president urges Kosovo to de-escalate tensions in the north
Antonio Costa said Kosovo’s progress on its European path hinges on both calm in the north and the normalisation of relations with Serbia.