Montenegro
Why is EU enlargement to the Western Balkans taking so long?
New Bruegel report says both lack of interest among EU members and slow reform process in Western Balkans contributed to sluggish enlargement.
EC, US warn Montenegro’s government reshuffle puts EU accession path at risk
Inclusion of nationalist pro-Russian ZBCG in government raises concerns in Brussels and Washington.
Montenegro reshuffles government to include pro-Russian partners
Opposition slam inclusion of ministers from pro-Russian nationalist ZBCG, claiming PM Milojko Spajic's decision was "dictated by Moscow".
Neither EU nor Western Balkans ready for accession, says Erste report
Performance of CEE countries shows convergence of Western Balkans with EU will only accelerate post-accession, find Erste analysts.
Western Balkans can skip gas and move straight to renewables, says Bankwatch
NGO CEE Bankwatch says anticipated solar and wind projects in the region are expected to generate four times more electricity over their lifetimes than prospective gas-fired power plants.
World Bank says Western Balkans must invest $37bn to protect region from climate change impact
Region increasingly plagued by floods, drought, heatwaves and forest fires.
wiiw sees brighter growth prospects for ‘resilient’ Emerging Europe
Growth is mainly driven by a strong rise in real wages, leading to higher private consumption, while EU members are showing resilience in the face of Germany's economic downturn.
European Commission to allocate €1.2bn for infrastructure and entrepreneurship in Western Balkans
Latest package to support eight new flagship investments in ares including water, rail transport, innovation and the green transition.
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Severe storms ravage Balkans, leaving two dead and widespread damage
Storms and other extreme weather events have intensified in Southeast Europe as the climate crisis deepens.
Local, international and regional chains vie for Balkans’ expanding food retail market
Consumer markets in Southeast Europe are booming, in what is largely a catch-up story.
BALKAN BLOG: Hungary’s allies in the Balkans are sabotaging their EU accession hopes
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.
Far-right gains in Europe pose challenge for EU enlargement
Analysts warn growing influence of far-right and Eurosceptic parties at EU and national level could complicate efforts to integrate new member states.
Bilateral disputes loom large over EU accession process
Member states using their veto power to demand concessions from candidate countries is a problem the EU has to tackle.
Saudi STC Group reportedly eyes purchase of United Group
Potential deal could value United Group, owner of telecoms and pay-TV channels across Southeast Europe, at around €8bn.
UN Srebrenica resolution tears Montenegro's ruling coalition apart
Snap general election likely after pro-Serbian ZBCG withdraws its support for PM Milojko Spajic’s government.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution on Srebrenica genocide
Bosnian Serb leader says he plans "peaceful separation" of Republika Srpska from Bosnia after resolution passed at UN General Assembly session.
UN Srebrenica resolution sets Balkan politicians at loggerheads
UN General Assembly to debate resolution declaring a day of remembrance for the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia & Herzegovina this week.
Tensions rise ahead of UN debate on Srebrenica resolution
Draft resolution to declare July 11 the International Day of Remembrance of the Srebrenica Genocide, but is strongly opposed by Serbia and Bosnia's Republika Srpska.
EBRD2024: EBRD expects Emerging Europe growth boost in 2024, but slightly lowers forecast
Development bank makes downward revision in latest forecasts after worse than expected Q1 figures for Central Europe.
Bridging economies: The catalyst role of low-cost cross-border payment transfers in the Western Balkans
Exorbitant international B2B payment transfers are a barrier to cross-border trade for enterprises in the Western Balkans, a World Bank analysis shows.