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Albanian PM defends €4mn state support for Kanye West concert
Tirana says the event will boost tourism, attract international attention and create long-term opportunities, despite criticism over the cost and controversy surrounding the US rapper.
Moldova’s opposition points to possible divisions within pro-EU majority
Moldova’s pro-Russian opposition and allied groups are seeking to capitalise on uncertainty following Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation.
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Analyst warns of bubble risk on Bucharest Stock Exchange
The Bucharest Stock Exchange is becoming increasingly vulnerable to sharp price swings as the effective free float of listed companies continues to shrink.
EU bid to advance Serbia's membership talks stalls
A European Commission push to advance Serbia's European Union accession process has failed to secure the backing of member states, Politico sources say.
Moldova appoints Economic Development Minister Osmochescu as interim PM
President Maia Sandu appointed Eugeniu Osmochescu as interim prime minister following the surprise resignation of Alexandru Munteanu.
Bulgaria's PM proposes reviving Belene nuclear project with EU funds
Rumen Radev said he had proposed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Bulgaria and Ukraine jointly build the long-delayed Belene nuclear power plant using European Union funding, instead of Kyiv purchasing Russian-built reactors.
Moldova’s prime minister resigns after corruption scandal at air traffic control company
Alexandru Munteanu says he cannot govern "in accordance with my principles" as MoldATSA scandal shakes political establishment.
Serbia's ruling party asks Vucic to return as prime minister after elections
Serbia's ruling party has invited President Vučić to head its electoral list in the next parliamentary election and become its candidate for prime minister, confirming an expected political reshuffle that would allow him to remain in power.
Fake pilot scandal creates credibility test for Moldova’s pro-EU authorities
Moldovan President Maia Sandu called for a comprehensive audit of state-owned enterprises after a series of corruption allegations involving politically connected appointments.
Romania’s far-right AUR launches bid to suspend president, force early election
AUR currently lacks the parliamentary support to initiate the suspension procedure, making the move primarily a political challenge to the governing parties aimed at bringing snap elections closer.
Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe growth holds firm in 2026, says wiiw
Region seen outpacing eurozone, but geopolitical risks and industrial weakness cloud outlook.
North Macedonia’s PM Mickoski unveils new cabinet lineup after coalition talks
Cabinet reshuffle follows political negotiations aimed at consolidating the governing majority and restructuring responsibilities across coalition partners.
Croatian president blocks army's Bastille Day participation, deepening rift with government
Confrontation revives power struggle between President Milanović and PM Plenković, whose relations have been marked by public insults and clashes over foreign policy, military appointments and Croatia’s role in Nato.
Serbia’s president unveils €600mn pre-election spending package
Package comprises more than €600mn in salary increases, pension rises, one-off cash payments and tourism vouchers affecting 2mn voters.
Bulgaria's Black Sea resorts flag weak start to season
Modest increase in May arrivals, but tourism businesses on Bulgaria's northern Black Sea coast say the summer season has started slowly.
Serbia's Vucic says he will resign as president within weeks
President Aleksandar Vucic announces decision to step down after 19 months of anti-government protests that have posed the biggest challenge of his 13 years in power.
Romanian government talks deadlocked again
Centre-right parties nominate Siegfried Mureșa for PM, challenging rival nomination by Social Democrats.
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Romania signs €2bn contract for SHORAD-VSHORAD air defence systems
Acquisition is part of Romania's broader military modernisation programme and efforts to strengthen Nato's eastern flank.
Brussels separates Ukraine and Moldova on EU accession track as merit-based approach takes hold
Each country is now expected to advance towards membership at its own pace after the opening of the first negotiating cluster.
Bulgaria unveils budget with deficit nearly double EU limit
Budget sparks accusations from opposition parties that PM Rumen Radev's government has abandoned promises of fiscal discipline and reform.