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Balkan states are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.

Kosovo ethnic Serbs take part in the traditional Epiphany swimming competition in the lake of Gazivoda, Kosovo
Ethnic friction and fragile integration: The Serbian minority and its relations with the Kosovar government Briefs & Commentary

Ethnic friction and fragile integration: The Serbian minority and its relations with the Kosovar government

By Francesco Cortese (LinkedIn). Cover image: Kosovo ethnic Serbs take part in the traditional Epiphany swimming competition in the lake of Gazivoda (Valdrin Xhemaj, Reuters). 1. Introduction ‘Our dispute with Serbia doesn't alter the fact that our Republic belongs to all its citizens, of all ethnicities’. This is a quote…
Guest Author
2025-08-06
Serbia protests
Strategic ambiguity and popular mobilisation: Serbia’s position in the post-Yugoslav and European space Briefs & Commentary

Strategic ambiguity and popular mobilisation: Serbia’s position in the post-Yugoslav and European space

By Christian Costamagna, Ph.D. (LinkedIn), and Marco Uncini. 1. Introduction: The proclamation of Kosovo's independence in 2008 and political dynamics in the Western Balkans Kosovo's declaration of independence is a complex issue, encompassing its origins, the events that led to it and its consequences. We would like to begin with…
Marco Uncini
2025-07-30
EU Flag, Albania, Macedonia, Serbia
Is the EU (Dream of) Enlargement in the Western Balkans Fading? Discussion with Francesco Trupia Interviews & Discussions

Is the EU (Dream of) Enlargement in the Western Balkans Fading? Discussion with Francesco Trupia

For decades, the prospect of EU enlargement in the Western Balkans (WB) was seen (and invested in) as a certain process (and return on investment) – one that would bring long-term stability and economic growth. Today's reality, however, tells a different story. While Brussels continues to reaffirm its commitment to…
Andrea Bogoni
2025-02-07
Рудник_Бакра_Мајндапек_-_Јужни_ревир_2018.
Just Finance International and their research about Chinese investments in the Western Balkans Interviews & Discussions

Just Finance International and their research about Chinese investments in the Western Balkans

Introduction Just Finance International (JFI) is a Dutch NGO focused on promoting transparency and accountability in global development and infrastructure finance. Their main activities include in-depth research on financial flows and advocating for climate and environmental justice, as well as human rights. They emphasize the impacts of large-scale infrastructure projects…
Blue Europe
2024-07-12
North Macedonia Vote
Sonja Stojadinovic interviewed on the elections in North Macedonia Our News

Sonja Stojadinovic interviewed on the elections in North Macedonia

The recent interview with Blue Europe member Sonja Stojadinovic on Cross-border Talks explores the implications of North Macedonia's recent elections: the centre-right VMRO-DPMNE party's victory reflects public dissatisfaction with the ruling left-wing SDSM. Key issues discussed include: Corruption: SDSM failed to dismantle the entrenched corruption from previous regimes, comprising also…
Blue Europe
2024-06-07
Tarnița – Lăpuștești on the Someșul Cald River in Cluj County
China’s energy projects and investments in the Balkan countries: patterns and trends of cooperation Policy Papers & Analyses

China’s energy projects and investments in the Balkan countries: patterns and trends of cooperation

Elizabeth Yoneva – University of National and World Economy Elizabeth Yoneva is Associate Professor in the International Relations Department at the University of National and World Economy, Sofia (Bulgaria). She is also Vice-Dean in Scientific and Research Activity of the Faculty of International Economics and Politics. Her teaching activity and…
Guest Author
2024-05-31
Protest Skopje
The struggle of North Macedonia for EU accession: gazing at the 2024 elections Briefs & Commentary

The struggle of North Macedonia for EU accession: gazing at the 2024 elections

North Macedonia, a landlocked country in the Balkan Peninsula, sharing its borders with Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Albania, and Kosovo. With an area of nearly 26,000 km² and a population of about 2 million, it is a country rich in diverse cultural heritage and complex history. Today, North Macedonia is known…
Léo Portal
2024-02-26
Western Balkans meeting
Political and financial conditions for infrastructure investments of China and EU in the Western Balkan countries Policy Papers & Analyses

Political and financial conditions for infrastructure investments of China and EU in the Western Balkan countries

This contribution is part of the book “The Dragon at the Gates of Europe: Chinese presence in the Balkans and Central-Eastern Europe” (more info here) and has been selected for open access publication on Blue Europe website for a wider reach. Citation: Stojadinovic, Sonja, Political and financial conditions for infrastructure investments of China and…
Sonja Stojadinovic
2024-02-22
China CEE fourth meeting
Central and Eastern Europe between Brussels and Beijing: to BRI or not to BRI? Policy Papers & Analyses

Central and Eastern Europe between Brussels and Beijing: to BRI or not to BRI?

Brian F. G. Fabrègue – University of Zurich Brian F. G. Fabrègue is Ph.D candidate in law at the University of Zurich and is currently working as Chief Legal Officer for a Swiss fintech company. His main areas of legal expertise are International Taxation, Financial Regulation and Corporate Law. He…
Chris Vermorken
2024-02-12
Western Balkan states flags
Challenges of Chinese soft power in Western Balkans Briefs & Commentary

Challenges of Chinese soft power in Western Balkans

Richard Straka – Center for monitoring, reporting and analysis Richard Straka is a graduate in International Relations and European Studies at the Comenius University, and currently PhD candidate at the University in Banská Bystrica. His research focuses mainly on conflicts, the far right, disinformation and the geopolitical situation in Eastern…
Guest Author
2024-01-31

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