Report
May 20, 2025
The European Union Growth Plan for the Western Balkans: A reality test for EU enlargement
By
Valbona Zeneli, Richard Grieveson, Isabelle Ioannides, Dimitar Bechev
EU enlargement faces a test case in the Western Balkans. The current plan offers real benefits before accession, creating incentives for reform, but questions of enforceability and the relatively low amount of financial support threaten the success of the EU’s political influence in the region.
New Atlanticist
Apr 23, 2025
What’s at stake for Bosnia and Herzegovina as Milorad Dodik faces a political reckoning?
By
Agon Maliqi
With his secessionist threats seemingly at a dead end, Milorad Dodik’s external backers might view him as more of a liability than an asset.
New Atlanticist
Feb 4, 2025
Fearmongering from Western Balkan leaders is no longer working on their citizens—or the EU
By
Agon Maliqi
The European Union has ample leverage to press its concerns on reforms, Russia policy, and regional stability to Western Balkan countries.
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