From concept to realization
The Staged Accession Model, five years on
The Model’s greatest legacy is that it has succeeded in completely rehauling the enlargement conversation: no one now defends the old binary enlargement model.
Merit or geopolitical momentum?
EU membership in sight for Albania, but ending negotiations by 2027 remains a challenge
State Department report
Washington’s New Balkans Doctrine?
Latest news
- Regional tour
Costa: Albania began a demanding new phase of EU accession, focused on implementation
03.06.2026. - Albania
SPAK probes resort project linked to Jared Kushner, citizens’ protests intensify
02.06.2026. - Visit to Sarajevo
Costa: BiH to adopt judicial reforms and appoint chief negotiator
02.06.2026. - White House announces
Trump nominates new US ambassadors to Serbia, Montenegro and BiH
02.06.2026. - Joint press conference in Podgorica
Germany and France support Montenegro, goal to close negotiations by the end of 2026
01.06.2026.
Re-form for Growth: Small Grant Facility
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Analyses
Merit or geopolitical momentum?
EU membership in sight for Albania, but ending negotiations by 2027 remains a challenge
Voting scheduled for October
The 2026 election in BiH – between opportunity for change and continued fragmentation
Prolonged political deadlock
Who will benefit from the upcoming snap election in Kosovo?
Explainers
From silence to scandalHow shooting in Belgrade’s restaurant exposed ties between Serbia’s police and organized crime?
The case of the General Staff buildingsHow did Jared Kushner’s company project pit the Serbian ruling party against the judiciary?
Interviews
Interview
EWB Interview Gorčević: Drafting of the Accession Treaty will further reinforce our reform efforts
Opinions & Editorials
From concept to realizationThe Staged Accession Model, five years on
Balcanoscope
European Western Balkans Newsletter
What lies behind the trends shaping the Western Balkans? Twice a month, we bring you what daily news often misses, straight to your inbox.
Serbia Elects
Complete overview
Parliamentary groups in the new Serbian National Assembly
International reactions
Serbia to implement ODIHR recommendations without delay
