Boost for Europe’s energy diversification and cross-border gas flows as Western Balkans plug into Vertical Corridor
The Vertical Corridor is expanding into the Western Balkans, with North Macedonia and Serbia joining the regional gas…
Why Montenegro matters more to Europe than its size suggests
After Iceland’s European Union referendum, the bloc’s next big enlargement test lies on the Adriatic, where delay carries…
Redefining EU membership: from enlargement to belonging
Recent contributions to this series have shown how enlargement has returned to the centre of European geopolitics. Vera Tika argues…
Hungary Backs Ukraine and Moldova EU Paths after Minority Rights Agreement
Hungary is once again acting as a European country, pursuing its national interests while working within the framework…
China-CEE Cooperation | Vučić’s Visit to Beijing & Other Exchanges
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić arrived in Beijing on 24 May 2026 for a five-day state visit. This adds…
EU enlargement: Austria wants the Western Balkan countries to be integrated more quickly • Table.Briefings
Austria and four other member states are calling for the Western Balkan countries to be integrated into the…
Slovenia Reaffirms Support For Montenegro’s EU Accession
Officials from Montenegro and Slovenia held talks focused on the final phase of Montenegro’s EU accession process, highlighting strong bilateral cooperation and…
Why the U.S. Is Pouring Billions Into Energy Projects in the Balkans
Since US President Donald Trump took office last year, Washington and Brussels have clashed over trade, support for…
Czech Senate speaker urges bolder EU enlargement support at Denmark forum | Ukraine news
At a Denmark forum, the Czech Senate speaker warned of competing influences if EU enlargement stalls, urging immediate…
The Great Continental Divorce: Why Europe is Turning Turkey into a “Zombie” Rival
BRUSSELS – The dream of a unified “Greater Europe” stretching from the Atlantic to the Bosporus is officially…
‘We believe Montenegro should be the next country to join the EU’ — An Interview with Predrag Zenović
Predrag Zenović has been leading the Western Balkan nation of Montenegro’s accession negotiations with the European Union since…
Publication of the Call for expressions of interest from EU/EEA/Western Balkans-based businesses to invest in the Western Balkans
Does this Call lead to direct financial support (e.g., grants, subsidies, or co-investment), or whether it serves solely…