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Between pressure to reform and loss of trust: How South-East Europe ranks on the new corruption index

Most countries in the Western Balkans and the EU member states of South-East Europe are continuing to slide down the new corruption index. What this means for the accession prospects of the six Western Balkan states – and why protests are growing.

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Frank Stier
13. February 2026
Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha (C) with crowds of supporters in front of the government building during a protest action in Tirana, Albania, January 24, 2026. Protests were initiated by opposition leader Sali Berisha after weeks of political tensions following corruption allegations against Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure Belinda Balluku.
Protest action in Tirana: Albanian opposition leader Sali Berisha (center) initiated the action following allegations of corruption against Deputy Prime Minister and Infrastructure Minister Belinda Balluku. (picture alliance / Matrix Images | Armando Babani)

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Last updated: 13. February 2026

Corruption EU accession Albania Bosnia-Herzegovina Croatia Montenegro North Macedonia