Edi Rama is set for a fourth term as head of government in Tirana following the victory of his Socialist Party. The 60-year-old former artist scored points with his promise to lead the country into the EU by 2030.
By Frank Stier
Despite criticism of Aleksandar Vučić's trip to Moscow, António Costa visited Serbia's president in Belgrade. He assured the EU Council President that EU accession remains his country's top priority.
By Stephan Israel
Bosnia's High Representative Christian Schmidt blocks state subsidies to Milorad Dodik's ruling party. The Srspka president was able to evade arrest by the Bosnian state police on Wednesday evening.
By Stephan Israel
For months, tens of thousands of Serbian citizens have been protesting against the government, which they accuse of corruption and oppression. Now President Vučić is responding with a "counter-protest."
By Redaktion Table
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs visits the candidate countries on her tour of the Balkans. She criticizes attacks on the unity of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
By Stephan Israel
Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa received Aleksandar Vučić for dinner on Tuesday. This is although hundreds of thousands of citizens and students in Serbia have been taking to the streets for months against the authoritarian president and demanding his resignation. In today’s Opinion, Dušan Reljić wonders whether the EU leadership will at least speak plainly to Vučić behind closed doors.
By Stephan Israel
Turkey has recently moved closer to the EU states in the Ukraine negotiations. However, President Erdoğan's actions against the opposition are likely to stand in the way of closer cooperation.
By Till Hoppe
On Sunday, the Republic of Moldova held two landmark votes. One probably turned out differently than expected.
By Table.Briefings
EU enlargement could lead to a sharp increase in the international community's coal consumption. However, the applicant countries have so far been left out of the process of setting the 2040 climate target. The Böll Foundation therefore warns against the influence of China and Russia.
By Manuel Berkel
EU enlargement could lead to a sharp increase in the international community's coal consumption. However, the applicant countries have so far been left out of the process of setting the 2040 climate target. The Böll Foundation therefore warns against the influence of China and Russia.
By Manuel Berkel
