Orban’s Defeat is a Historic Opportunity for Progress in the Western Balkans No country, outside Hungary itself of course, will be as affected by the outcomes the Hungarian parliamentary elections on April 12 as Bosnia and Herzegovina. The reasons are simple: the government of...

"Orban’s defeat would be an opportunity to at least scale back #Hungary’s influence in the #WesternBalkans, something that must be clearly requested of the new government in Budapest by Brussels and relevant capitals."
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Training in Skopje Helps Western Balkans Improve Road Planning and Maintenance - Transport Community SKOPJE – Representatives of road authorities, ministries of transport and ministries of finance from across the Western Balkans took part in a two-day training in Skopje on tools that can help improve...

Road authorities, transport & finance ministries from the #WesternBalkans strengthened their knowledge of tools for better road planning at our two-day training in Skopje 🛣️

This is how they focused on planning, priorities & accountability 👇
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Suspicious timing suggests a false flag operation on the Serbian-Hungarian border - European Western Balkans The detection of explosive devices near the critical energy infrastructure in the town of Kanjiža, which Serbian and Hungarian officials described as a foiled terrorist attack, is widely interpreted a...

“The Gruevski case showed that #Hungary can play the role of protector for politically exposed leaders in the #WesternBalkans, and that precedent inevitably invites the question of whether Vučić also sees value in building that kind of reserve capital.”
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We have just launched these products for the #WesternBalkans Climate Proofing Platform, which consider the effects of ClimateChange on tourism and also include a regional climate change map and a country-by-country report for stakeholders. zoinet.org/product/wb-climate-proof...

Serbia looks for pipeline plot culprit as Vance's Hungary visit nears Serbia has opened a probe into the attempted pipeline sabotage after explosives were found near Kanjiža, as military intelligence suspects a migrant with training, raising the temperature before a key...

#WesternBalkans: #Serbia looks for pipeline sabotage plot culprit as #Vance's #Hungary visit nears, by Eleonora Vasques | Euronews
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Democracy frequently did not go hand in hand with EU integration of the Western Balkans - European Western Balkans PARIS – Political elites in the Western Balkans, with Serbia particularly standing out at the moment, often avoid implementing genuine reforms that should lead to democratisation within the EU accessi...

The analysis of the laws adopted in the context of the EU accession process in the #WesternBalkans from 2020 to 2025 shows that 25% of them were criticised upon adoption by either the European Commission, the domestic civil society organisations, or both.
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#WesternBalkans & #Turkey 🌍 In a new report, SEENPM and its partners analyse key media and journalism trends across the region. buff.ly/eUAJWUE

China Is Wiring the Western Balkans Chinese roads, surveillance systems, and digital partnerships are complicating the Western Balkans’ path into European Union membership.

"The answer is not to demand that the #WesternBalkans cut ties with #China. That would be unrealistic and, in some cases, hypocritical. The answer is to make #Europe the easier, faster, and more credible partner in the sectors that matter most."
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Today is #ZeroWasteDay!♻️

See our latest products on #pollution awareness and clean-up initiatives in the #WesternBalkans, including a description of the South-East European Sub-Regional Platform to Beat Pollution (SEEPP) and a video highlighting their activities.👉 https://zoinet.org/product/seepp/

US Intelligence assessment: Moscow destabilises the Balkans via Serbia, the Serb Republic, and campaigns in Montenegro - CdM The Russian war in Ukraine has revived fears of ethnic conflict and deepened political divisions in the Western Balkans between Russia and the West, according

According to a report by US intelligence community, Moscow actively seeks to destabilise the #WesternBalkans, leveraging organisations and campaigns to obstruct NATO and EU integration, through campaigns in #Serbia, #BosniaHerzegovina or #Montenegro.
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#westernbalkans #albania #bosniaherzegovina #kosovo #montenegro #northmacedonia #serbia | Dragoș Ioniță The results of the 2026 Transformation Index | BTI are out. Concerning the #WesternBalkans: In #Albania, structural reforms in organized crime & law enforcement strengthened state authority & advanc...

BTI measures the quality of democracy, economic development & governance. #Albania is the best-ranked country from the #WesternBalkans in the first category, followed by #NorthMacedonia & #Montenegro. Meanwhile, #Serbia is classified as moderate autocracy.
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Rail reform also means making sure trains, systems and equipment can work safely across borders 🚆

This week in Belgrade, together w/ @ERA_railways, we brought experts from the #WesternBalkans, #Georgia & #Türkiye for IPA Workshop on Conformity Assessment.

We are #TogetherConnected 💙

International concern about rule of law in Serbia Political pressure, controversial legal reform and rising concern over judicial independence have put the rule of law in Serbia under scrutiny, with implications for public faith in the judiciary and ...

#WesternBalkans: International concern about rule of law in #Serbia, by Sanja Kljajic & Iva Manojlovic | Deutsche Welle
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📍 Thessaloniki, 17-18/06/26

The Transport Investment Summit will bring together key public and private actors and financial institutions to boost transport investment across the #WesternBalkans, #Ukraine, #Moldova and #Georgia.

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#WesternBalkans 🌍 The Regional Support Mechanism aims to strengthen inclusive and resilient civic space by supporting civil society actors that advance digital rights, media integrity, and civic innovation. Metamorphosis Foundation is among the initiators of the program

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IMF Announces a New Regional Technical Assistance Center for Southeast Europe Washington, DC – March 23, 2026: The IMF will create a new regional capacity development center (RCDC) in Rome, Italy to strengthen economic institutions and policymaking in member countries in Southe...

The IMF is establishing a new regional capacity development center to support the #WesternBalkans and #Moldova. The Southeast Europe Technical Assistance Center (SEETAC) is expected to begin operations by January 2027, in Rome.
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Serbia’s Arms Build-Up Sparks Fears of New Balkan Arms Race Serbia’s growing arms procurement and rising defence spending are raising concerns among security experts about a potential “miscalculation” that could destabilise the Western Balkans, according to an...

Although it formally declares military neutrality, #Serbia has become the highest defence spender in the #WesternBalkans & is rapidly modernising its armed forces with equipment sourced from both East & West, including #China, #Russia, the #UnitedStates & #France.
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Kosovo’s PM warns of rising tensions as Serbia holds military drills near border Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti has described recent Serbian army exercises near the border with Kosovo as “extremely worrying,” accusing ...

Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti has described recent Serbian army exercises near the border with #Kosovo as “extremely worrying,” accusing #Serbia of using its military to exert pressure and destabilise the #WesternBalkans.
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I had a great time this week coaching the DCAF Young Faces cohort for the #WesternBalkans. I took that opportunity to present my latest research in progress on "Informal Alignments in Middle-Ground #Cyber #Statecraft", with clear implications for the foreign policy of the countries in the region.

The people in the #WesternBalkans are happier than one might think.
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#WesternBalkans 🇪🇺 SEENPM examines how journalistic codes of ethics are evolving in the digital era.

"The digital space, social media, and AI tools have fundamentally changed how media function over the past decade."

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Who will drive the future of transport in the #WesternBalkans? The answer is already in the classroom today ☺️

We were happy to welcome 30 students from the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad to our HQ in Belgrade and discuss transport policies and projects.

We are #TogetherConnected 💙

📰 Last year, we conducted a media landscape assessment in the #WesternBalkans, examining media ecosystems, stakeholder networks, and ways to strengthen local environmental journalism—and its impact. Learn more: https://loom.ly/mwjO7ZM @internewshq.bsky.social

Building on our partnership with @fnfreiheit.bsky.social Western Balkans, Sofia City Councillor, Tsvetelina Simeonova-Zarkin, is participating in the #LOCWEB2026 conference in Bjelašnica.

By strengthening local democracy we are making EU accession a reality.

#WesternBalkans #EUenlargement

Hot off the press: How public investment in infrastructure crowds in private investment in the Western Balkans. Our new policy note by @marioholzner.bsky.social, Ioannis Gutzianas & @branim.bsky.social.
#investment #infrastructure #WesternBalkans
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Regional cooperation is one of the foundations of EU integration 🇪🇺

We meet Regional Youth Cooperation Office's Secretary General Vladimir Obradović to discuss shared priorities on cooperation, dialogue, and the European future of the #WesternBalkans.

We are #TogetherConnected 💙

🛣️Smarter, more connected road transport in the #WesternBalkans starts with cooperation & practical learning.

At our 22nd Road Technical Committee in Zagreb, we discussed EU standards, Next Generation Road Action Plan, TEN-T reporting, & 2026 priorities.

#TogetherConnected 💙

#westernbalkans #serbia #montenegro #kosovo #northmacedonia #euenlargement | Dragoș Ioniță The V-Dem Institute Democracy Report 2026 is out and the #WesternBalkans are once again a source of concern: - #Serbia is another case of protracted democratic backsliding with President Aleksandar Vu...

The V-Dem Institute Democracy Report 2026 is out and the #WesternBalkans are once again a source of concern:
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Why Credible EU Membership Matters EU enlargement has re-emerged as a central instrument of European security.

In the #WesternBalkans, credible accession remains the EU’s most powerful tool for political reform and regional stability. Gradual integration supports convergence, but only a clear membership perspective can sustain long-term transformation.
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Civil Society Organisations Launch New Cooperation on Transport Policy in Western Balkans - Transport Community BELGRADE – Civil society organisations from across the Western Balkans gathered in Belgrade on 16 March 2026 to launch a new phase of cooperation aimed at strengthening their role in shaping transport...

Civil society organisations from the #WesternBalkans met in Belgrade to launch projects on transport policy, mobility & public engagement 🎯

Together with Open Society Foundation WB, we're supporting initiatives that promote transparency, sustainability & regional cooperation.

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