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Bosnia and Herzegovina Politics · Bosnia and Herzegovina

Separatist Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Removed From Office by Bosnian Election Authorities

56% Left coverage: 55 sources

Bosnia’s electoral authorities on Wednesday stripped separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik from his position as president of the Serb entity in Bosnia, following an appeals court verdict that sentences him to one year in jail and six years ban on all political activities.See the Story

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EU to Replace Passport Stamps with Digital Checks From October

67% Center coverage: 6 sources

A new digital border system for travellers from outside the European Union will launch in October, almost a year later than planned. It will replace the need for passport stamps.See the Story

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What does the multi-annual EU budget proposal mean for the candidate countries? - European Western Balkans

The EU budget proposal for a period 2028-2034 can be interpreted as good news by the candidate countries, since it shows that the admission of new countries to the EU is seriously considered by the EU institutions, the interlocutors of EWB assess, commenting on the proposed Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, presented earlier this month. The MFF proposal, worth € 2 trillio…Read Article

Ristovski: Commission should go beyond box-ticking in Reform Agenda assessments - European Western Balkans

The new €6 billion Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans was established last year, comprising grants and loans, with payment contingent upon the Western Balkans’ countries fulfilling specific reforms until the end of 2027. The Facility is a part of the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, with an overall aim to bring the region closer to the EU. The deadline for the first set of reforms outlined in the Reform Agenda of each country…Skopje, Macedonia (FYROM) · Skopje Read Article

BiEPAG's Policy Brief: Roadmaps, safeguards, and accountability to restore enlargement to the WB - European Western Balkans

The European Union’s credibility in the Western Balkans is in crisis, warns a new policy brief, “Why the EU Talks Reform but Fuels Decline in the Balkans”, published by the Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group (BiEPAG). Despite constant declarations of support for democratic reform and EU integration, Brussels is increasingly seen as enabling backsliding, rewarding autocrats, and sidelining civil society in the name of stability and geopoliti…European Union · Belgrade Read Article

Montenegro's EU Path: Progress Amidst Persistent Challenges

Montenegro is making strides in its bid for European Union membership, with recent progress in closing negotiation chapters and strong endorsements from EU officials. However, challenges remain, particularly concerning the rule of law and political will, which could impact its ambitious 2028 accession target. Montenegro’s EU Accession: Progress and Hurdles Montenegro has provisionally closed Chapter 5 on public procurement, bringing its total to…António Costa · Belgrade See the Story

Kapetanović: The Growth Plan has injected fresh energy into our region’s EU path - European Western Balkans

At the latest Growth Plan Summit in Skopje on 1 July, leaders of the Western Balkans Six, EU representatives and regional organisations reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the EU Growth Plan for the WB and deepening regional cooperation through the Common Regional Market (CRM). During this high-level meeting, Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) Secretary General Amer Kapetanović presented the main elements of the new Common Regional Marke…European Union · Skopje Read Article

EU proposes raising defense funding in 2-trillion-euro budget

40% Center coverage: 113 sources

The European Union’s executive arm on Wednesday put forward a proposal for a 2 trillion euro ($2.31 trillion) seven-year budget for the bloc starting in 2028, with a significant increase in funding allocated for defense. Ursula Von Der Leyen · Brussels See the Story

Why the EU must integrate the Western Balkans into its cybersecurity agency? - European Western Balkans

By Dr Igli Tafa and Mentor Vrajolli We are living in a period defined by digital vulnerability and geopolitical instability. As such, cybersecurity has become not only a matter of national resilience but a vital dimension of the European integration process in our region. For the Western Balkans Six (WB6),...European Union · Tirana Read Article

Will EU reform internally before admitting new member states? - European Western Balkans

In June 2024, the European Council, the highest political body of the European Union, adopted conclusions on the next steps for internal EU reforms that should precede the admission of new member states. According to these conclusions, the European Commission was supposed to prepare in-depth policy reviews by spring 2025,...Read Article

Serbian Pro-Government Tabloids Fabricate a Claim that Kos Accused Serbs of Srebrenica Genocide

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

BELGRADE – Pro-government tabloids in Serbia this morning published false reports claiming that Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos stated that “Serbs committed genocide in Srebrenica.” The fabricated claim is based on a message Kos posted on the social media platform X. “EU protector of Serbian blockers (offensive term used by authorities and tabloids for protesters): Today we must tell the whole world – Serbs committed genocide,” reads the head…Serbia · Serbia See the Story

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Separatist Bosnian Serb Leader Dodik Removed From Office by Bosnian Election Authorities

EU to Replace Passport Stamps with Digital Checks From October

What does the multi-annual EU budget proposal mean for the candidate countries? - European Western Balkans

Ristovski: Commission should go beyond box-ticking in Reform Agenda assessments - European Western Balkans

BiEPAG's Policy Brief: Roadmaps, safeguards, and accountability to restore enlargement to the WB - European Western Balkans

Montenegro's EU Path: Progress Amidst Persistent Challenges

Kapetanović: The Growth Plan has injected fresh energy into our region’s EU path - European Western Balkans

EU proposes raising defense funding in 2-trillion-euro budget

Why the EU must integrate the Western Balkans into its cybersecurity agency? - European Western Balkans

Will EU reform internally before admitting new member states? - European Western Balkans

Serbian Pro-Government Tabloids Fabricate a Claim that Kos Accused Serbs of Srebrenica Genocide

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Ristovski: Commission should go beyond box-ticking in Reform Agenda assessments - European Western Balkans

BiEPAG's Policy Brief: Roadmaps, safeguards, and accountability to restore enlargement to the WB - European Western Balkans

Montenegro's EU Path: Progress Amidst Persistent Challenges

Kapetanović: The Growth Plan has injected fresh energy into our region’s EU path - European Western Balkans

EU proposes raising defense funding in 2-trillion-euro budget

Why the EU must integrate the Western Balkans into its cybersecurity agency? - European Western Balkans

Will EU reform internally before admitting new member states? - European Western Balkans

Serbian Pro-Government Tabloids Fabricate a Claim that Kos Accused Serbs of Srebrenica Genocide