Montenegro
EU ministers discuss multi-speed Europe to prepare for enlargement
To enable enlargement of the bloc from the current 27 members, changes to decision-making processes, agricultural policies and regional aid budgets are being considered.
EBRD projects slowdown in Central Europe, robust growth in Eurasia
High gas prices, China slowdown and shifts in industrial production contribute to slower growth in Central Europe.
EU fears "malign influence" in Montenegro from Russia, China and Serbia
Report backed by MEPs says political instability has held up EU accession progress and created room for external actors to destabilise Montenegro.
European Commission president calls to ‘complete' the EU through enlargement
Ursula von der Leyen says “history is calling” to expand the EU, but reforms are needed.
Montenegrin police probe secret tunnel dug into court basement
Tunnel dug from nearby apartment leads into Higher Court basement used to store drugs and weapons seized as evidence.
Southeast Europe leaders pledge to speed up EU integration process
Leaders of Slovenia, Croatia and the six Western Balkans countries will commit to reforms to improve the prospects for the Western Balkan states to join the EU by 2030.
BALKAN BLOG: How realistic is a 2030 accession target?
When European Council President Charles Michel said the EU and aspiring members should prepare for enlargement by 2030, the response from the Western Balkans was underwhelming.
European Council president says Western Balkans and EU should prepare for enlargement by 2030
Charles Michel says a clear goal must be set to enlarge the EU by the end of this decade.
Montenegro’s PES shoehorns together pro-EU and pro-Russian parties to form majority
Broad coalition contains pro-Russian ZBCG that in the past has blocked reforms to bring Montenegro closer to EU accession.
Serbian president seeks confirmation Ukraine won't recognise Kosovo at Zelenskiy meeting
Presidents affirm support for each other’s territorial integrity at informal Balkan summit despite Aleksandar Vucic’s refusal to sever ties with Russia.
Ukraine war erodes Russia’s economic clout in Western Balkans
Russia still plays a spoiler role in Bosnia, Montenegro and Serbia but its economic role is far outstripped by the EU's, says a new report from the Clingendael Institute.
Europe Now leader gets mandate to form new government in Montenegro
36-year-old economist Milojko Spajic has pledged to speed up Montenegro's EU accession process.
Fears Russian war in Ukraine to increase illicit financial flows in Western Balkans
Porous borders and weak governance makes region a hotspot for illegal financial flows, warns Global Initiative report.
Almost half Western Balkan citizens consider emigrating as EU accession hopes fade
44% of respondents to Balkan Barometer survey consider living abroad, with the figure reaching 57% in Kosovo.
New initiative to tackle brain drain in Western Balkans
Fund to foster collaboration between vocational education and training institutions and companies across WB6 economies.
VISEGRAD BLOG: Ukraine awaits 'clear signal' of future Nato membership at Vilnius Summit
Ukraine has proved in real time under real conditions that it is militarily ready for membership.
Emerging Europe's longest-lasting leaders
Some leaders of Emerging Europe and Central Asia led their countries for decades. bne IntelliNews ranks them by their time in power.
Nearshoring drives hike in demand for industrial space in Southeast Europe
Demand for industrial and logistics space is increasing in Southeast Europe, spurred on by the region’s growing importance as a nearshoring destination serving Western and Central Europe.
Balkans lift otherwise gloomy Emerging Europe outlook for 2023
wiiw forecasts economic slowdown caused by a combination of declining real incomes, the recession in Germany and elevated energy prices.
Montenegro indicts ex-ministers, state officials for abuse of office
Members of the former ruling DPS charged for the first time in scandal concerning loans issued to state officials to buy property.