Tag "Balkans"
Chinese economic interests and the threat to EU cohesion
Today, some of Europe’s poorest countries are critical to China’s global economic development strategy. Under the 16+1 sub-regional framework, which includes eleven countries from central and eastern Europe and five from the Balkans (CEEC), China is pursuing investment opportunities in infrastructure in order to enhance its connectivity with the European region.
Powering Europe’s newest nation: Investigating the Kosovo energy crisis
Last month, Kosovo reached a deal with two private property owners to access some of the lignite coal it needs to supply its power plants.
Future Generator: Bosnia’s near-term media coverage to be increasingly negative
Rising tensions following Bosnia’s appeal to the ICJ ruling on Serbia’s war-time actions are likely to create a negative perception of the country.
ICTY’s acquittal of Seselj poses risks for Serbia ahead of elections
The ICTY’s acquittal of ultranationalist Serbian politician Vojislav Seselj has significant consequences for the future of Serbia, the Balkans, and Europe.
Migrant pressure threatens to overwhelm Greece
Europe is facing the biggest migration flow since the Second World War. Indeed, while in 2014, 219,000 refugees were fleeing the ongoing conflict in Syria, 350,000 others were crossing the Mediterranean Sea
Deconstructing Serbia and Macedonia’s 2016 elections
Upcoming elections will consolidate the ruling party’s grip on power in Serbia and could well return a disgraced government to power in Macedonia. EU leaders will gloss over the former,
Kosovo hampers Serbia’s progress towards the EU
After years in the political wilderness Serbia has started to make incremental progress towards becoming a full member of the EU. The events in Kosovo this month, sparking angry exchanges
EU banking union at risk from uneven regulation
After years of painful adjustment, Western European banks now hope to enter a period of relative calm. Yet, their exposure to uneven regulation and financial instability in the Balkans and elsewhere threatens
Croatia Prepares for EU Accession
Clearing customs for travelers crossing the land border into Croatia has been more intense this past month, featuring random bag searches and thorough questioning of passengers on trains and buses.
