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Western Balkan countries prove more resilient than expected

Western Balkan countries prove more resilient than expected
11/04/2021 - Eric Apim | Society / Institutions
WESTERN BALKANS. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development raises its growth forecast for the Western Balkan countries to 6.4% in 2021.
Albania, Ana Krešić, Bosnia and Herzegovina, EBRD, economy, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Kosovo, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Serbia, Western Balkans, Western Balkans economy

Promises, but still no horizon for EU integration of the Western Balkans

Promises, but still no horizon for EU integration of the Western Balkans
10/07/2021 - Frédéric Dubessy | Society / Institutions
WESTERN BALKANS. Financial aid, promises, declarations of love, but still no progress in the accession process of the six Western Balkan countries at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brdo.
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EU Council grants €14.2bn in pre-accession aid

EU Council grants €14.2bn in pre-accession aid
09/08/2021 - Eric Apim | Society / Institutions
EU. Over the period 2021-2027, the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) will cover eight countries, mainly in the Western Balkans, for a total of €14.2bn, distributed according to the beneficiaries' actual performance.
Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Council of the European Union, EU, EU accession, European Commission, European Parliament, European Union, Iceland, Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, IPA I, IPA II, IPA III, Kosovo, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey

Albania, Northern Macedonia and Serbia unite in "Open Balkans", antechamber to the Schengen Area

Albania, Northern Macedonia and Serbia unite in "Open Balkans", antechamber to the Schengen Area
09/02/2021 - Frédéric Dubessy | Society / Institutions
WESTERN BALKANS. Tired of stagnating in the queue to enter the European Union, three Western Balkan countries (Albania, Macedonia and Serbia) decided to create their own free trade area: "Open Balkans". An initiative that is not well received by Brussels and their neighbours.
Albania, Alexandar Vucic, Ana Pisonero, Andi Aranitasi, Berlin Process, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Donika Gërvalla, EAEU, EBRD, Edi Rama, Emmanuel Macron, EU, Eurasian Economic Union, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Gazeta Express, Germany, Kosovo, MEPSO, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Novi Sad, Open Balkans, Schengen, Serbia, Zoran Zaev

The introduction of new Member States stuck in the European funnel

The introduction of new Member States stuck in the European funnel
11/20/2020 - Frédéric Dubessy | Society / Institutions
Despite his divorce from the United Kingdom and the break-up of his engagement with Turkey, the European Union still seduces, but knows how to make itself wanted. Its only suitors today are all in the Western Balkans. They have to work hard to put a ring on this sixty-three-year-old lady's finger, who is becoming more and more difficult to choose.
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Kosovo President resigns after being indicted for crimes against humanity

Kosovo President resigns after being indicted for crimes against humanity
11/06/2020 - Frédéric Dubessy | Society / Institutions
KOSOVO. Charged with crimes against humanity and war crimes by the Special Court for Kosovo, Kosovar President Hashim Thaçi decides to resign and go to The Hague where he is imprisoned.
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Kosovo Finance Agency secures €4.5m to support Kosovo's micro-enterprises

Kosovo Finance Agency secures €4.5m to support Kosovo's micro-enterprises
07/21/2020 - Frédéric Dubessy | Services
KOSOVO. The EBRD, EFSE and CoopEst are lending €4.5m to the Kosovo Finance Agency to enable it to provide loans to Kosovar micro-enterprises and SMEs in difficulty.
AFK, bank, CoopEst, Crédit Coopératif, EBRD, EFSE, European Fund for South East Europe, European Investment Fund, finance, Kosovo, Kosovo Finance Agency, Macif, micro-credit

Kosovar President indicted for crimes against humanity and war crimes

Kosovar President indicted for crimes against humanity and war crimes
06/25/2020 - Frédéric Dubessy | Society / Institutions
KOSOVO. The prosecutor of the Special Court for Kosovo has indicted Hashim Thaçi, President of Kosovo, for "crimes against humanity and war crimes".
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