Germany’s Merz says EU to initiate integration of Western Balkans
Alongside Ukraine and Moldova, six Western Balkan nations wish to join the European Union.
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Montenegro votes for president in tight run-off
Observers say that President Milo Djukanovic faces stiff challenge from newcomer and economist Jakov Milatovic.
Montenegro goes to the polls as president seeks re-election
If no presidential candidate secures more than 50 percent of votes, a second round of voting will take place next month.
Montenegro’s president dissolves parliament as election nears
Milo Djukanovic dissolves national assembly after PM-designate fails to form a government.
Olaf Scholz urges Western Balkan nations to resolve conflicts
Chancellor Olaf Scholz makes appeal for unity at summit with regional leaders in Berlin.
What is behind Montenegro‘s political instability?
A no-confidence vote has prompted the collapse of Montenegro’s government after just three and a half months in office.
Montenegro government loses no-confidence vote
MPs vote 50-1 against PM Abazovic’s government weeks after he signed pact regulating position of Serbian Church.
Scholz backs giving chance to Western Balkans on EU membership
German chancellor promises to help the region reinvigorate their long-stalled membership campaign.
Lavrov’s Serbia visit ‘cancelled after countries close airspace’
Several European countries prevent Lavrov’s plane from passing through their airspace, forcing him to cancel visit.
As the Ukraine war rages, Montenegro’s juggling act gets harder
Close historic ties with Russia and deep internal divisions are undermining a unified national stance on the conflict.
The Western Balkans leaving the EU dream behind
Despite the positive noises made at the EU-Western Balkans summit in Slovenia, the EU enlargement process is in crisis.
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