Kosovo
UPDATED: Kosovo gets parliament speaker but months-long political stalemate persists
Prolonged political deadlock had prevented Kosovo's assembly from functioning and blocked the formation of new state institutions since the February general election.
Brussels warns Kosovo putting relations with EU at risk by excluding Serb parties from elections
EU statement says "inclusive" elections are crucial for future relationship between Kosovo and the bloc.
Western Balkans gradually gaining on EU economies, but Ukraine falls further behind
Bruegel study finds all candidates and potential candidates except Ukraine have converged somewhat towards the EU average in GDP per capita terms.
Kosovo’s central bank projects solid GDP growth of 4.1% in 2025 despite external risks
The projections follow a period of robust growth, driven by household consumption, investment and exports.
Hundreds of Kosovan businesses get power supply cut in row over market liberalisation
Business representatives say cutoffs will trigger job losses, higher prices, reduced competitiveness and plant closures.
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Kosovo's months-long political deadlock cost economy €300mn
Kosovo Business Alliance warns lengthy political crisis has paralysed state decision-making and caused massive losses across the economy.
Thousands protest in Kosovo against The Hague-based war crimes court
Protest reflects rising frustration among segments of Kosovo society over the perception that the Specialist Chambers is biased and lacks legitimacy.
Kosovo abolishes customs duties on US products, chamber urges free trade talks
The Kosovon government announced that it has removed customs duties on all products originating from the United States, following new tariffs set by the US on the small country.
Analyst warns Kosovo risks economic and political isolation as Albania moves closer to EU
Kosovo may face a return to “hard borders” with Albania and Montenegro within the next five to seven years if current political trends continue.
Kosovo's public broadcaster RTK on verge of collapse as financial crisis deepens
Broadcasting associations urge the Kosovo government to immediately ensure funding for RTK and safeguard its independence.
€1bn EU energy crisis aid in Western Balkans largely untraceable, watchdog says
CEE Bankwatch research reveals only €163.1mn of €1bn spent could be clearly linked to advancing the Green Agenda.
EU risks fuelling democratic decline in Balkans as reform credibility erodes, report warns
The European Union is prioritising short-term stability over genuine democratic reform, says a report from the Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group.
Kosovo's opposition accuses Vetevendosje of power grab as political crisis deepens
With Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje falling short of a majority in the February general election, MPs have been unable to form a new ruling coalition.
Kosovo’s annual inflation speeds up to 4.3% in June
Steepest annual price rises for categories including food products, transport and package holidays.
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Bomb threat forces evacuation of Kosovo's parliament
Incident comes amid a deepening political impasse as lawmakers have repeatedly failed to elect a new speaker since the February general election.
Western Balkan leaders meet in Skopje to advance EU Growth Plan
Growth Plan aims to fast-track the Western Balkans' convergence with the EU through deeper market access, pre-accession funding and regional cooperation.
Emerging Europe growth resilient despite global risks, wiiw says
Economies across Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe are set to maintain solid growth in 2025 and 2026 but face downside risks from Middle East tensions, the war in Ukraine and US trade policy.
BALKAN BLOG: Western Balkans military build-up continues as the world looks elsewhere
As the world’s attention remains focused on the wars in Ukraine and, more recently, the Middle East, several countries in the Western Balkans are ramping up their military capacities.
Global uncertainty causes FDI to plummet in Emerging Europe
wiiw research blames crisis in German industry and the uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s second term as US president for sharp slowdown in FDI.