Kosovo
Kosovo announces €1bn military budget and “Made in Kosovo” drones
Acting PM Albin Kurti outlines an ambitious security and defence agenda, but formation of Kosovo's next government remains on hold.
Kosovo’s flawed electricity market liberalisation leaves businesses in the dark
Companies face disconnections, uncertainty and higher costs, Kushtrim Ahmeti, executive director of the Chamber of Trade and Industry of Kosovo, tells bne IntelliNews.
Serbia records lowest support for EU in Western Balkans, survey shows
Just 33% of respondents in Serbia backed EU membership, compared with 91% in Albania and 69% in North Macedonia.
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BALKAN BLOG: One step forward, two steps back in Kosovo's deadlocked parliament
Kosovans are running out of patience with the political crisis that has persisted since the February general election, taking its toll on the country’s economy.
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.