Serbia
Serbia's Vucic says he may resign to run for prime minister
President Aleksandar Vucic said he plans to resign in the coming months and is considering running for prime minister in the next parliamentary elections.
Western Balkans set to miss EU transport deadline as projects stall
European Court of Auditors points to project delays, weak oversight and concerns over long-term sustainability.
Serbia says will not hinder NIS sale as Gazprom-MOL talks progress
Serbia will not obstruct the planned sale of Russia’s majority stake in oil firm NIS, as negotiations between Gazprom and Hungary’s MOL enter a critical final phase under a US-imposed deadline.
EU seeks to accelerate Western Balkans integration as enlargement returns to centre stage
The European Union used a summit in Montenegro to signal that enlargement remains firmly on the bloc's agenda, even as long-standing disputes slow the accession of some Western Balkan countries
Germany and France propose gradual EU integration model for Western Balkans and Moldova ahead of Tivat summit
Germany and France have circulated a non-paper proposing a new approach to the enlargement process that would accelerate the gradual integration of Southeast European countries and Moldova into the EU.
Border row, security concerns overshadow EU-Western Balkans summit
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić travelled to Montenegro for regional summit despite warnings over threats to his safety and a string of cross-border incidents.
Serbian businessman confirms €2bn bid for Gazprom stake in NIS
Serbian businessman Ranko Mimović said he has submitted an offer to Russia’s Gazprom to acquire its majority stake in sanctioned oil company NIS.
Middle East conflict and energy shock slow growth across EBRD regions
Bank warns higher energy costs are reigniting inflation, weakening industrial competitiveness and straining already fragile public finances
European Council President Costa urges Western Balkans to seize enlargement momentum
Visit to Western Balkans takes place as Brussels seeks to maintain momentum in its long-stalled expansion policy amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
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Israel's Elbit Systems records $60bn order backlog
Israel-based Elbit Systems reported a $60bn order backlog in its latest quarterly results, with 71% from outside Israel, a sign foreign buyers are still relying on Israeli arms exports despite pressure during the Iran war.
A growing Balkan bloc objects to Ukraine's accelerated EU membership
Former Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban was the most vocal opponent of Ukraine’s EU accession bid. However, behind the scenes several other EU members have opposed allowing the agricultural superpower to join.
The EU's enlargement dilemma
Europe debates new shape of enlargement as Ukraine and Western Balkan candidates push EU to rethink membership.
Serbia secures nearly €1bn in new Chinese investments
Deals signed with Chinese automotive and industrial firms including Minth Group, Shanghai Automotive Chassis, BMTS Technology and Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems.
BC Partners faces legal challenge over United Media sale
United Group founder and former CEO have launched legal proceedings against private equity firm BC Partners, seeking to block the planned sale of United's Southeast European media assets.
BALKAN BLOG: Is Serbia’s president really on his way out?
Is Aleksandar Vučić finally running out of road? In Serbia, it is the question that follows every large protest.
Serbia pitches itself as European hub for Chinese investment
President Aleksandar Vucic met executives from major Chinese companies, seeking to promote Serbia as a European hub for Chinese investment in energy and advanced manufacturing.
BALKAN BLOG: Great powers’ competing agendas for the Western Balkans
EU sidelined as Washington warns over China and Russia's influence in new strategy document, while Xi Jinping honours Serbia’s president in Beijing.
US signals shift from nation building to economic engagement in Western Balkans
State Department report highlights “partnership-based” policy in Western Balkans, while flagging Russian and Chinese influence.
Xi awards Serbia’s Vucic top honour during Beijing visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping says visit by Aleksandar Vucic will “open a new chapter” in relations with Serbia.
Mass protest in Belgrade signals declining support for government
Up to 190,000 people took part in an anti-government protest in Belgrade on May 23, in one of the largest demonstrations in Serbia since the fall of Slobodan Milošević.