Albania

Serbia May Return Right-Wing President

Rifts inside the democratic bloc may hand the country's top job to the extreme right.

Croatia Eyes the Prize

In an astonishing coup for its right-wing government, Croatia is given go-ahead for EU accession talks.

Bosnia & Hercegovina: The Dysfunctional State

The continuing weakness of the Bosnian state appears to be the major obstacle blocking the road to Europe.

Serbia & Montenegro: An Unhappy Marriage

Although the EU wants Serbia and Montenegro to join it as a single entity or not at all, there is little political will in either republic to make the State Union a going concern.

Obstacles to Accession

Western Balkan states knocking on EU’s door have a lot of problems to overcome before they’re invited in.

The European Journey

Hard work and hard choices await countries of the western Balkans that are serious about their EU aspirations.

EU Needs New Approach to Western Balkans

Fears of being abandoned after enlargement are misplaced, but EU needs to change course if it wants to prevent turbulence in the region.

Knocking on Europe's Door

Old Foes Serenade Serbia in Istanbul

Love is in the air in the Balkans - if the Eurovision Song Contest is anything to go by.

Probing the Balkans

BCR investigations, examples of which are summarised below, have generated much debate on some of the most troubling problems and issues in the region (BCR No 500, 28-May-04)