Balkans

Serbia's Economic Policy Blockage

Political crisis stalling reforms, but leading economists say government bailed out of reforms long ago.

6 Sep 05

Corruption and stalled reforms seen as the root of Bucharest’s failure to meet EU membership criteria

6 Sep 05

Upcoming congress may be Prime Minister Nano’s last chance to silence his reformist critics and avoid early elections.

6 Sep 05

Ministerial sackings will do little to bolster confidence in much criticised administration.

6 Sep 05

Prime minister's refusal to sack of controversial police minister makes early election almost inevitable.

6 Sep 05

Two economies and no central authority remain the key obstacles to a successful EU bid for the former Yugoslav state.

6 Sep 05

Relatives of disappeared hope legal action will prevent issue being exploited by local leaders.

6 Sep 05

UN appears to have overcome reluctance to prosecute Albanian militants.

6 Sep 05

Upcoming elections in Croatia highlights diaspora's disillusionment with its former political backers.

6 Sep 05

Ruling coalition could pay a heavy political price for its failure to meet election pledges.

6 Sep 05

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