Balkans

SDS Shrugs Off Ashdown's Financial Squeeze

Moves to cut state funds to party unlikely to cause change of heart over Karadzic.

Kosovo: UK May Face Second Legal Action

The British Army could find itself in the dock once more over a shooting incident involving its troops.

Montenegro Plans Independence Vote

Critics claim poll threat is a ploy to stop first direct elections to state union assembly.

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