Western Balkans Overview July 28, 2026 – CWBS
On 23 July, the Government of Montenegro adopted a Decree amending the visa regime, under which citizens of Belarus, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey will require a visa to…
Western Balkans Overview July 21, 2026 – CWBS
The summit was attended by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen; the presidents of Albania, Moldova, Romania, Serbia, and Greece, the latter participating online; the prime ministers…
Western Balkans Overview July 14, 2026 – CWBS
On 14 July, four Intergovernmental Accession Conferences were held in a single day—the highest number since 2002. Albania closed three negotiating chapters for the first time: Chapter 25 on Science…
Western Balkans Overview July 07 2026 – CWBS
On 7 July, the two-day Conference of Speakers of Parliament of the European Union candidate countries began in Belgrade. The conference is a joint initiative of the National Assembly of…
Western Balkans Overview June 30 2026 – CWBS
European countries and the United States have failed to agree on a candidate for the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At its meeting on 30 June, the ambassadors of…