Week in Review: Friends, Foes and Chocolate Thieves
From European Union accession hopes to ongoing corruption investigations, our selection of Premium stories this week takes a look at the political wheeling and dealing going on behind the scenes…
Kosovo MPs Fail to Elect President, Sparking New Political Crisis
Kosovo has entered uncharted legal territory after parliament failed to elect a new president on the official deadline day, as a boycott by opposition MPs prevented the vote due to…
Time Runs Short for Kosovo to Agree on New President
The deadline for MPs to elect a new head of state expires soon, and a fresh election looms if they do not compromise on a name – or grant Vjosa…
Letter from Washington: Buying Friends and Finding Common Foes
As Milorad Dodik comes in from the cold, Albanians impress on Trump that they have an enemy in common. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Balkan Leaders Heap Praise on Trump’s Board of Peace at Ceremonial Launch
Balkan and Turkish leaders lauded the Board of Peace at its Washington launch on Thursday – while the participation of an EU Commissioner from Croatia drew criticism from some EU…
Kurti’s Majority Does Not Guarantee ‘Easy Ride’ as Kosovo PM, Experts Warn
Albin Kurti was smoothly confirmed as Prime Minister following his party’s election victory in December – but experts still foresee plenty of potential crises for him in office. KAYNAK: Balkan…
Kosovo’s ‘Board of Peace’ Moment: Desperation Posing as Strategy?
Still locked out of the EU, the UN and NATO, Kosovo grabbed an opportunity to gain multilateral relevance by signing up to Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’, however uncertain the…
Kosovo, Bulgaria, Turkey Join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
Kosovo, Bulgaria and Turkey have signed the Board of Peace Charter, under Donald Trump’s auspices, but several other Balkan countries are still pondering whether to join the initiative. KAYNAK: Balkan…
Kosovo in 2026: Internal Stability Needed Amid Changing Global Order
Vetevendosje’s recent election win might end Kosovo’s political gridlock but the country must step up reforms and adapt to a more turbulent world, experts warn. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Kosovo in Limbo: The Year’s Political Deadlock Paralysed Progress
Kosovo’s months-long political crisis has taken a huge toll on its economy, institutions, governance and international credibility – and stalled much-needed reforms. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight