Analysis

Thewesternbalkans. I. Executive Summary Kosovo is currently experiencing a constitutional and political crisis stemming from the failure of the ruling Vetëvendosje (LVV) party, led by Prime Minister Albin Kurti, to initiate the formal transition of government following the most recent elections....

Thewesternbalkans. The inaugural session of the Kosovo parliament, resulting from the elections held on 9 February, began on 15 April, but was interrupted and the mandates of the deputies were not confirmed. At this session, the parliament is to elect...

Thewesternbalkans. China – the leader in investments in Serbia In 2024, Serbia attracted 5.1 billion euros in foreign direct investment, including 37.2% from EU countries and 34% from Asian countries. At the same time, China came out on top in terms...

Thewesternbalkans. The election campaign of the Democratic Party of Albania is headed by Chris LaCivita, considered the main architect of Trump's election victory. LaCivita called Edi Rama a "puppet of Soros" and predicted his defeat in the upcoming elections on May...

Thewesternbalkans. China’s Official Stance and Recent Developments China continues to advocate for dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo, emphasizing the need for a mutually acceptable solution. China’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Geng Shuang, has stressed the importance of tolerance and...

Thewesternbalkans. Flirting with Russia or with the EU? In his fight for survival, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is flirting with Russia and accusing EU member states of supporting a color revolution in the country. At the same time, he visited Brussels...

Thewesternbalkans. The reasons for the disproportionate momentum of student protests following the incident in Novi Sad are complex. The current protests are comparable only to the popular wave that threw Slobodan Milošević out of power 25 years ago. The colossal...

Thewesternbalkans. Political Crisis and Public Protests Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is facing the most serious crisis since his party came to power in 2012. A student movement, initially sparked by demands for justice following an incident in Novi Sad, has evolved...

Thewesternbalkans. Balkan Union 1 Kosovo, Albania and Croatia signed a trilateral declaration on a military alliance on March 18 in Tirana, Balkan media reported. The declaration was signed by the defense ministers of Albania, Piro Vengu, Croatia, Ivan Anušić and Kosovo, Ejup...

Thewesternbalkans. Aleksandar Vučić skillfully makes geopolitical moves that can be defined as a policy of “always with the West, never against Russia”. He has hardly thought about the wise policy of the last Bulgarian Tsar Boris III – “Always with...