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The Western Balkans after EU rejections
French President Emmanuel Macron’s new approach for the Western Balkans has led the European Union to backtrack on integration, and a strategic partnership is now being considered as an alternative to full membership. Balkan countries, disappointed by this outcome, could turn to homegrown illiberalism.
Macedonia’s instability has huge implications for the Balkans
A political crisis in Macedonia is turning into a big problem for the Balkans. Economically weak and susceptible to external pressure and internal instability, the country needs strong support. But the United States and European Union may be turning away, leaving a vacuum that can be filled by Russia and ...
Macedonia destabilisation could spill into Europe
Heavy gunfire between Macedonian police and armed intruders - allegedly led by five Albanians from Kosovo - left eight policemen dead and some 30 injured in the northern town of Kumanovo, near the Serbian-Kosovan border at the weekend. Fourteen ‘intruders’ were also killed and many wounded, writes Prince Michael of ...
