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Apr 5, 2026

A Week in The Balkans!

From constitutional battles to street protests and from anti-corruption crackdowns to diplomatic equilibrium, the Western Balkans remain a region where politics never stand still. This week once again shows how closely domestic reforms, identity debates, and regional tensions are tied to a shared ambition: joining the European Union. But as governments push forward, internal divisions, public distrust, and unresolved historical disputes continue to shape the pace and the limits of progress. Here’s what happened this week across the region. Amending for the Future: Reform or Political Gamble? Montenegrin Consensus The Montenegrin parliament has reached a consensus on the appointments to the National Constitutional Court. Judges Jovan Jovanović  and Nikola Mugoša have been appointed, despite persistent political divisions, therefore leaving...

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