Germany’s corruption scandals: How to limit authoritarian influence in the EU
Germany’s recent corruption scandals are as much about the health of democracy in Germany and the EU as they are simply questions of money
Majda Ruge
Great power politics in Bosnia: How Berlin can stabilise a dysfunctional state
Germany should rally its allies to imbue the Office of the High Representative with new purpose and authority to fulfil its mission
The voting dead: Why electoral fraud in Bosnia should matter to the EU
Voter fraud and voter intimidation appear in many forms in Bosnia, and are becoming especially visible ahead of upcoming local elections in November
Serbia’s 5G deal with Washington: The art of muddling through
There is no obvious reason why Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic would turn his back on a relationship with China from which he draws a great deal of political capital
What Montenegro’s future government means for the Western Balkans
Supporters of Western integration for Montenegro may look hopefully at the smallest – and pro-European – member of the new coalition. But wider forces are likely to overwhelm it.
Trump’s Kosovo show: No big deal
The White House’s sloppy agreement does little to advance dialogue, and comes at a high price
Serbia and coronavirus propaganda: High time for a transactional EU
It is time for the EU to direct much more of its financial assistance through channels other than highly corrupt governments that consistently violate European norms and standards
The house that connects France and Germany: Jean Monnet’s mission to America
European integration was never distinct from, or opposed to, a strong transatlantic relationship or American interests
Serbia’s coronavirus diplomacy unmasked
The Serbian president has exploited the EU’s internal divisions to insult the bloc and legitimise his policies, as well as his courtship of authoritarian partners.
Westlessness: Lessons from the Western Balkans
The EU’s interventions in the Western Balkans succeed only when key member states and the US act strategically and pull in the same direction