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February 02 2026 0

February 2026

Challenges and Opportunities: Why Albania’s Accession Is Also a Strategic Choice for the EU

Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Trade, Globalisation and Security
Tags: accession Albania EU Neighbourhood
By Philipp Lamprecht Bernd Christoph Ströhm

Since 2009, when Albania submitted its application for EU accession to the European Council, the country has continued its gradual rapprochement with the EU. Despite economic hardships and the...
July 08 2025 2

July 2025

Unlocking the Western Balkans: Why Serbia Holds the Geopolitical Key

Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Russia and Eurasia
Tags: EU Neighbourhood Russia Serbia
By Bernd Christoph Ströhm Philipp Lamprecht

Over the past ten years, Serbia has emerged as the Western Balkans' top investment destination. Even more impressive is the variety of participants: although EU investors currently hold the bulk of...