May 22, 2023
Why the European future of the Balkans depends on Serbia? | A
Debrief with Borut Pahor
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a new European
security order is being designed. After years of enlargement
impasse, Brussels has recognized the pivotal role of the EU
membership of the six Western Balkan countries. What future will
the region have, and how can the influence of Russia be challenged
in the Western Balkans?
In this episode of #BalkansDebrief, Nonresident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare talks to former Prime Minister and former President of Slovenia Borut Pahor, a friend and unrivaled connoisseur of the region about region's main challenges. What place will the six Western Balkan countries have in the new European security order?
Why is the EU enlargement process vital for the region, and what can be done to boost the confidence of the aspiring countries into the EU membership? Why is Serbia's decision to remain with the West rather than join Russia crucial for the region? Why is the implementation of the agreement to establish an Association of Serbs Municipalities important, and what impact will this agreement have on the relations between Serbia and Kosovo?