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Political Turmoil in Balkans as EU Struggles for Influence

5/25/2025

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Political instability grips the Western Balkans as stalled EU integration fuels public disillusionment. Meanwhile, Russia and China are tightening their grip, especially in Serbia and Bosnia's Republika Srpska. The Policy Paper urges the EU to bolster diplomacy, enforce sanctions, and empower civil society to counter this growing influence and restore trust.

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Political instability grips the Western Balkans as stalled EU integration fuels public disillusionment. Meanwhile, Russia and China are tightening their grip, especially in Serbia and Bosnia's Republika Srpska. The Policy Paper urges the EU to bolster diplomacy, enforce sanctions, and empower civil society to counter this growing influence and restore trust.