Aleksandar Vucic

Serbia: Police clash with protesters urging early elections

Officers fired teargas and stun grenades as tens of thousands rallied against President Aleksandar Vucic's government. The demonstration went ahead despite the state rail operator canceling trains to and from Belgrade.

Europe Sleepwalking Into Economic Ruin, Serb Leader Says

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic says there are too many obstacles that complicate the flow of investment between Europe, China and the US. He made the comments June 1 in an exclusive interview with Bloomberg's Oliver Crook after returning from Beijing with more than $1 billion of investment pledges for Serbia.

EU seeking ways to speed up Western Balkans membership

EU seeking ways to speed up Western Balkans membership June 4, 2026The European Union needs to find ways of speeding up the membership process for six Western Balkan candidate countries, European Council President Antonio Costa said on Thursday. "For us, the enlargement, namely to the Western Balkans, is the most important geopolitical investment that the European Union is doing," Costa said during a joint press briefing with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade. Albania,...

Germany’s Merz says EU to initiate integration of Western Balkans

Germany’s Merz says EU to initiate integration of Western Balkans Alongside Ukraine and Moldova, six nations wish to join the European Union, including Montenegro, which hosted EU-Western Balkans summit. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says that the European Union plans to initiate a gradual integration process for six Western Balkan countries wishing to join the bloc. “The clear message of today is, and will remain: We want you.

Putin issues warning to Armenia over European ambitions ahead of election

Putin issues warning to Armenia over European ambitions ahead of election The Russian leader issued the warning before a parliamentary election in Armenia on Sunday - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments President Vladimir Putin has read long-term ally Armenia the riot act: persist in wanting to join the European Union and you can kiss goodbye to cheap Russian oil and gas. The Russian leader issued the warning before a parliamentary election in Armenia on Sunday, which polls suggest the party...

EU leaders at Balkan summit optimistic about rapid expansion

EU leaders at Balkan summit optimistic about rapid expansion June 5, 2026Leaders of European Union countries, including gathered in the picturesque port of Tivat on Montenegro's Adriatic coast for the annual EU-Western Balkans summit, with expanding the bloc topping the agenda. After the summit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was optimistic about a Franco-German initiative aimed at injecting fresh "momentum" into the accession process by creating incentives for faster reforms. Host...

EU to advance expansion plans at Balkans summit

EU to advance expansion plans at Balkans summit June 5, 2026The European Union is set to advance expansion plans at its annual EU-Western Balkans summit on Friday, with hosts Montenegro leading a list of six candidate countries. EU expansion is seen by Brussels as a response to new geopolitical challenges including security and economic threats posed by Russia and China and an increasing ambivalence — bordering on hostility — towards the bloc from the United States. The summit is the first...

Albania's Edi Rama tells Euronews there is 'no alternative' to EU accession

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama said there is no alternative for his country to EU accession. He also warned about the risks posed by anti-EU forces and “third actors” operating in the Western Balkans. Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama believes accession to the European Union is the only path forward for his country.

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