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Analyses |
| Jan Nowinowski
On 8 May, the government of Rumen Radev, the country’s former president and leader of the conservative-social Progressive Bulgaria (PB), survived a confidence vote in the Bulgarian parliament.
Analyses |
| Michał Kucharski
The Assembly of Kosovo failed to elect a president by the 28 April deadline set by the Constitutional Court. Prime Minister Albin Kurti (Self-Determination) was unable to persuade the opposition to attend the session, so the quorum…
Analyses |
| Michał Kucharski
Since the beginning of this year, Albania has faced mounting concerns from the EU over the state of the rule of law. Last February, a report by the European Parliament and a statement by the European People’s Party highlighted the…
Analyses |
| Kamil Całus
On 23 April, six ministers resigned from the Romanian government – those responsible for labour, health, energy, agriculture, transport, and justice – along with Deputy Prime Minister Marian Neacșu and Secretary-General Ștefan-Radu Oprea,…
Analyses |
| Jan Nowinowski
Following the parliamentary elections held on 19 April, the conservative-social bloc Progressive Bulgaria (PB), led informally by former president Rumen Radev, has emerged as the clear winner. With 97.5% of votes counted so far, it has…
OSW Commentary |
| Jan Nowinowski
On 19 April, Bulgaria will hold its eighth parliamentary election in five years. Unlike previous elections, this one is likely to produce a clear winner. Current polling suggests that the frontrunner is Progressive Bulgaria (PB) – a new…
OSW Commentary |
| Jan Nowinowski
Since 2020, Bulgaria has blocked the start of EU accession negotiations with North Macedonia, arguing that Skopje has failed to implement certain provisions of bilateral agreements. Previously, other member states had taken similar steps.
Analyses |
| Michał Kucharski
In Slovenia’s parliamentary elections held on 22 March, the liberal Freedom Movement of Prime Minister Robert Golob emerged victorious with 28.62%, edging out Janez Janša’s conservative Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS, 27.95%). Five other…
Analyses |
| Jan Nowinowski
Since the beginning of 2026, attempts have intensified to remobilise the Serbian student movement – the driving force behind the mass demonstrations that erupted following the construction disaster at the Novi Sad railway station on 1…
OSW Commentary |
| Marek Menkiszak
In recent weeks, discussions have intensified regarding the possible resumption of dialogue – including at the highest political level – between the European Union, its Member States, and the Russian Federation. This debate has unfolded in…