Bosnia and Herzegovina could become the next stress test for the European Union. Because 26 years after the end of the Bosnian War, old conflicts flare up again. The radical Serb leader plans to split off from the central state. With help from Belgrade and Moscow. Fear of a new war is growing in the […]
England should hardly be able to take part in the World Cup. In Andorra, the Three Lions win as expected. Denmark defends its perfect record in Group F and now has 21 points from seven games. England and Denmark march safely towards the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Three Lions won 5: 0 (2: […]
Following the US’s recent solo foreign policy, the EU is facing difficult discussions about its own ambitions on the international stage. At a summit in Slovenia, clear text is now to be spoken. This should be of particular interest to the EU accession aspirants. After a tough struggle, the EU states have agreed on a […]
When entering Serbia, Kosovars have to put up the license plates of the neighboring country. When Kosovo responded with the same demand, the tense situation worsened. Both sides are moving security forces to the border. The EU has intervened as a mediator. Serbia and Kosovo have settled their border dispute over the mutual recognition of […]
After protests by the Serbian minority, the government of Kosovo sends elite units to the border. Belgrade feels provoked by the move and takes countermeasures. Because of the stationing of special units of the Kosovar police in the border region, perceived as a “provocation”, Serbia has put its army on heightened alert. After the “provocation” […]
One of her last trips abroad in office takes Chancellor Merkel to Albania. There she meets with the heads of government of the states of the Western Balkans and speaks to them in a particularly friendly manner in the EU admission process. A few weeks before leaving politics, Chancellor Angela Merkel confirmed Germany’s interest in […]
The Chancellor invites you to the virtual Western Balkans summit on Monday. Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia will take part. Merkel sees these countries as future EU members. But for that a rethink would have to take place. Chancellor Angela Merkel expects the Western Balkan countries to join the EU. The increasing […]
During and after the war in Yugoslavia, the writer Handke shows solidarity with Serbia – until today. Now the Nobel Prize laureate receives a high honor. There is criticism from Bosnia-Herzegovina. Serbia has honored the Austrian writer Peter Handke with one of the highest awards in the country. President Aleksandar Vucic presented the 78-year-old with […]
During and after the war in Yugoslavia, the writer Handke shows solidarity with Serbia – until today. Now the Nobel Prize laureate is receiving a high distinction in the country. There is criticism from Bosnia-Herzegovina. Serbia has honored the Austrian writer Peter Handke with one of the highest awards in the country. President Aleksandar Vucic […]