Analysis for market integration initiatives between the Western Balkans and the European Union, beyond the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans

The report identifies opportunities for deeper integration, including expanding CRM initiatives, leveraging regional investment frameworks, advancing digital and green transitions, and fostering labour mobility through targeted reforms. It also emphasizes the need for stronger governance and institutional capacity to address disparities and ensure alignment with EU accession priorities. By utilizing collaboration among national, regional, and […]

Growth Plan for Western Balkan countries: The case of Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Growth Plan for the Western Balkans (WB) was adopted by the Commission on 8 November 2023. The Growth plan was formed with the idea of fostering an increase in socioeconomic convergence of WB states. The Plan is based on four pillars aimed at: Enhancing economic integration with the European Union’s single market Boosting economic integration within […]

Behind the Curtain: Examining the Adoption and Content of Serbia’s Reform Agenda

This paper will critically examine the development and adoption process of the Reform Agenda, focusing on its inclusiveness, analysing its content, and assessing the mechanisms designed for its implementation and monitoring. Particular attention will be given to the role of civil society in ensuring accountability and transparency. By addressing these aspects, the paper comprehensively analyses […]

Albania’s Reform Agenda Explained: Insights on Design, Content, and Implementation

Albania has made significant strides in its EU accession journey, reaching important milestones since negotiations officially began. The First Intergovernmental Conference took place in July 2022, followed by the conclusion of the screening process and the Second Intergovernmental Conference in October 2024. Since then, it has opened Cluster 1, covering five negotiating chapters, and Cluster […]

Reform Agenda Monitor North Macedonia

This paper examines the process of formulating the Reform Agenda in North Macedonia and provides an overview of the inherent challenges. It aims to enhance understanding of the national context within the broader framework of EU integration throughout the Reform Agenda (RA) as part of the wider European Union’s Growth Plan for the Western Balkans […]