Opinion

Comment by Slobodan Zečević Ph.D.

The Regatta Principle Would be an Apt Response

Opinion 4 October 2023

Following two decades of fruitless pre-accession activities, the EU is losing credibility in the Western Balkan countries, making it an imperative to find solutions...

Bojana Selaković, Coordinator of the Serbian Nation Convention on the European Union

Phased Enlargement

Opinion 4 October 2023

When it comes to a specific timeframe for the accession of Western Balkan countries, it is realistic to assume this will be a process...

Florian Bieber, Professor of Southeast European History and Politics and Director of the Centre for Southeast European Studies at the University of Graz

No Clear Plan to Make Enlargement Work

Opinion 4 October 2023

There is no doubt that EU candidate status for Ukraine and Moldova has changed the dynamic of integration...

Milena Mihajlović, Programme Director of the European Policy Centre (CEP)

Geopolitics is the Name of the Game

Opinion 4 October 2023

Growing awareness of the importance of preventing a malign Russian influence in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans...

Nemanja Todorović Štiplija, Editor-in-Chief of portal European Western Balkans

Positive Signs, But No Simple Solutions

Opinion 4 October 2023

The first real sign of whether the EU has changed its opinion on the issue of European integration...

Comment

Moving Mountains

Germany 4 October 2023

Bilateral relations between Serbia and Germany are marked by a strong partnership, particularly in the economic sphere. Even...

Transport & Logistics

Combined Transport is Our Future

Opinion 3 October 2023

Transport connections, primarily freight transport links and logistics, are among Serbia’s key advantages, given the country’s strategic position...

Comment

New Approaches Reinforce Economic Growth

FIC 25 September 2023

Announced easing inflation and faster economic growth hints at the possible accelerating of economic activity. This in turn...

Comment By Zoran Panović

From Thessaloniki to Athens

Audio 31 August 2023

A flatbread may well have cost a dinar in Thessaloniki, but – when it comes to EU membership...

Danijela Božanić, climatologist/climate change expert

Why We’re Vulnerable

Opinion 31 August 2023

Serbia is more exposed to climate change than other countries and lacks sufficient capacity to adapt to altered...

Vladimir Đurđević, Full professor at the Institute of Meteorology, Faculty of Physics, University of Belgrade

Lesson Not Learned

Opinion 31 August 2023

The 2014 floods should have represented a clear call that it is necessary to adequately improve the flood...

Zdravko Maksimović, Disaster Risk Reduction Expert

Citizens Represent Our Weakest Link

Opinion 31 August 2023

The capacities of a system are not measured on the basis of whether a disaster will occur, but...

Žarko Petrović, Team Leader on Resilient Development at UNDP Serbia

Flood Prevention Investments Yield Results

Opinion 31 August 2023

Instead of the existing frequency of every four to five years, we can now expect Serbia to be...

Economics: What’s New From The 2023 Brics Summit?

Striding Towards a Multipolar Order

Diplomacy 31 August 2023

The first expansion of the membership of BRICS, which occurred at this summit, could pave the way for...

Slaviša Orlović Ph.D., Professor at the Faculty of Political Science, author of the book Nadziranje demokratije [Monitoring Democracy]

Reputation Is More Important Than Ever

Opinion 1 August 2023

The media knows how to both create and destroy reputations. Sensationalism and tabloidisation are additionally killing journalism. It...

Bojan Stanić, Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Serbia Assistant Director, Sector for Strategic Analysis, Services and Internationalisation

Improvement Won’t Come Quickly

Opinion 1 August 2023

We hope this crisis will not deepen and that Serbia, like other European countries, will have higher growth...

Branimir Jovanović, Economist at the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies

Not the Right Time To Save

Opinion 1 August 2023

GDP growth stats don’t mean much in these kinds of crises, because the majority of people are living...

Dragoljub Rajić, Director, Rail Cluster for Southeast Europe

Failure To Provide Better Conditions Causes Workers To Depart

Opinion 1 August 2023

It is urgent that we reduce our wage burden to the level of Bulgaria, because higher taxes and...

Nebojša Savić Ph.D., FEFA University

Investments Are Crucial To Long-Term Recovery

Opinion 1 August 2023

It is vital for Serbia to preserve the attractiveness of its business environment in order to secure further...

Comment

Unlocking Full Potential For Cooperation

Opinion 1 August 2023

The flourishing trade between Serbia and Switzerland demonstrates the strength and mutual benefits of the two countries’ bilateral...

Ambassador Michael Davenport, Head Of The OSCE Mission In Kosovo

Urgent Need For De-Escalation

Diplomacy 3 July 2023

Indeed, there can be no return to anything resembling normality for residents in the northern municipalities until all...

Bojan Klačar, Executive Director Of The Centre For Free Elections And Democracy (CeSID)

A Solution To The Political Crisis Will Wait Until Autumn

Opinion 3 July 2023

The strong intervention of Western partners is needed to resolve the current Kosovo crisis, but also pressure on...

Bojan Vranić, Associate Professor, University Of Belgrade Faculty Of Political Science

Can “Against Violence” Signify A New Culture Of Protests In Serbia?

Opinion 3 July 2023

The question shouldn’t be about whether the protests can endure throughout the summer, but rather should be posed...

Jasmina Lukač, Journalist

Two Scenarios For A Summer Of Tough Decisions

Opinion 3 July 2023

The continuation of protests at a reduced intensity could lead to the likely scheduling of early elections. The...

Milivoje Mihajlović, Journalist

Fiery Atmosphere In Both Kosovo And Serbia

Opinion 3 July 2023

The continuation of protests at a reduced intensity could lead to the likely scheduling of early elections. The...

Comment

More Alike Than Different

Opinion 3 July 2023

The Serbian-American bilateral relationship has undergone a significant transformation since the challenging times of the 1990s. The progress...

Henry Kissinger

The Kissinger Century

Diplomacy 3 July 2023

Henry Kissinger, who turns 100 on May 27, is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures...

Comment

Strengthening Institutions, Enhancing Economic Ties

France 3 July 2023

France is a key player on Serbia’s journey towards EU membership, with a focus on resolving the complex...

By Zoran Panović

Serbia Divided

Opinion 2 June 2023

Vučić’s calls for “unity” actually represent a call for his supporters to unify. Serbia is a deeply divided...

H.E. Christopher Hill, U.S. Ambassador To Serbia

Mutual Understanding Is The Bedrock Of Community Resilience

Diplomacy 2 June 2023

Crises remind us to listen and be kind to one another, transcending divisions like politics and embracing our...

H.E. Annika Ben David, Swedish Ambassador To Serbia

Freedom And Inclusion Strength Societies

Diplomacy 2 June 2023

Culture empowers the dynamic interplay of diversity, human rights and both social and economic cohesion, driven by the...

H.E. Raúl Bartolomé Molina, Spanish Ambassador To Serbia

Cultural Connections Foster Long-term Relationships

Diplomacy 2 June 2023

Cultural diplomacy operates on the basis of the belief that shared understanding can be nurtured through the promotion...

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