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Serbia has undergone a remarkable transformation from the “reluctant Europeaniser” to “the best pupil in class” (Photo: George Groutas)

Don't leave Serbia to Russia and China

For a variety of good reasons, European leaders are focusing their attention on the war in Ukraine. At the same time, the Western Balkans, where Europe’s last war was staged, have fallen to the bottom of the European agenda, as have discussions on EU enlargement. \n \nThis neglect could result, yet again, in the destabilisation of the Western Balkans.

China and especially Russia are keen to jump into the vacuum left behind by the EU - and their interests don’t necessarily align with th...

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

Serbia has undergone a remarkable transformation from the “reluctant Europeaniser” to “the best pupil in class” (Photo: George Groutas)

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Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.

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