Home - WeBalkans

Skip to main content

EU Enlargement Package 2026 highlights progress and next steps for the Western…

The European Commission presented its annual Enlargement Package today, highlighting progress made by enlargement partners over the past year and outlining the reforms needed to advance towards European Union membership. …

Rights, inclusion and local action at EU With YOU in Podgorica

The EU With YOU Hub opened in Podgorica on 5 November, bringing together civil society representatives, journalists, Young European…

EU and Western Balkan partners strengthen cooperation on…

The European Union and its enlargement partners are joining forces to strengthen democratic institutions, protect electoral processes…

One lake, two shores and a shared future

With a little luck, it is possible to enjoy the beauty of Lake Shkodra/Skadar until late autumn – its stunning natural scenery,…

LATEST NEWS

Rights, inclusion and local action at EU With YOU in…

EU Enlargement Package 2026 highlights progress and…

EU and Western Balkan partners strengthen cooperation…

Western Balkans set new priorities for a more…

What is the EU Enlargement Package and why does it…

Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit reinforces regional…

EU leaders reaffirm enlargement is a strategic…

Young people bring their foreign policy…

See all news

STORIES

A Day in the Life of Vuk Vujisić – green activist

A Day in the Life of Dimche Kotevski – professional farmer

One lake, two shores and a shared future

A Day in the Life of Lulzim Baumann – recycling…

A Day in the Life of Nađa Rajković – Erasmus+ film student

Two museums, one shared heritage

See all

EU is #1 trading partner and investor of the Western Balkans

€6B

Reform & Growth Facility 2024–27

€30B

total investments expected to be mobilised under the EIP 2021–27

70%

of the region’s total trade is with the EU

See all opportunities

Map of EU Projects

EU PROJECTS

Policy and Legal Advice Centre (PLAC) for Montenegro

EU for Prespa - EU for Infrastructure Improvements in the Prespa area

Civil Society in Action for environment protection and sustainable urban development – CSA

Kultura pRESPA - REShape the “stara” firehouse of Resen into a Municipal and Multicultural Centre for the valorisation and promotion of PrespA cultural and living heritage.

OUR CAMPAIGNS

Facts Come First

Countering disinformation goes beyond correcting falsehoods: it’s about protecting democratic values and actively improving people’s lives by ensuring access to reliable, fact-based information.

One Song One Europe

EU accession is about more than geography, economics, or politics—it speaks to the heart, reflecting the deep connections Europe and the Western Balkans share beyond territory.

Photo Contest

Thank you to everyone who participated! We received 183 incredible submissions from across the Western Balkans.

Other Campaigns

The European Union supports numerous initiatives that aim to improve the lives and future opportunities of young people in the Western Balkans.