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The Balkans
Romanian government survives no-confidence vote amid coalition austerity rift
Est. 2minRomanian coalition survives far-right no-confidence vote, but internal cracks deepen over VAT hikes and fears of repeating past austerity failures.
Bulgarian hospital fraud going unchecked despite patient digital verification app
Est. 4minLow uptake of the digital verification tool enabling citizen oversight of health services is weakening system safeguards.
Former Croatian minister charged for spending EU money on private dinners
Est. 2min“For this criminal offence, she can be sentenced to between 6 months to five years of imprisonment,” EPPO press offices told Euractiv on Wednesday.
EU gives green light for Bulgaria to join euro
Est. 4minBulgaria becomes the 21st EU member to adopt euro after the EU's green light.
New blockades and new provocations in Serbia
Est. 3minFurther roadblocks are expected to be erected this weekend.
Mounting unrest in Romania over austerity measures
Est. 2minFacing backlash from unions and business groups, Romania’s government is under fire over an austerity plan critics say punishes workers while doing little to fix systemic issues.
Weapons, warrants, and whistle protests: the tensions shaping Kosovo’s election season
Est. 6minA weapons raid on a Kosovo Serb politician has triggered accusations of political targeting and renewed tensions ahead of local elections.
Serbian protests escalate as students demand early vote
Est. 3minBut as in previous moments of domestic unrest, the Serbian president has turned to Moscow for political cover.
Romanian government extends licensing requirement for Ukrainian products
Est. 1minRomania prolongs its licensing scheme for Ukrainian agri-food imports through 2025, citing farmer protection and national food security concerns.
Bulgaria responds to unproven TikTok trend with tighter medicines rules
Est. 6minBulgaria's health ministry plans to limit children's access to medicines, citing an unproven TikTok trend allegedly causing paracetamol poisonings. The unverified trend also prompted other EU agencies to act.
EU funding turns sour: How a Croatian anti-corruption NGO fell out with Brussels
Est. 7minPSD's legal battle with Brussels has taken on broader significance – with the NGO claiming they were 'used' to cover up political failings.
Bolojan’s “austerity” government approved by Romanian Parliament
Est. 3minRomania’s new PM Ilie Bolojan pledges harsh reforms to slash the deficit, after parliament approves his austerity-driven cabinet backed by a four-party coalition.
Romanian liberal leader nominated to lead pro-EU coalition
Est. 2minTalks have stalled for months over ministry posts and Commission-required fiscal reforms to curb the deficit.
VAT dispute stalls Romania’s prime minister nomination
Est. 2minRomania’s government talks stall as VAT hike disagreement blocks prime minister nomination and strains -again- coalition ties.
Romania prepares for “Mauritius” coalition
Est. 2minRomania’s “Mauritius Coalition” nears final deal: Bolojan set to become PM in rotating government, but key power-sharing questions remain.
Romanian Foreign Ministry reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense
Est. 1minBucharest issued its first response to the Iran-Israel conflict, backing Israel’s actions while stressing the need for diplomacy and regional stability.
Deadlock in coalition talks among pro-European parties in Romania
Est. 2minWith coalition talks stalled, Romania has yet to settle on a PM or deficit plan, risking billions in EU funds ahead of a key deadline.
Tightrope diplomacy: Vučić balances between Brussels and Moscow
Est. 4minSerbia is facing Moscow’s ire over arms traced to Ukraine, but experts warn Europe not to mistake it for a shift in allegiance.
Romania flips stance, endorses Nutri-Score labelling system
Est. 2minRomania previously contested Nutri-Score for overlooking national food culture but is now backing the label.
Romania and Moldova seek joint response to Russia’s hybrid war
Est. 2minRomanian and Moldovan presidents vow closer cooperation against Russian hybrid threats, with Bucharest backing Chișinău’s pro-EU path ahead of key elections.
Bulgaria backs pharma package in principle, wants reimbursement backstop in trilogue
Est. 4minBulgaria wants areas of national competence respected, especially for drug reimbursement decisions to remain within the member states.
Romanian President wants to involve intelligence services in fight against tax evasion
Est. 2minRomania’s new president wants the intelligence service to help catch tax evaders, calling the country’s soaring deficit a national security threat.
Bulgaria gets green light to join euro in 2026
Est. 4minThe announcement comes in spite of major anti-euro protests across the country, with many citizens concerned that the currency switch could trigger steep price increases.
Forming a governing coalition in Bucharest proves difficult
Est. 3minAll parties except PSD have ruled out appointing a technocrat as prime minister or reshuffling the current leadership.