According to the 2016 EU global strategy, a credible accession process grounded in strict and fair conditionality is essential to foster resilience in the western Balkans. This report – prepared by the EUISS with the support and cooperation of the European Fund for the Balkans (EFB) – examines h...
After several years of being largely absent from the agenda, the Western Balkans is back in focus largely due to the refugee crisis. How has this changed the way in which states from the region deal with each other and with the EU?...
This Brief assesses the new setup of the European Commission and the role of the high representative for foreign affairs and security policy and vice-president (HR/VP). What structural challenges lie ahead? And how can the Commission help facilitate the work of the HR/VP?...
This study explores the current state of affairs within the European External Action Service (EEAS) regarding geographical and gender balance. The study briefly outlines the political and legal background to both issues. The issues, however, pose distinct but related questions. Both demand long-...
