Balkans in February 2026: the most important developments in politics
In the Balkans in February 2026, the European Union voiced concern over Serbia's planned judicial reforms and over President Aleksandar Vucic's political stance, questioning the country's alignment with EU standards and values. Serbian opposition parties also criticized Vucic's statements on nuclear energy and a possible referendum on the issue. Vucic met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and both pledged to deepen cooperation. Kazakhstan awarded Vucic its highest state order for his role in strengthening ties between the two countries. A government official said Serbia would not cooperate with Israeli authorities over the arrest of a former adviser to the Likud party.
In Kosovo, parliament elected Albin Kurti as Prime Minister and formed a new government, ending a political deadlock that had lasted a year.
Elsewhere in the region, the EU presidency, held by Cyprus, was set to finalize the accession treaty with Montenegro. In Albania, an actress filed a lawsuit against the country's AI minister, known as Diella, seeking a court order to stop the use of her image and voice. The European Commission stated that the Italy-Albania protocol on migrant centers is in line with EU rules. Prosecutors in Milan opened a case against Giuseppe Vegnaduzzo, the first suspect in the "Sarajevo Safari" investigation.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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