Daily brief
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the agreement allowing Italy to process asylum seekers in Albania will remain in place as long as Italy desires, contradicting his foreign minister who exclusively told this outlet that Albania will not extend the deal beyond 2030.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is left vulnerable by a policy clash with the US, the international community's representative said.
Montenegro denied claims that France will block its EU entry.
Continuing integration remains an EU priority, according to the Friends of the Balkans group.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has returned to radical roots, with Red Berets appearing at rallies.