Moderate parties signed an agreement to form a center-left government in Slovenia, sidelining right-wing group that won an inconclusive election in June.
Balkan Nations articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Balkan Nations in Eastern and Southeastern Europe are in a key region to watch in regard to the progress of world democracy. The struggle for democracy in the countries of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, the Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovenia is covered here. Also see our separated out articles on Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia. And be sure to check out our section on World Democracy.
Hundreds Protest Attack on Montenegro Journalist
Protests in Montenegro after unknown assailants shot and wounded a prominent crime and corruption reporter
Déjà Vu: Tear Gas Released in Kosovo’s Parliament Again
Kosovo’s political opposition released tear gas into a parliamentary session in order to prevent a border agreement
Milosevic musical staged in Kosovo explores dictator’s legacy
The “Slobodan Show” premieres Tuesday in Gracanica, a Serb enclave in Kosovo exploring his personality cult
Kosovo Serbs to stage strongman Milosevic musical
A Serbian theatre group in Kosovo is set to stage a musical about the life of Serbia’s
Albanian Democracy Tested in Key Parliamentary Election
Albanians are voting in a key parliamentary election that follows a landmark agreement
With Handshake, Rivals Agree to Hold Vote to End Albanian Crisis
Country of 2.8 million has been trapped in the throes of a serious electoral crisis since February
Closely Watched Kosovo Parliamentary Vote Underway
The election was called in May when the government lost an important confidence vote
Thousands Take Part in Slovakia Anti-Corruption Marches
Several thousand people took to the streets of Slovakia’s largest cities, Bratislava and Kosice
Finally, a New Macedonian Government After Months of Deadlock
Macedonia took a step toward resolving a long-standing political deadlock on Wednesday