This week's Balkan Legal News leads with the controversy over Ratko Mladić's funeral in Belgrade, alongside the approaching Thaçi verdict in The Hague and the continuing corruption trial of Artan Grubi in North Macedonia.

Judicial independence, media ownership, police accountability and corruption: the latest legal and rule of law developments from across the Balkans.

A US think-tank pushes to rewrite Bosnia's Dayton Agreement, Kosovo detains a dual citizen accused of spying for Serbia's BIA, Belgrade unveils school-law changes critics call a protest crackdown, and Montenegro advances judicial council reforms tied to its EU bid.

Kosovo names Belgrade-linked "kingpin" Radoičić in a war crimes indictment, the Thaçi verdict enters its September endgame, Albania's SPAK piles new charges on ex-Deputy PM Balluku, and judicial accountability strains test North Macedonia and Montenegro.

This week's Balkan Legal News: a rare rift between Washington and its European allies over Bosnia's next High Representative deepens, Albania faces continued EU pressure over the Vjosa-Narta protected area, and North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia see fresh friction over EU talks, judicial appointments and prosecutorial independence.

This week's Balkan Legal News: Albania's SPAK extends its investigation into former Deputy PM Belinda Balluku, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers postpones its Thaçi war crimes verdict to September, and EU member states remain split over advancing Serbia's accession talks.

The European Commission's 2026 Rule of Law Report leads this week's Balkan Legal News, alongside key EU accession developments in Montenegro, Albania and Serbia, and the appointment of a new Head of the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX).

This week's briefing covers EU enlargement, Montenegro's accession prospects, political developments in Serbia, security issues in Kosovo and institutional reforms across the Western Balkans.

13 May 2026 Each week, Outline Chambers provides a concise overview of key legal and political developments across the Balkans. This week’s briefing covers developments relating to international criminal justice, regional political stability, rule of law issues and institutional accountability, highlighting the continued interaction between domestic governance, international oversight and geopolitical pressures across the region. Western Balkans – 12 May 2026 NATO Secretary

7 May 2026 Each week, Outline Chambers provides a concise overview of key legal and political developments across the Balkans. This week’s briefing covers developments relating to war crimes proceedings, political instability, anti-corruption prosecutions and regional rule of law issues, reflecting the continued interaction between domestic politics, international justice and institutional accountability across the region. Kosovo – 6 May 2026 The Kosovo Specialist Chambers