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.

This week’s Balkan Legal News examines growing regional security concerns, political and institutional tensions, developments in organised crime investigations, energy security initiatives and ongoing questions surrounding democratic governance and EU integration across the Western Balkans.

22 April 2026 Each week, Outline Chambers provides a concise overview of key legal and political developments across the Western Balkans. This week’s briefing covers developments relating to EU enlargement policy, regional political stability, war crimes proceedings and public order measures. Top Story The European Union’s warning that Western Balkan states risk losing significant funding under the Growth Plan highlights the increasing linkage between financial support and th