Spain, Portugal, Albania, and Turkey face devastating wildfires during an intense heatwave. Dozens dead and thousands affected, as authorities struggle to contain fires under extreme temperatures exceeding 40°C

Long-term forecasts from eight international weather centers suggest a high probability that September 2025 will see above-average temperatures across Southeast Europe, with the Balkans among the warmest regions

As the repercussions of the USAID funding freeze unfold, U.S. foreign aid has come under increased scrutiny, highlighting regions heavily reliant on this support—such as Southeast Europe, which received a staggering $830 million in 2023 alone.

In 2024, the Western Balkans will have to navigate domestic political volatility, security problems and an uncertain ‘restart’ in enlargement policy