The Open Balkan framework, driven by Albania, North Macedonia,
and Serbia since 2019, aims to create a unified economic zone with
unrestricted movement of goods, services, people, and capital. As
of 2024, the initiative is a crucial force in regional integration,
with notable progress and ongoing challenges.
Historical Context
The Western Balkans, including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia, have faced
political instability and economic struggles. The Open Balkan
initiative seeks to address these issues by fostering regional
cooperation and aiming for EU integration.
Objectives of Open Balkan Framework
The initiative has four primary objectives:
