Wouter Zweers
@wouterzweers.bsky.social
Research Fellow on EU Enlargement and Neighbourhood policies @clingendael.bsky.social, Rotterdammer, motorcyclist, amateur mechanic and musician
We concluded that inertia in Kosovo’s domestic politics, the Belgrade-Prishtina dialogue, and the EU’s policy spell out long-term risks for Kosovo's and thereby, European stability. See the paper for our recommendations!
May 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
We concluded that inertia in Kosovo’s domestic politics, the Belgrade-Prishtina dialogue, and the EU’s policy spell out long-term risks for Kosovo's and thereby, European stability. See the paper for our recommendations!
I teamed up with Dimitar Bechev and Iliriana Gjoni (Carnegie Europe), Milan Nic and Nikola Xaviereff-Weckwerth (DGAP) and Lukáš Macek (Jacques Delors Institute) for this study, based on a research trip to Kosovo in March organised by Democracy for Development.
May 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I teamed up with Dimitar Bechev and Iliriana Gjoni (Carnegie Europe), Milan Nic and Nikola Xaviereff-Weckwerth (DGAP) and Lukáš Macek (Jacques Delors Institute) for this study, based on a research trip to Kosovo in March organised by Democracy for Development.
Beyond the policy work, Kyiv itself left a deep impression. A city proud, resilient, and full of life — even amid daily air raid alerts and ongoing war. It was both humbling and inspiring.
April 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Beyond the policy work, Kyiv itself left a deep impression. A city proud, resilient, and full of life — even amid daily air raid alerts and ongoing war. It was both humbling and inspiring.
One thing is clear: Ukraine will not wait passively. The drive to move forward — and the ownership of the process — was tangible at every level.
April 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
One thing is clear: Ukraine will not wait passively. The drive to move forward — and the ownership of the process — was tangible at every level.
We did so amongst others through a negotiation simulation, diving into real-life political challenges that can arise beyond formal EU criteria. What happens when key reforms become politically contentious?
April 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
We did so amongst others through a negotiation simulation, diving into real-life political challenges that can arise beyond formal EU criteria. What happens when key reforms become politically contentious?
Over two packed days, we provided about 30 participants from across Ukrainian ministries and regulatory bodies with practical tools and insights to navigate and steer the complex EU accession process — not just technically, but also politically. Because accession is never only about ticking boxes.
April 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Over two packed days, we provided about 30 participants from across Ukrainian ministries and regulatory bodies with practical tools and insights to navigate and steer the complex EU accession process — not just technically, but also politically. Because accession is never only about ticking boxes.
The training was part of Ukraine’s EU accession journey, with this edition focused on Negotiation Cluster 2: the EU Internal Market. It is a core part of the EU acquis and one of the most complex and transformative areas for Ukraine’s economy.
April 8, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The training was part of Ukraine’s EU accession journey, with this edition focused on Negotiation Cluster 2: the EU Internal Market. It is a core part of the EU acquis and one of the most complex and transformative areas for Ukraine’s economy.
7/ Lees het volledige rapport hier en zie waarom de Westelijke Balkan een Europese veiligheidsprioriteit moeten blijven 📖➡️ www.clingendael.org/publication/... #WestelijkeBalkan #EU #NAVO
Security and stability scenarios for the Western Balkans
This report introduces a comprehensive overview of the factors that will influence security and stability developments in the Western Balkans in the next five years and weighs these in terms of their ...
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March 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
7/ Lees het volledige rapport hier en zie waarom de Westelijke Balkan een Europese veiligheidsprioriteit moeten blijven 📖➡️ www.clingendael.org/publication/... #WestelijkeBalkan #EU #NAVO
❗De EU, NAVO en Nederland hebben veel middelen om stabiliteit op de Balkan te bevorderen, maar sommige instrumenten moeten versterkt worden, met name als het gaat om het tegengaan van ondermijnende buitenlandse invloed, cyber-aanvallen, versterken van strategische communicatie etc.
March 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
❗De EU, NAVO en Nederland hebben veel middelen om stabiliteit op de Balkan te bevorderen, maar sommige instrumenten moeten versterkt worden, met name als het gaat om het tegengaan van ondermijnende buitenlandse invloed, cyber-aanvallen, versterken van strategische communicatie etc.
❗EUFOR Althea en KFOR blijven cruciaal, maar hun succes hangt af van eensgezindheid in/tussen de EU en de VS, die momenteel geen gegeven is. Versnelde Europese defensie-integratie is noodzakelijk voor het geval de EU er alleen voor komt te staan.
March 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
❗EUFOR Althea en KFOR blijven cruciaal, maar hun succes hangt af van eensgezindheid in/tussen de EU en de VS, die momenteel geen gegeven is. Versnelde Europese defensie-integratie is noodzakelijk voor het geval de EU er alleen voor komt te staan.