anti-EU disinformation

hrough the end of May 2026, the Western Balkans are likely to face increased disinformation risks driven by external developments affecting EU integration, particularly political messaging around enlargement, shifting dynamics within the…

The country has been in pre-accession limbo for 20 years, and support for EU entry has been declining year by year due to blockages, internal political problems, and what citizens see as unfair conditions imposed by the EU and its members.…

Disinformation poses a persistent challenge in the Western Balkans, as harmful campaigns often target key events in order to deepen divisions, undermine trust in democratic institutions, and shake support for Euro-Atlantic integration.

Expected critical events likely to trigger disinformation narratives in October 2025, identified during September