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    Recent developments in the Balkans have centred around the region's aspirations for European Union membership. Serbia and Montenegro are currently frontrunners in accession talks, while Albania and North Macedonia have made significant progress. However, challenges remain, including concerns over rule of law, corruption, and unresolved regional disputes. The Kosovo-Serbia dialogue, facilitated by the EU, continues to be a focal point for regional stability.

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    The complex history of the Balkans, marked by centuries of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian rule, followed by the formation and dissolution of Yugoslavia, continues to shape the region's politics and societal dynamics. The 1990s conflicts left lasting impacts, but the region has made significant strides towards peace and cooperation in recent decades.

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