Green Power Politics: External Actors and Energy Transition in the Western Balkans

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Green Power Politics: External Actors and Energy Transition in the Western Balkans

Progress on the energy transition in the Western Balkans remains slow, despite strong public support and commitment from the EU. This points to a need for countries in the region to recognize the negative influence of external actors.

By Dimitar Bechev

Published on Dec 12, 2023

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About the Author

Dimitar Bechev

Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Bechev is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, where he focuses on EU enlargement, the Western Balkans, and Eastern Europe.

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