Balkans National Emergency Rolls On Amid Turmoil
Published Date: 6/24/2025
Presidential Document
Summary
The U.S. is continuing its national emergency over problems in the Western Balkans, like violence, corruption, and efforts to break peace agreements. This affects people and groups involved in these issues across countries like North Macedonia, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Albania. The government is keeping sanctions and rules in place to protect peace and democracy, with no changes to funding but a clear signal that the watch stays on.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
National Emergency Extended One Year
The President is continuing the national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans for 1 year beyond June 26, 2025. This continuation keeps in effect the authorities and steps taken under Executive Orders 13219, 13304, 14033, and 14140.
Targets Persons Undermining Balkan Peace
The national emergency continues to apply to persons engaged in or assisting extremist violence, those obstructing implementation of the Dayton Accords in Bosnia or U.N. Security Council Resolution 1244 in Kosovo, and to activities that undermine post-war agreements or involve widespread corruption in the Western Balkans. The notice identifies affected areas including the Republic of North Macedonia, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Albania.
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