WB: Economic growth slows as Western Balkans face critical labour shortage

The World Bank’s latest Regular Economic Report reveals a significant downgrade in growth projections for the Western Balkans, as geopolitical tensions and demographic shifts strain the region's economy. Combined growth for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia is now forecast at 2.8% for 2026, a 0.3 percentage point decrease from previous estimates, with a modest recovery to 3.2% expected in 2027. Pročitaj više