Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act aims to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and the countries of the Western Balkans – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. It seeks to promote democratic and economic development in the region through various initiatives, including supporting regional integration, combating corruption and disinformation, and addressing Russian and Chinese influence. The bill also focuses on bolstering cybersecurity, encouraging cultural exchange, and supporting the Western Balkans’ aspirations for EU and NATO membership.
Key provisions
- Encourages increased trade and investment between the U.S. and Western Balkans countries.
- Supports regional integration efforts, such as the Common Regional Market.
- Addresses corruption, disinformation, and malign influence operations by Russia and China.
- Promotes cybersecurity and cyber resilience in the region.
- Expands educational and cultural engagement programs.
- Supports Western Balkans countries’ aspirations for EU and NATO membership.
- Authorizes the Secretary of State to develop an anti-corruption initiative.
- Establishes a framework for addressing the relationship between Kosovo and Serbia.
Who is affected
- United States
- Albania
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Croatia
- Kosovo
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