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Brnabic says Belgrade neutral on defence but Brussels wary of east-west balancing act
Putin ally will seek to cement his position as the region’s pivotal political figure
Balkan state’s hopes could still be dashed if expansion-weary members fail to admit it to bloc
Pro-EU group faces renewed challenge from several ultranationalist groups
Verdict in trial of Vojislav Seselj a week after Karadzic convicted of genocide
The Bosnian Serb leader’s conviction may prove a high-water mark
Ultranationalists mount a noisy protest but for many the wars of the early 90s are history best forgotten
Case involves worst atrocity in Europe since second world war
Warm reception for Seselj an embarrassment for Belgrade
Tomislav Nikolic needs to prove his pro-EU conversion
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