Balkan Barometer Public Opinion 2023

The Balkan Barometer Public Opinion 2023 is an annual survey conducted by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) that captures citizens’ views on economic, political, social, and integration-related issues in the Western Balkans. The report offers valuable insights into public sentiment and trust in institutions, governance, EU accession, regional cooperation, and quality of life.

Authors & Year: Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), 2023

Geographical Scope: Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia)

Key Topics: Public trust, regional cooperation, EU integration, employment, governance, digitalization

Key Findings:

• Trust in national institutions remains low, while support for EU integration remains high.
• Youth express a strong desire for mobility and employment opportunities abroad.
• Economic challenges and corruption continue to dominate public concerns.
• Citizens show increased interest in environmental and digital policy topics.
  Accessibility: Publicly available via RCC’s Balkan Barometer portal
  Contact & Links: 📄 Balkan Barometer
  🌐 https://www.rcc.int

Balkan Barometer 2024: Public Opinion and Business Opinion
This twin-edition report includes both Public Opinion and Business Opinion surveys, providing a dual perspective on the socio-economic outlook of the Western Balkans. The 2024 edition offers updated data on how citizens and businesses perceive reforms, market conditions, governance, and the region’s path toward EU accession.

Authors & Year: Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), 2024

Geographical Scope: Western Balkans

Key Topics: Economic perception, business climate, EU integration, trust in institutions, regional stability

Key Findings:

• Public optimism about EU integration remains, but skepticism is growing in some areas.
• Businesses are increasingly concerned about inflation, workforce shortages, and regulatory instability.
• Citizens emphasize employment and education as top policy priorities.
• Regional cooperation is seen as essential but underutilized.

Accessibility: Publicly available on RCC’s official platform

Contact & Links: 📄 Balkan Barometer 
🌐 https://www.rcc.int/balkanbarometer