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InCLUDE, The Theory of Change: the Western Balkans and the future of EU enlargement

21/10/2026
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The Theory of Change, the first series of the InCLUDE podcast, examines the key factors shaping the EU accession process in the Western Balkans and explores what needs to change to make enlargement more credible and effective. Through discussions on enlargement methodology, good neighbourly relations and the evolving geopolitical environment, the series investigates the political and institutional challenges that continue to shape the region’s path towards EU membership.

InCLUDE is a podcast by the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), supported by the Open Society Foundations Western Balkans. The series explores how to advance the integration of Western Balkan countries into the European Union, bringing together experts, policymakers, and civil society voices to discuss the political, economic, and strategic dimensions of EU enlargement. The podcast is created by Matteo Bonomi and Dušan Reljić, hosted by Dušan Reljić, with editing and graphics by Lorenzo Ascione.

 

Listen to the first series on Spotify

 

Watch the episodes on YouTube