Analysis
We provide our clients with in-depth analysis of political, security and economic developments in the Balkans, both region-wide and country specific but always tailored to their needs. With our network of analysts embedded throughout the region and immersed in the latest information at its source, we not only explain to our clients specific events but also provide foresight regarding risks and opportunities.
Corporate Investigations
BIRN Consultancy handles a wide range of corporate investigations and integrity due diligence cases. Our clients come to us when considering a new business relationship or when they are worried about an existing one running into problems. We answer their questions but also point out issues which they might have missed.
Advisory
Whether our clients are entering a new market, expanding existing projects or exploiting other opportunities, we help them make informed decisions in uncertain political, regulatory and commercial conditions. Irrespective of whether our clients need to understand the wider business environment, a specific sector or map key decision makers, we carry out research and provide analysis based on their needs.
Tailored to your needs
Sometimes the needs of our clients require a mix of all of our services or relate to a niche problem that does not fall neatly into any of the above categories. Some problems require multi-jurisdictional investigations and analysis. Whatever the brief, we can assemble the most relevant expertise to provide answers for our clients based on their needs.
News
- Serbian Interior Ministry Accuses Military Analyst Over ‘Sound Cannon’ ClaimA criminal complaint was filed against Aleksandar Radic for suggesting that a 'sonic weapon' was used by the authorities to disperse a huge anti-government rally in March last year.
- After 2022 Mass Resignations, Some Kosovo Serbs Seek Return to Judicial PostsA number of judges and prosecutors who joined the mass resignation of Kosovo Serbs from state bodies in 2022 reportedly want their old jobs back.
- EU’s Rule of Law Report Highlights Marked but Uneven Improvements in CEEThe 2026 report found that 47 per cent of its recommendations made in last year's report have been followed up, either fully or partially.
- Four Greek MPs Indicted Over Misuse of EU Farm FundsEuropean prosecutors charge 22 people in Greece, including four MPs, with involvement in EU agricultural funds fraud.
Premium Content
- EU Pressure Mounts Over Albania’s Environment Laws, But MPs Block Repeal EffortsThe European Commission this week urged Albania’s premier to repeal controversial amendments to environmental and investment legislation in order to conserve nature and wildlife - but in parliament, the ruling majority is blocking opposition initiatives to achieve this.
- Justice Denied? Corruption Acquittal Symbolises North Macedonia’s Culture of ImpunityFormer Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski’s acquittal of graft charges sends concerning message that politicians abusing power will never be held accountable.
- Low Marks: Kosovo to Restructure ‘Universities’ That Don’t Meet CriteriaThe government plans to reform higher educational institutions that are suffering from falling enrolment, lack of staff and failure to reach the standards required to qualify as proper universities.
- Montenegro’s Lavish Rewards for Crime Whistleblowers Won’t Work Without TrustPolice offers of up to a million euros for reporting wanted criminals won’t ‘break the silence’ if people don’t understand the rules or feel protected.