This year’s edition found that 77% of citizens in the region support regional cooperation and its role in improving the political and economic situation in their home economies. When it comes to businesses, 72% perceive the EU as the most preferred block to trade with, and 48% said new roaming agreement helped them save money.

The elimination of barriers, borders and tariffs for mobile phone roaming this year is just one example of how such regional cooperation can make a tangible difference to the everyday lives of the region’s citizens.

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RCC Balkan Barometer 2021

Background information

Balkan Barometer is an annual survey of public opinion and business sentiments in six Western Balkans economies, commissioned by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC). It is examining aspirations and expectations on life and work, prevalent socio-economic and political trends & regional and European integration.

Balkan Barometer is conducted each year by an independent agency among more than 6,000 citizens and 1,200 companies throughout the region. At this website, you can find Balkan Barometer database, publications, pocket edition containing selected infographics and videos featuring the most striking findings.