Western Balkans Digital Summit Conclusions

02 October 2025 | MEETING DOCUMENT

Western Balkans Digital Summit Conclusions were endorsed by ministers and officials from the Western Balkans on WBDS held in Skopje on 1-2 October 2025.

The Summit Conclusions outline the region’s ambition to:

• align with the EU Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act, and AI Act;
• reduce regulatory burdens and accelerate broadband deployment;
• strengthen cybersecurity through closer cooperation with ENISA and the development of a regional cybersecurity needs database;
• leverage the new Western Balkans DESI dashboard to monitor region’s digital progress; and
• support innovation and youth engagement through regional initiatives like the RCC’s Balkathon.

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