Crisis Group prepares an early warning Watch List identifying up to ten countries or conflicts which are of particular concern to the European Union and its member states and are vulnerable to an outbreak or intensification of violent conflict or crisis in the following six to twelve months.
The Watch List includes a short overview for each country or conflict identified, outlining recent developments and forthcoming events that may increase risks. It also lays out opportunities for action for national, regional and international actors, particularly the European Union and its member states.
Published in December 2015, the EU Watch List includes the following countries:
Read the full Watch List here.