CDT shares surge 39.44% after-hours after releasing report on Western Balkans bilateral disputes and European integration challenges.

CDT surged 39.44% in after-hours trading following the release of its publication analyzing bilateral disputes in the Western Balkans, which highlighted the region’s persistent political tensions and their impact on European integration. The report emphasized that unresolved issues, such as Serbia-Kosovo and North Macedonia-Bulgaria disputes, are actively used by political elites to delay reforms and instrumentalize domestic politics, while criticizing the EU’s inconsistent approach to resolving such conflicts. The market likely interpreted the publication as a strategic positioning of CDT as a key voice in regional stability analysis, potentially increasing demand for its policy insights or advisory services. The report’s critical assessment of both regional governments and EU mechanisms may have underscored CDT’s relevance, boosting investor confidence in.