The Balkans are undergoing significant challenges amidst geopolitical shifts. Tensions in northern Kosovo and separatist rhetoric in Bosnia Herzegovina raise concerns. Türkiye, recognising its strategic role, actively engages in the region, addressing issues such as the electric grid system. The panel emphasises inclusive engagement across ethnic and political lines. Disputes’ root causes, including demographic concerns and job insecurity, demand a focus on quality of life and green digital transformations.