Daniel Bochsler, a Professor at CEU and the University of Belgrade, discusses the ongoing protests in Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. He emphasizes that citizens, rather than opposition parties, are the main drivers of these protests due to their discontent with corruption and lack of democratic institutions. Bochsler refutes the idea that protestors are foreign agents, suggesting they are motivated by a desire for a normal life free from corruption. He also comments on Russia's perceived influence in the region, clarifying that despite public perception, the EU and NATO are the more significant players. Bochsler concludes by critiquing the EU's loss of its democratic compass but notes the potential for positive change through collaboration with pro-democratic forces in the region.