BLESS Journal, Volume 2, Issue 1 (2025) presents a crucial collection of studies focusing on the Balkans' historical, legal, and socio-economic dynamics. This issue delves into significant regional history, including the Soviet-Yugoslav Conflict (1948–1953) and the status of Hungarian associations in Bačka, alongside contemporary challenges. Key legal and political analyses cover the digitalization of EU Social Security Coordination, the complexities of War Crimes Adjudication in Kosovo, and the role of Historic Identities in shaping post-communist constitutional frameworks across Hungary, Serbia, and Montenegro. The volume offers vital, timely insights for academics and practitioners navigating the region's continuing integration and political evolution.

The researches and the e-journal were supported by the Humanities and Social Sciences Cluster of the Centre of Excellence for Interdisciplinary Research, Development and Innovation of the University of Szeged. The authors are members of the Western Balkans Competence Center.