Montenegro starts 2026 by closing another negotiating chapter
At the 25th Accession Conference, progress on financial control – one of the five elements of the Fundamentals Cluster –...
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Some aspiring EU members have joined Trump’s Board of Peace – and this may prove problematic
While Türkiye's participation is of limited relevance from the EU's perspective, experts warn that Albania's and Kosovo's lack of coordination...
An EU-Western Balkans Summit overshadowed by Serbia’s absence
"I believe I am protecting Serbia and its interests," President Vučić said, in protest at the lack of progress recognised...
An EU-Western Balkans Summit overshadowed by Serbia’s absence
"I believe I am protecting Serbia and its interests," President Vučić said, in protest at the lack of progress recognised...
In the most “geostrategic” year ever, the EU failed to adopt its 2025 enlargement conclusions
Because of Hungary's veto on Ukraine – despite several attempts for compromise – the formal text expected to be adopted...
In the most “geostrategic” year ever, the EU failed to adopt its 2025 enlargement conclusions
Because of Hungary's veto on Ukraine – despite several attempts for compromise – the formal text expected to be adopted...
The 2025 Enlargement Package moves Montenegro, Albania, Moldova, and Ukraine closer to EU accession
The Commission has unveiled its latest annual set of documents on potential new member states. The four more advanced candidates...
Some aspiring EU members have joined Trump’s Board of Peace – and this may prove problematic
While Türkiye's participation is of limited relevance from the EU's perspective, experts warn that Albania's and Kosovo's lack of coordination...
Kurti’s landslide victory in Kosovo snap elections opens new room for manoeuvre with the EU
After months of political stalemate, the Prime Minister's Vetëvendosje secured almost half of the votes and will form a coalition...
Ukraine and Moldova officially join the EU’s free roaming area
From 1 January 2026, people in the two candidate countries can call, text and use mobile data in the "Roam...
In the most “geostrategic” year ever, the EU failed to adopt its 2025 enlargement conclusions
Because of Hungary's veto on Ukraine – despite several attempts for compromise – the formal text expected to be adopted...
Montenegro starts 2026 by closing another negotiating chapter
At the 25th Accession Conference, progress on financial control – one of the five elements of the Fundamentals Cluster –...
An EU-Western Balkans Summit overshadowed by Serbia’s absence
"I believe I am protecting Serbia and its interests," President Vučić said, in protest at the lack of progress recognised...
An EU-Western Balkans Summit overshadowed by Serbia’s absence
"I believe I am protecting Serbia and its interests," President Vučić said, in protest at the lack of progress recognised...
In the most “geostrategic” year ever, the EU failed to adopt its 2025 enlargement conclusions
Because of Hungary's veto on Ukraine – despite several attempts for compromise – the formal text expected to be adopted...
Student List in Serbia pushes for early elections, upholding EU values
"This movement is not only Serbian, but European as well," says Aleksa Popović, a representative of the students at the...
An EU-Western Balkans Summit overshadowed by Serbia’s absence
"I believe I am protecting Serbia and its interests," President Vučić said, in protest at the lack of progress recognised...
Some aspiring EU members have joined Trump’s Board of Peace – and this may prove problematic
While Türkiye's participation is of limited relevance from the EU's perspective, experts warn that Albania's and Kosovo's lack of coordination...
In the most “geostrategic” year ever, the EU failed to adopt its 2025 enlargement conclusions
Because of Hungary's veto on Ukraine – despite several attempts for compromise – the formal text expected to be adopted...
EU’s €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan could bring Kyiv “closer to EU membership”
The Commission's final proposal to cover Ukraine's financing needs for 2026–2027 – based on common borrowing backed by the EU...
Ukraine and Moldova officially join the EU’s free roaming area
From 1 January 2026, people in the two candidate countries can call, text and use mobile data in the "Roam...
What if Trump became the catalyst for resetting EU-UK relations?
With the US no longer a reliable ally for Europe, Brussels and London should "rebuild bridges that were demolished in...
Trump’s threats push Greenland closer to Europe – but not to rejoin the EU
While the US administration's plans to annex the autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark may draw Nuuk closer to...
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Which countries are included in the EU’s free roaming area
Since 15 June 2017, 32 EU and non-EU countries have joined the 'Roam Like at Home' area, allowing their citizens...
Ukraine and Moldova officially join the EU’s free roaming area
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Trump’s threats push Greenland closer to Europe – but not to rejoin the EU
While the US administration's plans to annex the autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark may draw Nuuk closer to...
How far are candidate countries along the path of EU accession negotiations?
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North Macedonia has “no clear path forward” on EU accession
With the bilateral dispute with Bulgaria carried into the accession process and Skopje's unwillingness to make concessions, the stalemate is...
Where the EU stands on Ukraine’s accelerated accession by 2027
The latest draft of the peace proposal envisages Kyiv joining the Union through a fast-tracked procedure, with serious implications for...
All this time, it was the Commission’s call. EU measures against Kosovo to be lifted in January 2026
President von der Leyen surprisingly announced the programming of €216 million in financial assistance and the intention to release €205...
What risks jeopardising Montenegro’s goal to close all EU accession chapters by 2026
With more than half of the work still to be completed in less than a year, "nothing in the current...
In the most “geostrategic” year ever, the EU failed to adopt its 2025 enlargement conclusions
Because of Hungary's veto on Ukraine – despite several attempts for compromise – the formal text expected to be adopted...
