Enlargement & Neighbourhood – Euractiv https://www.euractiv.com News & EU policy from Europe, for Europe Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:47:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/cropped-cropped-Brand-avatar-_-CMYK-1-32x32.jpg Enlargement & Neighbourhood – Euractiv https://www.euractiv.com 32 32 Without proactive approach, EU risks further unravelling in Western Balkans https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement/opinion/without-proactive-approach-eu-risks-further-unravelling-in-western-balkans/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:47:00 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2107706 EU Commission tells member states to move with Ukraine, Moldova negotiation frameworks https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-commission-tells-member-states-to-move-with-ukraine-moldova-negotiation-frameworks/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:50:56 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2104789 EU enlargement is a geostrategic imperative https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/eu-enlargement-is-a-geostrategic-imperative/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:00:41 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2103731 Candidate countries must sync and blend with the EU, argues EESC’s Dimitris Dimitriadis [Advocacy Lab Content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/interview/candidate-countries-must-sync-and-blend-with-the-eu-argues-eescs-dimitris-dimitriadis/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 01:51:29 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=2103777 Twelve EU countries push for key next step in Ukraine, Moldova accession process https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/twelve-eu-countries-push-for-key-next-step-in-ukraine-moldova-accession-process/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:45:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2103284 Why the next European Commission’s enlargement portfolio could be its most wanted https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/why-the-next-european-commissions-enlargement-portfolio-could-be-its-most-wanted/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:45:54 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2097554 EU defence spending should not cut into cohesion funds, Commissioner warns https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/eu-defence-spending-should-not-cut-into-cohesion-funds-commissioner-warns/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 04:45:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2102160 EU countries hope to agree on Ukraine, Moldova negotiation frameworks next week https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-countries-hope-to-agree-ukraine-moldova-negotiation-frameworks-next-week/ Wed, 29 May 2024 12:45:53 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2098777 EESC deploys learning curve engagement for EU candidate countries [Advocacy Lab Content] https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eesc-deploys-learning-curve-engagement-for-eu-candidate-countries/ Mon, 27 May 2024 23:34:12 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2098079 UN creates Srebrenica genocide memorial day, despite Serbian opposition https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/un-creates-srebrenica-genocide-memorial-day-despite-serbian-opposition/ Thu, 23 May 2024 16:30:54 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=2096431 Ball in Georgian Dream’s court as Venice Commission asks to withdraw ‘foreign agent’ law https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/ball-in-georgian-dreams-court-as-venice-commission-asks-to-withdraw-foreign-agent-law/ Wed, 22 May 2024 03:45:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2094418 EU could formally start Ukraine, Moldova membership talks in June, but hurdles remain https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-could-formally-start-ukraine-moldova-membership-talks-in-june-but-hurdles-remain/ Tue, 21 May 2024 14:00:34 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2094744 ‘Foreign agent’ bill fundamentally alters relationship with West, Georgia’s president warns https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/interview/foreign-agent-bill-fundamentally-alters-relationship-with-west-georgias-president-warns/ Fri, 17 May 2024 04:45:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=2092944 Turkey should be ‘firmly re-anchored’ in EU, finance minister says https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/turkey-should-be-firmly-re-anchored-in-eu-finance-minister-says/ Wed, 15 May 2024 04:00:05 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2091175 Fresh start for Belgrade-Pristina after the elections? https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/fresh-start-for-belgrade-pristina-after-the-elections/ Sun, 12 May 2024 08:15:24 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2087439 The Brief – Europe Day: Who’s actually waving the EU flag? https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-europe-day-whos-actually-waving-the-eu-flag/ Wed, 08 May 2024 14:17:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2087694 Why the EU benchmarking on the rule of law needs to be revised https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/why-the-eu-benchmarking-on-the-rule-of-law-needs-to-be-revised/ Tue, 07 May 2024 15:00:49 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2087669 Serbia opens its arms and economy to ‘Brother Xi’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/serbia-opens-its-arms-and-economy-to-brother-xi/ Tue, 07 May 2024 04:00:29 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=918666 The Brief – Imagine there’s no enlargement https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-imagine-theres-no-enlargement/ Thu, 02 May 2024 14:20:18 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2086312 Possible to enlarge and deepen EU at the same time, Barroso says https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/interview/possible-to-enlarge-and-deepen-eu-at-the-same-time-barroso-says/ Thu, 02 May 2024 04:00:49 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=2086120 Showing courageous responsibility for our Europe https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/showing-courageous-responsibility-for-our-europe/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:30:47 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2085747 Showing courageous responsibility means today that we must make our European Union fit to take in new countries already in this decade, writes German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.]]> EU ministers, candidate countries kickstart rule of law reform talks https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-ministers-candidate-countries-kickstart-rule-of-law-reform-talks/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:15:49 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2085627 EU needs ‘Marshall Plan’ for Moldova and Ukraine, Sandu says https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-needs-marshall-plan-for-moldova-and-ukraine-sandu-says/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:15:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2084864 EU’s ‘Big Bang’ enlargement: How 10 countries transformed the EU https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eus-big-bang-enlargement-how-10-countries-transformed-the-eu/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:30:13 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2083894 EU auditors criticise lack of impact, transparency in refugee funds for Turkey https://www.euractiv.com/section/migration/news/eu-auditors-criticise-lack-of-impact-transparency-in-refugee-funds-for-turkey/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2082253 EU Parliament opens Western Balkan office for enlargement oversight boost https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-parliament-opens-western-balkan-office-for-enlargement-oversight-boost/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:48 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2081953 The Brief – Is the EU losing Georgia? https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-is-the-eu-losing-georgia/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:20:24 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2080753 EU member states weigh a ‘positive message’ to Turkey https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-member-states-weigh-a-positive-message-to-turkey/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:13:51 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2078788 Kosovo closer to joining Council of Europe, Serbia attacks Greek delegate https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/kosovo-closer-to-joining-council-of-europe-serbia-attacks-greek-delegate/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:16:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2078154 New fund to balance future EU enlargement impact needed, Letta report says https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/new-fund-to-balance-future-eu-enlargement-impact-needed-letta-report-says/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:00:59 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2078339 EU leaders to insist on Cyprus talks progress amid calls for two-state solution https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-leaders-to-insist-on-cyprus-talks-progress-amid-calls-for-two-state-solution/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:45:55 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2073877 EU enlargement: Exporting stability or importing instability? https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/eu-enlargement-exporting-stability-of-importing-instability/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:35:15 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2072391 New Western Balkans funding could flow by summer, enlargement chief says https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/new-western-balkans-funding-could-flow-by-summer-enlargement-chief-says/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:30:05 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2072307 Bosnia’s peace envoy imposes ‘integrity package’ to reform election law https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/bosnias-peace-envoy-imposes-integrity-package-to-reform-election-law/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:30:41 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=2068207 EU leaders agree to open membership talks with Bosnia https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-leaders-agree-to-open-membership-talks-with-bosnia/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:15:57 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2066130 Green light for Bosnia’s EU talks could be a tough call at summit https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/green-light-for-bosnias-eu-talks-could-be-a-tough-call-at-summit/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:59 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2065378 EU in backstage talks to send Turkey a ‘positive’ signal in summit conclusions https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-in-backstage-talks-to-send-turkey-a-positive-signal-in-summit-conclusions/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:47:01 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2065434 EU mulls how to proceed on Ukraine, Moldova, Bosnia and Herzegovina https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-mulls-how-to-proceed-on-ukraine-moldova-bosnia-and-herzegovina/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:30:41 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2063129 Ukraine’s EU accession will have more benefit than cost, says PM Shmyhal https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/interview/ukraines-eu-accession-will-have-more-benefit-than-cost-says-pm-shmyhal/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:30:47 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=2063116 European Commission to recommend Bosnia and Herzegovina start accession talks https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/european-commission-to-recommend-bosnia-and-herzegovina-start-accession-talks/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:45:56 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2059939 Zelenskyy asks Western Balkans to produce military equipment to help fight Russia https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/zelenskyy-asks-western-balkans-to-produce-military-equipment-to-help-fight-russia/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:13:27 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2054459 Enlargement is a logical step forward for democracy in Europe https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/enlargement-is-a-logical-step-forward-for-democracy-in-europe/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:00:58 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2047469 EU Commission to start screening process for Ukraine, Moldova after ‘surprise’ delay https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-commission-to-start-screening-process-for-ukraine-moldova-after-surprise-delay/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:30:03 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2035012 Thousands protest fraud in Serbia vote, put hope in European Parliament debate https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/thousands-protest-fraud-in-serbia-vote-put-hope-in-european-parliament-debate/ Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:02:40 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2034845 The forgotten economics of EU enlargement https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-forgotten-economics-of-eu-enlargement/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:19:25 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2034424 Is Spain’s recognition of Kosovo’s passports linked to Catalonia? https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/is-spains-recognition-of-kosovos-passports-linked-to-catalonia/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:11:38 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2033894 Protest in Georgian capital amid anger over ‘desecration’ of Stalin icon https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/protest-in-georgian-capital-amid-anger-over-desecration-of-stalin-icon/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:03:20 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2033625 Bosnian women press charges over rally glorifying war criminal Mladić https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/bosnian-women-press-charges-over-rally-glorifying-war-criminal-mladic/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 06:22:20 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2033224 Bosnian Serbs mark controversial ‘national day’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/bosnian-serbs-mark-controversial-national-day/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:44:59 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2032151 Bosnian Serb leader tempers secession talk as US exerts pressure https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/bosnian-serb-leader-tempers-secession-talk-as-us-exerts-pressure/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:43:26 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2031738 Kosovo says Spain recognises its passports https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/kosovo-says-spain-recognises-its-passports/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 06:43:22 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2031122 EU visa-free travel for Kosovo enters into force https://www.euractiv.com/section/migration/news/eu-visa-free-travel-for-kosovo-enters-into-force/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 07:03:28 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2030503 Thousands of Serbians protest alleged electoral fraud https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/thousands-of-serbians-protest-alleged-electoral-fraud/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 05:48:37 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2030483 Students set up 24-hour blockade in Belgrade over vote results https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/students-set-up-24-hour-blockade-in-belgrade-over-vote-results/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 06:24:46 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2030463 Serbian opposition boycotts partial election re-run https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/serbian-opposition-boycotts-partial-election-re-run/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:39:57 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2030184 Russia accuses West of fomenting trouble in Serbia https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/russia-accuses-west-of-fomenting-trouble-in-serbia/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:58:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2030157 Serbian protesters set up road block over alleged vote fraud https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/serbian-protesters-set-up-road-block-over-alleged-vote-fraud/ Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:48:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2030125 Opposition supporters break windows at Belgrade town hall https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/opposition-supporters-break-windows-at-belgrade-town-hall/ Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:14:34 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2030114 Serbia president alleges foreign interference in elections https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/serbia-president-alleges-foreign-interference-in-elections/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:50:02 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2029812 Serbia to hold partial election re-run after protests https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/serbia-to-hold-partial-election-re-run-after-protests/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:11:19 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2029380 The Brief – Why this summit’s ransom politics is different https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-why-this-summits-ransom-politics-is-different/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:20:28 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2026091 Time for the EU to take ownership of the Serbia-Kosovo process https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/time-for-the-eu-to-take-ownership-of-the-serbia-kosovo-process/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:45:46 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2025790 Gradual integration best path to EU membership, two ministers say https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/interview/gradual-integration-best-path-to-eu-membership-two-ministers-say/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:15:31 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=2024065 The Brief – Quantum leap https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-quantum-leap/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:20:10 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2021787 Five ways EU gets stronger with its south-eastern member states in Schengen https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/five-ways-eu-gets-stronger-with-its-south-eastern-member-states-in-schengen/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:39:30 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2020141 ‘Friends of Western Balkans’ push for more cooperation with region on EU foreign policy https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/friends-of-western-balkans-push-for-more-cooperation-with-region-on-eu-foreign-policy/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:45:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2007197 The Brief — What next after the enlargement package? https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-what-next-after-the-enlargement-package/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:20:14 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=2005762 EU rebukes Serbia, Kosovo for limited progress on dialogue and membership reforms https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-rebukes-serbia-kosovo-for-limited-progress-on-dialogue-and-membership-reforms/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:00:21 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2005256 European Commission recommends accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/european-commission-recommends-accession-talks-with-ukraine-moldova-once-conditions-met/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:30:17 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=2005098 EU pressure fails to break Kosovo-Serbia deadlock https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-pressure-fails-to-break-kosovo-serbia-deadlock/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:00:26 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1999934 Polish election outcome could boost EU reform prospects, expert says https://www.euractiv.com/section/eu-reforms/news/polish-election-outcome-could-boost-eu-reform-prospects-expert-says/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:39:10 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1994865 Divisions over Kosovo-Serbia, enlargement, funding, ‘class’, laid bare at Berlin Process Summit https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/divisions-on-kosovo-serbia-enlargement-funding-class-apparent-at-berlin-summit-in-tirana/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:50:27 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1994256 Don’t touch my money: Rich regions concerned by perspective of EU enlargement https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/dont-touch-my-money-rich-regions-concerned-by-perspective-of-eu-enlargement/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 04:10:32 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1991788 Mapping the progress of Ukraine’s EU-led reforms https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/opinion/mapping-the-progress-of-ukraines-eu-led-reforms/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:38:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1990762 EU places Palestine development aid under review after Hamas attack https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-places-palestine-development-aid-under-review-after-hamas-attack/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:25:17 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1990234 Israel-Palestine war could further test EU’s foreign policy https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/israel-palestine-war-could-further-test-eus-foreign-policy/ Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:45:58 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1985963 The Brief – The price of enlargement https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-the-price-of-enlargement/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:20:37 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1989441 EU leaders must now give the green light for Ukrainian EU membership and prepare for a new round of enlargement, says European Council boss Charles Michel. ]]> Europe scrambles to mediate nearby crises as Russia bets on Western disunity https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/europe-scrambles-to-mediate-nearby-crises-as-russia-bets-on-western-disunity/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:15:02 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1988433 Berlin sends new agriculture envoy to help Western Balkans with EU accession https://www.euractiv.com/section/agriculture-food/news/germany-sends-first-agri-attache-to-help-western-balkans-with-eu-accession/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:50:24 +0000 https://www.euractiv.de/?post_type=news&p=837935 Azerbaijan’s Aliyev to skip EU talks with Armenia over France military aid https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/azerbaijans-aliyev-to-skip-eu-talks-with-armenia-over-france-military-aid/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:00:31 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1987884 Could Granada be the dawn of a new EU? https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/could-granada-be-the-dawn-of-a-new-eu/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 08:30:15 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1985599 The Brief – Enlargement must mean EU reform https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-enlargement-must-mean-eu-reform/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:20:46 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1985058 EU warns Kosovo, Serbia of repercussions if normalisation deal not implemented https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-warns-kosovo-serbia-of-repercussions-if-normalisation-deal-not-implemented/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:30:54 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1980056 Germany, France make EU reform pitch ahead of enlargement talks https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/germany-france-make-eu-reform-pitch-ahead-of-enlargement-talks/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 04:15:13 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1979246 Kosovo rejects EU compromise proposal in Belgrade-Pristina talks https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/kosovo-rejects-eu-compromise-proposal-in-belgrade-pristina-talks/ Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:15:39 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1977727 Von der Leyen hails EU enlargement as ‘catalyst for progress’, but careful on details https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/von-der-leyen-touts-eu-enlargement-as-catalyst-for-progress-but-careful-on-details/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:45:09 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1976640 EU enlargement: Time for decisions? https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/podcast/eu-enlargement-time-for-decisions/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:35:39 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=podcast&p=1973171 EU readies ‘substantial proposals’ on enlargement in October, Várhelyi says https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/interview/eu-readies-substantial-proposals-on-enlargement-in-october-varhelyi-says/ Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:00:38 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=1970617 Enlargement of the EU by 2030 is doable, but only if the candidates and the bloc itself "redouble their efforts", Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhely told EURACTIV, adding that the European Commission will make "substantial proposals" for enlargement in October.]]> Landsbergis: We need to give Ukraine the ‘stick’ it needs https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/interview/landsbergis-we-need-to-give-ukraine-the-stick-it-needs/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 04:30:06 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=interview&p=1966354 Failure to give Ukraine the support it needs to defend itself against the Russian invasion will have a higher cost for everyone, including European countries, Lithuania's Foreign Minister Gabrelius Landsbergis told EURACTIV.]]> Macron wants ‘boldness’ to counter weakening of the West https://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/macron-wants-boldness-to-counter-weakening-of-the-west/ Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:18:40 +0000 https://www.euractiv.fr/?post_type=news&p=837595 The Brief — EU’s enlargement buffet https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-brief-eus-enlargement-buffet/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:15:40 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1966771 Zelenskyy in Athens to meet EU, Balkan leaders: Greek officials https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/zelenskyy-in-athens-to-meet-eu-balkan-leaders-greek-officials/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:38:15 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1966106 France’s Sarkozy: Ukraine not fit for EU, must remain ‘neutral’ https://www.euractiv.com/section/europe-s-east/news/frances-sarkozy-ukraine-not-fit-for-eu-must-remain-neutral/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:53:04 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1965372 The US is indispensable in the Western Balkans — for now https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/opinion/the-us-is-indispensable-in-the-western-balkans-for-now/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:15:55 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=opinion&p=1958889 EU warns Bosnia’s Republika Srpska over defiance https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/eu-warns-bosnias-republika-srpska-over-defiance/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:45:55 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1958900 New leader of Moldovan region of Gagauzia backs ties with Russia https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/new-leader-of-moldovan-region-of-gagauzia-backs-ties-with-russia/ Thu, 20 Jul 2023 04:29:33 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1958718 Turkey’s Erdoğan links Sweden’s NATO membership bid to Ankara’s EU accession https://www.euractiv.com/section/defence-and-security/news/turkeys-erdogan-links-swedens-nato-membership-bid-to-ankaras-eu-accession/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:45:29 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?p=1952806 Brnabić: Serbia does not have a ‘plan B’ regarding the EU https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/news/brnabic-serbia-does-not-have-a-plan-b-regarding-the-eu/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 06:21:19 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1950420 Ten EU leaders meet to ‘brainstorm’ bloc’s enlargement future https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/ten-eu-leaders-meet-to-brainstorm-blocs-enlargement-future/ Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:15:50 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1948366 Early elections in north Kosovo next step, EU says https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement-neighbourhood/news/early-elections-in-north-kosovo-next-step-eu-says/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:30:57 +0000 https://www.euractiv.com/?post_type=news&p=1945577