Western Balkans

EU prepares detailed membership roadmaps for leading candidates

The EU is developing proposals that would see the four countries closest to joining the bloc given a clear, step-by-step path toward membership — while the others languish behind. Targeted…

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Montenegro ready to assume EU membership responsibilities, president tells MEPs

Montenegro is ready to assume the responsibilities of European Union membership and contribute to the bloc's future, President Jakov Milatović told the European Parliament on Tuesday, describing the current period…

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EU plans tougher safeguards against democratic backsliding by future members

The EU is developing robust safeguards to ensure future member countries cannot backslide on reforms or use their veto power to obstruct the bloc after joining, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos…

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Italy in favour of Ukraine joining EU

Italy’s government supports Ukraine joining the European Union, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday, while stressing that accession talks for Balkan countries seeking membership should not be pushed aside.…

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Final stretch begins for Montenegro on road to European Union entry

Montenegro’s EU bid moved a step closer to the finish line on Wednesday as EU officials began working on the accession treaty that would bring the Western Balkan country into…

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Kallas Calls for Faster EU Enlargement Process

The European Union must move more quickly to include new members and expand the 27-member club, the bloc’s top diplomat said Monday in a nod to Ukraine, Montenegro and other…

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EU growth plan potential ‘game changer’ for Western Balkans

SKOPJE, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The European Union's 6-billion euro growth plan for the Western Balkans is a potential "game changer" that could double the size of regional economies in…

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EU seeks to reassure Western Balkans on accession amid fears of Russia influence

By Fatos Bytyci and Sabine Siebold TIRANA, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A summit of European Union and Western Balkan leaders yielded few concrete steps on the region's future in the wealthy EU…

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Western Balkans to agree free movement in step toward EU membership

BERLIN, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Western Balkan ministers are set to agree on Friday on ID-free travel between the six countries and on mutual recognition of university diplomas and professional…

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Greek PM says EU must integrate Western Balkans by 2033 -Politico

ATHENS, (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the European Union should offer the integration of all six nations of the Western Balkans into the EU by 2033 in…

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Scholz backs giving ‘realistic chance’ to Western Balkans on EU membership bid

BERLIN, June 10 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised to help the Western Balkans to reinvigorate their long-stalled campaign for European Union membership, a move aimed at easing regional tensions and…

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New EU project to support readiness for vaccination efforts and resilient health systems in the Western Balkans

The European Union in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a new regional project worth over €7 million to support safe and effective vaccination of the populations…

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