Western Balkans

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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