Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. If the EU wants to be a global power, it needs a new 'Big Bang' now
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. The new €700-million plan for the Western Balkans still needs fixing EU money shouldn't simply continue to flow, for its own sake or on the force of its own inertia, without the ability to guarantee that that money is making the positive difference intended and indeed required, MEP David Lega writes. 27/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russia ‘hijacking’ frustration with EU accession - North Macedonia FM Frustration over the delay in North Macedonia's EU accession is creating an opening for Russia to sow discord in the country through an "arsenal" of hybrid warfare, the country's foreign minister has warned. 24/01/2024
Now playing Next Green News Euroviews. Rapid coal phase-out in the Western Balkans is far from impossible Starting next year, a substantial number of lignite power plants in the Western Balkans will breach compliance with the EU's Large Combustion Plant Directive. The crucial question is, what can replace them, Tanja Miščević and Christian Egenhofer write. 13/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. Ukraine's EU path matters for the credibility of European integration What the European Summit says about Ukraine is not only vital for the credibility of the enlargement process but also for the future of the entire European integration project and its ability to secure the freedom, security and prosperity of us all, nine Trustees of Friends of Europe write. 12/12/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU public split on enlargement as leaders gear up for crunch decisions New polling suggests public opinion on the potential enlargement of the European Union is divided, as leaders gear up for crunch decisions on candidate countries’ bids for EU membership this week. 12/12/2023
Now playing Next euronews WITNESS The Vareš silver mine: A brighter future for Bosnia and Herzegovina? Strategic metals are key for the European Union as it looks to reduce its dependence on Chinese or Russian raw materials. However, a flagship mining project in Bosnia and Herzegovina is stirring anger among some residents. 16/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels keeps Western Balkan dreams alive in enlargement review Western Balkan leaders' eyes were all on Brussels on Wednesday as the European Commission unveiled its annual assessment of candidate countries’ bids to become members of the European Union. 08/11/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Montenegro ahead in race for EU membership says President Milatović Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović said his country has "advanced the furthest" on the path to become a European Union member during a visit of EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen vows to bring Western Balkan and EU economies 'closer' European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed to bring the economies of the Western Balkans and the European Union 'closer' on Monday as she began a four-day tour of the region. 30/10/2023
Now playing Next Albania Former Albanian PM faces charges over corruption scandal Sali Berisha and his son-in-law face corruption charges related to the alleged misuse of political influence, and Berisha is barred from leaving the country. 23/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy EU offers Single Market access in exchange for Balkan reforms EU leaders have offered the Western Balkans access to the single market, contingent on swift reforms, marking a significant step towards integration while providing a huge economic incentive amidst the backdrop of Russia's Ukraine conflict. 17/10/2023
Now playing Next Green News Albania to power ‘hundreds of thousands’ of homes with solar energy The initiatives are important steps for a region where many areas remain reliant on fossil fuels. 11/10/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Paris, Rome call for deal with other European states to stem migration Migration was not meant to be discussed at the European Political Community summit on Thursday, but just like it does at the EU level, it quickly found its way high up on the agenda. 05/10/2023
Now playing Next Europe Decoded The EU says it must enlarge. But why did it stop in the first place? Enlargement is regularly touted as the EU’s most effective foreign policy, but since its biggest wave of new members joined in 2004, the process has largely stalled. 05/10/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Is the Western Balkans' EU membership dream a slowly fading prospect? Twenty years after promises of quick accession made at the Thessaloniki Summit, the current vision in Brussels is not opening new and better perspectives for aspirant countries, Vesko Garčević writes. 01/06/2023
Now playing Next Bosnia and Herzegovina Protests erupt in Bosnia over 'discrimination' by peace envoy Bosnians protested against constitutional changes imposed by the country's peace envoy on Friday, claiming he is discriminating against the main ethnic group. 28/04/2023
Now playing Next Green News Solar is booming in the Balkans - but energy grids are unprepared From North Macedonia to Bosnia investors are backing solar energy projects, despite distribution problems. 21/04/2023
Now playing Next Europe News German cities struggling with winter influx of Western Balkan migrants Cologne has, for instance, recorded more migrants from the Western Balkans in recent months than during the Yugoslav Wars that occurred from 1991 to 2001. 09/03/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU and Western Balkans build stronger ties as Russia's war looms large EU and Western Balkans build stronger ties as Russia's war looms large 06/12/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU accession to be at centre of summit with Western Balkans Tuesday's gathering in Tirana will be the first time such a summit is taking place in a Western Balkan country. 06/12/2022