View Zdravko Krivokapić: Montenegro’s membership of the EU can inspire the European dream ǀ View 16/12/2020
Republic of Northern Macedonia 'Completely irrational': Skopje anger at Bulgaria’s EU membership veto 09/12/2020
brussels bureau The Brief: Circular economy, enlargement and containing coronavirus We continue our assessment of Team Ursula's first 100 days with a look at the bloc's new policy for new members hoping to join (North Macedonia, Albania) and also at the just launched circular economy strategy. 12/03/2020
state of the union Europe on reset: Macron in Poland and new rules for new members This week is the first without Britain as a member, and the EU was keen to reset its route. The French President was in Poland and the Commission laid out new methods for those keen to join the bloc. 07/02/2020
brussels bureau EU Commission presents new enlargement strategy amid divisions The new strategy sets the stage for North Macedonia and Albania accession's battles - which Paris blocked last year. 05/02/2020
state of the union Europe - what's in store for 2020? We take a look at the big issues likely to cause headaches in Brussels and across European capitals over the next twelve months. 03/01/2020
the global conversation Zaev warns: EU accession halt could cause a rise of nationalism in the Balkans 30/10/2019
Republic of Northern Macedonia North Macedonia PM calls for election after EU accession talks blocked 19/10/2019
Luxembourg France rejects talks with Balkan hopefuls on EU membership Amelie de Montchalin, France's European affairs minister called the current EU enlargement process "an endless soap opera". 16/10/2019
Europe EU celebrates 15th anniversary of its largest expansion to date Ten countries joined the European Union on May 1, 2004. 01/05/2019
Bulgaria EU's summit with Western Balkan nations promises path to membership Summit reiterated objectives set 15 years ago, and reaffirmed determination to bring the Balkans into the EU family, but the post-summit press conference ranged further afield, to transatlantic relations, and Iran. 17/05/2018
