the global conversation Zaev warns: EU accession halt could cause a rise of nationalism in the Balkans
brussels bureau EU summit divided over Western Balkans Divisions over the opening of negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia to join the EU left the summit in a stalemate. 18/10/2019
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
Good Morning Europe Georgian president makes bid to join the European Union Georgia wants to join the European Union. 28/08/2019
Good Morning Europe EU accused of betraying promises on Albanian accession The EU has pushed back a decision on the start of accession talks until October, with many states said to be against an early entry for Albania. 20/06/2019
world news Albania and North Macedonia face new delays in EU accession talks Albania and North Macedonia face new delays in the start of European Union accession negotiations that were originally due to start this month 18/06/2019
World 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
Unreported Europe 'Without Bosnia Herzegovina, European integration is not finalised' Some Western Balkan countries are touted to become EU members by 2025 but Bosnia is not. Why is it taking such a long time? 27/04/2018
Republic of Northern Macedonia Explained: the Balkan battle to be the EU's newest member Four countries are at the front of the queue to be the EU's newest members. Serbia, Albania, FYR Macedonia and Montenegro are all in the running - but who will win the battle of the Balkans? 20/04/2018
Turkey EU Commission slams Turkey in annual report on country's accession prospects The report is highly critical of Ankara's crackdown on human rights and civil liberties 17/04/2018
the global conversation Jean-Claude Juncker and EU 'enlargement fatigue' European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker speaks to Euronews about border disputes and EU enlargement. 02/03/2018
Serbia EU enlargement on agenda as Juncker tours Balkans European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker is currently touring six Western Balkan countries and has made it clear membership of the bloc is not a done deal 27/02/2018
Russia EU is pushing Serbia towards Ukraine-style crisis, warns Lavrov Russian foreign minister says EU is forcing Belgrade to chose between Moscow and Brussels. 17/02/2018
brussels bureau Brief: Historic meeting in Zagreb and stronger borders in Albania This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital. 12/02/2018
brussels bureau Will Western Balkan EU bids move forward? Bulgaria hopes to use EU presidency to revive EU accession bids 10/01/2018
Moldova Moldova backing EU membership at record levels, survey claims Support for joining the Brussels bloc is the highest it has been in recent years, according to a new poll. 14/12/2017
Serbia Serbian and U.S. army paratroopers jump together to strenghten ties A joint military exercise between Serbian and US troops is part of an effort to boost relations between the Balkan country and NATO 17/11/2017
Belgium Serbian PM: Kosovo major obstacle in EU talks For Serbia, it’s time to open more chapters in its membership negotiations with the European Union. The EU Commission is expected to give its 11/10/2017
brussels bureau Independent Catalonia would have to apply to join EU - Juncker Jean-Claude Juncker has said he would respect the results of a yes vote in a Catalan independence referendum. 14/09/2017
brussels bureau Juncker: An independent Catalonia would have to apply to join EU Juncker stated he would respect Spain's parliament and constitutional court, but also respect a yes vote in Catalan independence referendum 14/09/2017
Turkey EU parliament requests suspension of Turkey's accession talks The European Parliament requests a suspension on accession talks for Turkey if it goes ahead with a constitutional overhaul that would expand President Erdogan's powers. 06/07/2017
Republic of Northern Macedonia Macedonian PM vows to revive path to EU membership The Prime Minister of Macedonia has vowed to revive his country’s path to EU membership. Zoran Zaev was speaking during a visit to Brussels for 12/06/2017
brussels bureau Macedonian PM vows to revive path to EU membership The Prime Minister of Macedonia has vowed to revive his country’s path to EU membership. 12/06/2017
Turkey Erdogan urges EU to cooperate, or lose Turkey's membership bid Turkey's president Erdogan urges the EU to cooperate, or lose the country's membership bid. 02/05/2017
brussels bureau MEPs vote in favour of freezing EU-Turkey talks MEPs have voted overwhelmingly in favour of freezing Turkey’s EU membership talks. 24/11/2016
brussels bureau EU leaders call for halt to Turkey membership talks The leaders of the European Parliament’s two largest groups have called for the EU to halt membership talks with Turkey because of its post-coup purges. 22/11/2016
