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“Europe is a religion and nobody can betray this religion in Albania,” said Albania's Prime Minister
Global Conversation interviews Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama ahead of the State of the Union conference in Florence and discusses the country's ongoing efforts to join the European Union.
Splitting EU bids of North Macedonia & Albania 'not possible'
Brussels had been considering both applications alongside each other, but last week Olivér Várhelyi, the European commissioner for enlargement, told Euronews that decoupling the bids "might be an option" if Bulgaria continues to oppose North Macedonia's entrance in the bloc.
Changing borders in the Balkans 'would lead to a bloodbath'
He was reacting to an explosive non-paper advocating the redrawing of borders of countries formed after Yugoslavia’s breakup.
Why is EU silent over explosive memo on redrawing Bosnia's borders?
The implications of a leaked memo proposing to re-draw Western Balkans borders along ethnic lines are too far-reaching to be brushed under the carpet, expert Florian Bieber told Euronews.
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How EU enlargement apathy could push Kosovo and Albania to join forces
If Albania and Kosovo both find the doors of Europe slammed shut, they may both conclude that a federation is the next best option.
Albania sees Kurti comment on unity with Kosovo as a distant vision
"One thing is clear - Albania and Kosovo must be brought closer on all levels and must cooperate as two countries that share one common goal,” said Minister of State for Relations with Parliament, Elisa Spiropali.
Euroviews. Zdravko Krivokapić: Montenegro’s membership of the EU can inspire the European dream ǀ View
Montenegro is intent on becoming the next member of the European Union, and its ascension to the bloc could act as a spur for reform and change in the rest of the Balkans, writes the country's new prime minister.
'Completely irrational': Skopje anger at Bulgaria’s EU membership veto
"Bulgaria’s position is completely irrational and offensive to the Macedonians and our entire nation," Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said in a video address on Wednesday.
EU sends 'strong signal' to Western Balkans amid COVID-19 pandemic
Pledging 3.3 billion euros, the EU has reasserted its commitment to the region. It comes amid fears that some states were aligning themselves with Russia and China.
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.
Sceptical Macron hints at change of heart on EU enlargement
Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday he is ready to lift French opposition to the opening of EU accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia.
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.
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.
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.
Croatia urged to push EU enlargement during presidential term
Western Balkan countries want the EU's newest member, Croatia, to push enlargement of the bloc during its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union
The Brief: The EPP elects Donald Tusk as the party's new president
Outgoing European Council President Donald Tusk was elected as the new president of the European People's Party with 491 votes in favor and 37 votes against.
Zaev warns: EU accession halt could cause a rise of nationalism in the Balkans
The Republic of North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev talks to Euronews about the country’s accession negotiations being stopped. To watch the full interview on Global Conversation click on the player.
Belgrade's balancing act: Serbia plays both EU and Russia on trade
While Serbia is in the middle of accession talks with the European Union, it's also deepening ties with Russia. That's raising eyebrows in Brussels.
North Macedonia PM calls for election after EU accession talks blocked
“Citizens must decide which path we will take in the future – the correct, progressive European path, the path of reforms, or the path that leads backwards, towards isolation, nationalism, conflicts"
'An historic error': North Macedonia & Albania bids to join EU blocked
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama told Euronews on Friday that his country is "collateral damage" in an intra-EU power struggle.