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Approved! EU countries endorse Ukraine as official candidate

The 27 leaders also granted Moldova the candidate status, while Georgia was left on the waiting list.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's political turmoil could sink a deal to solve EU veto row

A deal looked in reach but it was suddenly thrown into doubt by Bulgaria's government losing a confidence vote in parliament.

Europe News

'You are a mess guys': Albania PM angry over EU membership delays

"You are a mess guys, you are a big mess and you are a disgrace."

Europe News

EU countries set to endorse Ukraine as a candidate to join the bloc

The two-day summit, which begins on Thursday, will also touch upon Moldova's EU application, food insecurity, inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.

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Europe Decoded

How close are the Western Balkans to joining the European Union?

Ukraine and Moldova were given candidate status just weeks after applying to join the EU. Bosnia and Herzegovina applied in 2016. It is still waiting.

Europe News

Euroviews. With Ukraine, the EU must fulfil its historical responsibility | View

The EU must assume geopolitical leadership vis-à-vis its Eastern neighbourhood, writes MEP David McAllister.

Europe Decoded

Watch: Is Ukraine ready to join the EU and how long could it take?

Euronews speaks with EU enlargement experts about the long process awaiting Ukraine.

Moldova

Euroviews. Don't wait for war in Moldova before giving clear EU signal | View

"Confirming Moldova’s EU candidacy and outlining a robust integration policy would not only send a strong signal against Russian destabilisation attempts but would also rally the Moldovan people, who are eager for change."

Europe News

Consensus builds around Ukraine's EU bid ahead of crucial summit

Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and Portugal are among the latest countries to support granting Ukraine candidate status.

Georgia

'Heartbreaking': Brussels dashes Georgia's EU hopes

Georgia has "lost relevance" for Europe, claimed Georgian politician Irakli Kobakhidze, after his country's EU membership bid was kicked down the road Friday.

World News

Forum urges accelerating Balkans' EU integration

Speakers at the event said the EU accession processes of Ukraine and Western Balkan countries depend on one another.

Europe News

How has Europe reacted to Brussels backing Ukraine over EU candidacy?

"Europe isn't just geography. It's a set of values and Ukraine is fighting for them."

Europe News

Ukraine's territory will never be up for negotiation, warns Stefanchuk

Ruslan Stefanchuk told Euronews that "with each Bucha, the corridor for negotiations gets smaller and smaller."

Europe News

Kyiv slams 'second-class treatment' after Scholz dashes fast EU hopes

It comes after Scholz had said there are no shortcuts to Ukraine's EU membership bid.

My Europe Series

Do Western Balkan countries like Macron's idea for a two-tier Europe?

Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia and Montenegro all applied to join the EU more than a decade ago.

My Europe Series

What do we know about Macron's idea for a two-tier Europe?

Critics say Macron's plan is just an attempt to appease non-EU countries waiting in the wings, some of whom have been in the candidacy queue for years now.

Slovenia

Jansa on Russian invasion: 'If EU isn't enlarging, somebody else does'

"Now it's obvious that if the European Union is not enlarging, somebody else does, and this is not bringing more peace and more security to the continent," Janša said.

Albania

Albania could push for solo EU membership bid, says PM Edi Rama

Joint accession talks involving Albania and North Macedonia have been vetoed by Bulgaria.

Europe News

Cold water poured on Ukraine's bid to get EU membership quickly

Meeting in Versailles, the 27 recognised Ukraine's European aspirations but did not offer a specific deadline or binding commitment.

Europe News

Moldova faces humanitarian crisis, says PM, needs urgent financial aid

Europe's poorest country has 120,000 Ukrainian refugees inside its borders. Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița tells Euronews the country is struggling to cope.