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Europe is our destiny, Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani tells Euronews
Kosovo’s President Vjosa Osmani told Euronews' morning show Europe Today that accession to the EU remains Pristina's "strategic" and "security imperative," although it is not a full-fledged candidate for membership in the 27-member bloc.
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EU and Ukraine agree plan to push membership bid despite Hungary veto
The European Union and Ukraine have drawn up a to-do list that will allow Kyiv to make technical progress on its bid to join the EU despite official talks being blocked by Hungary, saying EU accession is a “key element” of Ukraine’s security guarantees.
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EU will benefit from Montenegro joining the bloc, says PM Spajić
Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić told Euronews that his country will be a full member of the European Union by the end of the EU Commission's term in 2029, adding that it is already behaving like a member of the club without reaping the benefits.
The Europe Conversation
'Crime is a problem everywhere': PM Rama defends Albania in EU
Albanian PM Edi Rama says his country deserves a seat at the EU's table, citing reforms and public support. Rama says crime and corruption are serious problems, but not exclusive to Tirana: "Brussels has crime too."
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North Macedonia ‘bullied’ on its EU membership path, PM Mickoski says
Having spent over two decades in the EU membership waiting room, North Macedonia hopes the wait will finally be over as Prime Minister Mickoski tells Euronews the accession of his country has been delayed by “artificial disputes”.
The Europe Conversation
EU candidate countries must choose sides before joining bloc, Commissioner Kos tells Euronews
Candidate countries waiting to enter the EU must make geopolitical choices and align with the bloc on fundamental questions before joining the bloc, Commissioner Marta Kos, in charge of EU enlargement, has told Euronews.
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EU risks ‘losing credibility’ if it fails to enlarge, Montenegro warns
Montenegro is a frontrunner among EU candidate countries and hopes to wrap up accession talks with Brussels next year. Failure to secure the country’s accession could dent the EU’s credibility and send a ‘horrible signal’ to other candidates, its deputy Prime Minister warns.
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Vučić: Serbia open to resuming ammunition sales after export stop
In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Serbian President Vučić approved ammunition sales to EU countries, even if they end up in Ukraine. He also defended his position not to join EU sanctions against Russia, which complicates Serbia’s bid to become an EU member.
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‘We don't accept lectures’ when it comes to the fight against corruption, PM Rama says
Albania is committed to joining the EU by 2030 in an “ambitious but doable” timeline, Edi Rama told Euronews. The European Commission's annual check-up of where the EU candidate countries stand on their membership paths came out largely positive for Tirana.