The Ring Euronews' 'The Ring': MEPs clash over EU enlargement in Brussels In our first episode of "The Ring", we debate the highly political topic of EU enlargement that has become a geopolitical goal of the European Commission under President Ursula von der Leyen. 05/11/2025
The Europe Conversation 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. 05/11/2025
12 minutes with ‘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. 05/11/2025
Economy Vučić shrugs off Brussels criticism by flaunting economic credentials The president's economic pitch comes against the backdrop of fierce opposition in Serbia and fresh criticism from Brussels. 04/11/2025
The Europe Conversation Exclusive: Zelenskyy says 'our future is in the European Union' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised Ukraine’s commitment to its accession to the European Union at Euronews' Enlargement Summit on Tuesday. 04/11/2025
Europe News Vetoes, reforms: Main takeaways from Euronews' Enlargement summit The EU and candidate countries do not always see eye to eye on the accession process and what needs to be done. They came together to thrash it out at an exclusive Euronews event. Here's what you need to remember. 04/11/2025
Europe News Geopolitics take centre stage at Euronews' Enlargement Summit Euronews' Enlargement Summit brought forth the geopolitical value of accession at a time of global turmoil and cripping authoritarism. 04/11/2025
Europe News Orbán's accession veto 'specific support' for Putin, Zelenskyy says Speaking at the Euronews' Enlargement Summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Hungarian Premier Viktor Orbán to lift his veto on Ukraine's accession. 04/11/2025
Europe News EU praises Kyiv's accession progress but warns of 'negative trends' The European Commission's annual check-up of where candidate countries stand in the accession process is largely positive on Moldova, Ukraine, Albania and Montenegro, and less so on Serbia and Georgia. 04/11/2025
Europe News As it happened: European leaders join Euronews’ enlargement summit Euronews hosted the leaders of Albania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Ukraine, as well as the European Council President and EU enlargement chief, in a summit that coincided with the unveiling of Brussels’ annual enlargement report. 04/11/2025
Economy Could EU enlargement be the cure for Europe’s ageing crisis? The EU’s population is expected to peak at around 453 million in 2026, before beginning a gradual decline. By 2100, if migration remains at zero, Eurostat projects that the EU’s population will have fallen by 34%, significantly affecting the labour force. 04/11/2025
Tech News How EU candidate countries are changing their tech policy All nine EU candidate countries have to improve their technology and digital laws to meet the bloc’s requirements. How are they doing in these areas so far? 04/11/2025
Economy Twenty years on: Did joining the EU make new members richer? EU membership enjoys strong approval in new member states largely thanks to the economic firepower they have gained. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the GDP growth story in the new accession states since the bloc’s historic enlargement in 2004. 03/11/2025
Europe News Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy joins Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he will join Euronews’ one-of-a-kind political event, which will take place on Tuesday, 4 November, between 2 pm and 5 pm CET and will be broadcast live on Euronews’ television and digital platforms. 03/11/2025
Europe News Taking the pulse of EU enlargement at the Euronews summit, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews’ reporters Vincenzo Genovese and Marta Iraola Iribarren. 03/11/2025
Albania Euroviews. Albania and the EU: A shared journey toward a common future For us, enlargement is reunification, representing the fulfilment of a shared European project that includes all those who share its interests and uphold its values, Albanian Ambassador to the EU Ferit Hoxha writes in his op-ed on the eve of Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit. 03/11/2025
Europe News Can Edi Rama’s AI minister propel Albania's bid to join the EU? Albania is betting an AI minister can help the country accelerate its path towards joining the European Union. While the political audacity behind the plan has gathered international attention, experts have raised concerns. 02/11/2025
Republic of North Macedonia Neighbourly conflicts hinder North Macedonia at the gates of the EU Historical and cultural disputes between North Macedonia and Bulgaria hinder EU accession. The stalemate revolves around identity and language recognition. 31/10/2025
Europe News Moldovan leader calls for clarity on accession path to the EU The EU has praised Moldova’s efforts towards European integration. But the country, which filed its bid to join the EU almost at the same time as Ukraine, is now caught in the crossfire of Hungary's veto against Kyiv. Its president Maia Sandu calls for clarity in comments to Euronews. 31/10/2025
Europe News Spoiler or supporter? Trump silent on EU enlargement process Washington has historically supported the enlargement process on the basis that more member states joining the EU means more business and influence. Not anymore. Donald Trump couldn’t care less, experts tell Euronews. 31/10/2025