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Which EU candidate country is most creditworthy?

Of the ten countries waiting to join the EU, just one has an investment grade rating from a major agency – something that can cut debt costs and promote capital.

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Von der Leyen and Vučić discuss Serbia's 'European path'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Belgrade as part of her Balkan tour, where she reaffirmed Europe's commitment to Serbia's progress toward EU membership.

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Minimum turnout exceeded in Moldova's crucial EU membership vote

A minimum turnout of 33% has now been exceeded in a vote on whether Moldova should enshrine in its constitution the desire to join the European Union.

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Moldovans prepare to decide on EU membership in crucial referendum

Polls put Moldovans' support for EU membership at around 60%, but a minimum turnout of 33% is needed for the referendum to be considered valid.

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Moldova

Moldova accuses Russia of bribing voters ahead of EU referendum

National police chief Viorel Cernautanu revealed that over 130,000 Moldovans were bribed by a Russian network to promote pro-Kremlin candidates, raising concerns about malign influence.

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Climate minister chosen as new Estonian Prime Minister

Estonia's ruling party has chosen Climate Minister Kristen Michal to replace outgoing leader Kaja Kallas as the Baltic state's new prime minister.

Moldova

Moldovans and Ukrainians remain hopeful over potential EU membership

After Brussels recently opened negotiations with the two Eastern European countries keen to join the EU, Moldovans and Ukrainians alike hope for a quick transition that would allow them to join the greater European family.

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Georgia’s president and PM trade barbs over 'foreign influence' law

Critics argue that the foreign influence bill will hinder media freedom and damage Georgia's bid to join the European Union.

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Serbian parliamentary minnow pushes for 'Russian law' equivalent

The proposed anti-foreign NGO law could bring more attention to the left-wing nationalist Movement of Socialists party, which currently has just two MPs in the 250-seat National Assembly.

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Commissioner Várhelyi urges Serbia to strengthen ties on Belgrade trip

Serbia applied for EU membership in 2009 and was accepted as a candidate country in 2012, but little progress has been made since then, with the Belgrade government accused of democratic backsliding.

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European elections: What do voters want? What have candidates pledged?

Watch episode one of Euronews' guide on the European elections, taking place from June 6 to 9.

Czech Republic

Czech Republic celebrates two decades of European Union membership

As the Central European country commemorated 20 years of its EU membership with an event at Prague Castle in the capital, key EU figures reiterated their support for Ukraine, pledging that the continent will not be "divided".

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Von der Leyen condemns police violence in Tbilisi

Critics fear it could be used to stifle the press and non-governmental organisations and derail the country’s chances of joining the European Union. Georgia has been a candidate country since December 2023.

Economy

The Brussels boost: How the EU-8 have grown their economies

Twenty years ago today, 10 new countries joined the European Union. A new report looks at the economic progress of eight of those member states.

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EU celebrates 'Big Bang' anniversary with a splash of colour

Ten new countries joined the EU on 1 May 2004, boosting its population by almost 75 million people and fuelling a new era of prosperity.

Georgia

Georgians protest against what they call 'the Russian law’

Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has said she would veto the law if it is passed by parliament but the ruling party can override the veto by collecting 76 votes.

World News

Euroviews. Escaping Russia's pull is Armenia's biggest challenge on its EU path

Since February 2022, Russia has replaced the EU as Armenia’s most important trading partner — an unflattering result showing Moscow has diversified its sources of war-critical goods required for weapons production via smaller countries, Oliver Rolofs writes.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Brussels marks two years since Ukraine invasion

In this edition, we take a look at how the EU has changed since the shocking events of 24 February 2022.

Switzerland

EU enlargement on the agenda at the World Economic Forum

As many countries are on the waiting list to join the bloc, European officials talk to Euronews' Sasha Vakulina about corruption, globalisation, and the challenge to expand from authoritarian regimes.

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Euroviews. Bosnia's future is in the EU — but it needs help to get there

Our commitment and destiny lie within the EU, but the speed of our journey towards membership will directly impact democracy and the living standards of our citizens, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović writes.