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Georgia

Euroviews. View Q&A: Georgians will keep defending their freedoms, says EU expert

The ruling Georgian Dream coalition's approach is to demonise all other political parties and the civil society. Still, we are fighting for EU membership and anyone and anything that does not help us get there, Vano Chkhikvadze told Euronews.

Finland

Finland takes step towards joining NATO without waiting for Sweden

The parliament in Helsinki is to debate and vote on joining the alliance without waiting for Sweden, or the approval of Turkey and Hungary.

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State of the Union: What were the top stories in the EU this week?

Biden makes his way to Kyiv as Europe marks one year since the Ukraine war began and Brexit reappears on the agenda, if not slightly prematurely.

Ukraine

One year on, Europe remembers start of Russia's war in Ukraine

It is one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Follow our live updates as Europe remembers that era-defining day.

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Europe News

Air taxi manufacturer aims for Paris 2024 Olympics lift off

Next generation drones could also be used on a wider-scale to transport medical products, as well as for personal deliveries.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia-Herzegovina is a step closer to EU membership

EU foreign ministers agreed to recommend the country be granted candidate member status on Tuesday.

Turkey

Sweden will counter terror threat to meet Turkish NATO objections — PM

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was in Ankara to meet President Erdogan of Turkey, which has still not approved NATO accession for Sweden or Finland.

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia is at a crossroads as it debates negotiations for EU membership

After 17 years of candidate status, North Macedonia has received an invitation to start negotiations with the European Union. But there are still many hurdles for the small country to overcome.

Europe News

'Historic moment': Finland and Sweden move closer to NATO membership

The parliaments of each existing NATO member must approve Finland and Sweden's accession before it can happen.

Georgia

Tens of thousands rally in Tbilisi to demand EU membership

Pro-EU and opposition groups had called for a "march for Europe", days after the European Commission recommended waiting before granting Tbilisi candidate status.

Ukraine

Von der Leyen promises response on Ukraine's EU candidacy 'next week'

The EU Commission president, visiting Kyiv, said Brussels will finalise its assessment "by the end of next week" on Ukraine's eligibility for membership.

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Ukrainian parliament speaker addresses MEPs at the European Parliament

In his speech to MEPs on Wednesday, Ruslan Stefanchuk called on the EU to approve his country's membership application.

Finland

Niinistö to Putin: Finland will join NATO to 'strengthen its security'

The Finnish head of state told his Russian counterpart the security environment has changed in recent months, while the Kremlin replied that NATO membership would damage relations.

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.

Ukraine

'Not what we expect': Zelenskyy irked as bid to quickly join EU stalls

The Ukrainian president had demanded last week that Brussels create a "new special procedure" to grant his country "immediate" membership.

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European Parliament gives standing ovation for Ukrainian President

MEPs in Brussels give Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a standing ovation after his speech via a video call in European Parliament

Ukraine

Let Ukraine rapidly join the EU, says Zelenskyy

In a defiant and emotional public address on Saturday, the Ukrainian president asked for "courage" from the international community in deciding to block Moscow's access to global financial transactions.