The EU must soon open its doors to new members its survival depends on it | Nathalie Tocci
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has made EU expansion a strategic imperative, influencing both Western Balkans and Eastern European countries' security dynamics.
Von der Leyen tours Balkans discussing EU enlargement
Ursula von der Leyen is promoting EU enlargement during her Balkans visit, emphasizing support for countries' EU membership progress.
Balkan summit: Scholz, von der Leyen talk up EU expansion DW 10/15/2024
Western Balkan states are closer to EU membership, with optimism expressed at the Berlin Process summit.
The Berlin Process: 10 years in the waiting room of the EU DW 10/10/2024
Visa requirements between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo remain despite agreements, causing complications for event planning and travel between these regions.
Germany urges EU expansion to counter Russia's influence DW 03/04/2024
German Foreign Minister warns against Russian influence in the Western Balkans and emphasizes the importance of helping these countries join the EU.
The EU must soon open its doors to new members its survival depends on it | Nathalie Tocci
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has made EU expansion a strategic imperative, influencing both Western Balkans and Eastern European countries' security dynamics.
Von der Leyen tours Balkans discussing EU enlargement
Ursula von der Leyen is promoting EU enlargement during her Balkans visit, emphasizing support for countries' EU membership progress.
Balkan summit: Scholz, von der Leyen talk up EU expansion DW 10/15/2024
Western Balkan states are closer to EU membership, with optimism expressed at the Berlin Process summit.
The Berlin Process: 10 years in the waiting room of the EU DW 10/10/2024
Visa requirements between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo remain despite agreements, causing complications for event planning and travel between these regions.
Germany urges EU expansion to counter Russia's influence DW 03/04/2024
German Foreign Minister warns against Russian influence in the Western Balkans and emphasizes the importance of helping these countries join the EU.
Scholz, von der Leyen talk up EU expansion at Balkan summit DW 10/15/2024
Chancellor Scholz is optimistic about Western Balkan states advancing towards EU membership sooner than expected.
Economic hurdles of EU expansion into Eastern Europe DW 04/23/2024
Polish farmers protest against EU enlargement due to economic concerns.
EU agrees to begin membership negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
EU leaders agreed to open negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina for joining the EU, emphasizing the need for more reforms before talks could begin.
The decision is viewed as a significant milestone for Bosnia to move beyond instability, marked by ethnic conflicts and secession threats, towards EU membership.
MSC 2024: Leaders to discuss future of European Union DW 02/18/2024
Key speakers to address EU enlargement and Israeli-Palestinian relations
Debate to cover future of EU geopolitics and Finland's role in geopolitics
Growing EU support for Ukraine's membership amid concerns DW 12/13/2023
Support for EU enlargement is growing in most member states since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Leaders of countries that previously opposed enlargement have changed their tone, including French President Emmanuel Macron.
Europeans open to Ukraine joining the EU poll DW 12/13/2023
Support for EU enlargement is growing in the bloc, with more people in 24 out of the EU's 27 member states favoring the idea of the bloc growing in size.
Leaders of countries that previously showed little enthusiasm for enlargement, such as French President Emmanuel Macron, have changed their tone and now welcome EU expansion.
Growing EU support for Ukraine's membership amid concerns DW 12/13/2023
Support for EU enlargement is growing in most member states since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Leaders of countries that previously opposed enlargement have changed their tone, including French President Emmanuel Macron.
Europeans open to Ukraine joining the EU poll DW 12/13/2023
Support for EU enlargement is growing in the bloc, with more people in 24 out of the EU's 27 member states favoring the idea of the bloc growing in size.
Leaders of countries that previously showed little enthusiasm for enlargement, such as French President Emmanuel Macron, have changed their tone and now welcome EU expansion.
Europeans grow more open to Ukraine joining the EU poll DW 12/13/2023
Support for EU enlargement is growing in the bloc, with public support increasing in almost all member states since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron and other leaders who were previously hesitant about enlargement have changed their tone and now support the idea.
Growing acceptance of Ukraine one day joining the EU DW 12/13/2023
Support for EU enlargement is increasing in the bloc, with more people in 24 out of the EU's 27 member states favoring the idea.
Leaders of countries that previously showed little enthusiasm for enlargement, such as French President Emmanuel Macron, have changed their tone.
EU leaders hope to face down Viktor Orban over Ukraine funds veto
EU leaders are determined to find additional funds for Ukraine despite Hungarian leader Viktor Orban's threat to veto extra funds
Orban's opposition to Ukraine's EU membership and tough talk on EU enlargement is gathering support from other countries like Slovenia, Slovakia, Austria, and Italy
Europeans open to Ukraine joining EU, survey shows before key summit
Europeans are generally open to Ukraine joining the EU, but lukewarm about enlargement to include Georgia and western Balkan countries.
There is considerable support for the candidacies of Ukraine, Moldova, and Montenegro, but opposition to Turkey's accession and cool response to other countries joining.