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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.
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Can a motorway to Bosnia strengthen the Belgrade-Ankara ties?

The Belgrade-Sarajevo motorway project aims to improve connectivity and foster cooperation in the Western Balkans.

Arms for Ukraine: Can the Western Balkans help? DW 03/28/2024

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks arms co-production with Western Balkans for ammunition supply.
Western Balkan countries, especially Serbia, are potential ammunition suppliers for Ukraine due to their production capabilities.

Can a motorway to Bosnia strengthen the Belgrade-Ankara ties?

The Belgrade-Sarajevo motorway project aims to improve connectivity and foster cooperation in the Western Balkans.

Arms for Ukraine: Can the Western Balkans help? DW 03/28/2024

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy seeks arms co-production with Western Balkans for ammunition supply.
Western Balkan countries, especially Serbia, are potential ammunition suppliers for Ukraine due to their production capabilities.
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Germany to host Balkan leaders at 10th Berlin Process summit DW 10/14/2024

The Berlin Process seeks to strengthen relations between six Western Balkan states and the European Union.

Brain drain in Western Balkans spikes amid absence of opportunities

Western Balkan countries face a significant youth brain drain, risking a loss of 25%-50% of their skilled workforce in upcoming decades.

After greeting Macron, Serbia's Vucic sets off to meet von der Leyen

The EU is offering financial aid to the Western Balkans contingent on implementing reforms through the New Growth Plan.
Ursula von der Leyen's meeting with Vučić highlights Serbia's EU aspirations and reform needs.

The danger of pro-EU' Euroscepticism in the Western Balkans

Support for EU accession in the Western Balkans is declining due to frustration and a shift in civil society sentiment towards anti-EU positions.
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EU to recommend membership talks with Bosnia: von der Leyen DW 03/12/2024

EU recommends accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
EU seeks to reduce Russian influence in Western Balkan countries

European Union members should open talks with Bosnia on joining, the EU's executive branch says

EU to recommend opening membership talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina
Efforts to lure Western Balkan countries away from Russian influence

EU officials urge Bosnia to press ahead with reform in order to start accession negotiations

European Commission chief and prime ministers urge Bosnia to continue reforms and start EU accession negotiations
Bosnia must do more to win a positive recommendation from the European Commission

EU to recommend membership talks with Bosnia: von der Leyen DW 03/12/2024

EU recommends accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina
EU seeks to reduce Russian influence in Western Balkan countries

European Union members should open talks with Bosnia on joining, the EU's executive branch says

EU to recommend opening membership talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina
Efforts to lure Western Balkan countries away from Russian influence

EU officials urge Bosnia to press ahead with reform in order to start accession negotiations

European Commission chief and prime ministers urge Bosnia to continue reforms and start EU accession negotiations
Bosnia must do more to win a positive recommendation from the European Commission
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Ukrainian Military Says Soldiers Killed In Special Operation In Occupied Kherson

Zelenskiy emphasized unity among Western Balkan countries and sought continued military and financial aid.
Interest in building cooperation with Balkan countries' defense industries due to ammunition shortage.
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Letting Ukraine into the EU will reinforce, not undermine, Europe's security | Piotr Buras and Engjellushe Morina

The Ukrainian counteroffensive has stalled, raising concerns that Russia may be winning.
The summit of EU leaders in December could be the most consequential in the bloc's recent history.
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Ukraine and the Western Balkans top Blinken's agenda for NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

Secretary of State Blinken is shifting his focus to Ukraine, NATO, and the Western Balkans after dealing with the Gaza crisis.
The NATO meeting in Brussels will address Ukraine's defense against Russia, tensions between Kosovo and Serbia, and the situation in the Western Balkans.

Ukraine and the Western Balkans top Blinken agenda for NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

Secretary of State Antony Blinken shifts focus to Ukraine, NATO, and the Western Balkans after dealing with Israel-Hamas conflict.
Blinken will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's defense against Russia, tensions between Kosovo and Serbia, and NATO's 75th anniversary.
NATO may increase military presence in the Western Balkans to prevent conflict between Serbia and Kosovo.

Speed up the accession process, Ukraine tells the EU

EU Council will decide on whether to start accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova
Ukraine's foreign minister urges for quicker accession process for candidate countries in Western Balkans

Ukraine and the Western Balkans top Blinken's agenda for NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

Secretary of State Blinken is shifting his focus to Ukraine, NATO, and the Western Balkans after dealing with the Gaza crisis.
The NATO meeting in Brussels will address Ukraine's defense against Russia, tensions between Kosovo and Serbia, and the situation in the Western Balkans.

Ukraine and the Western Balkans top Blinken agenda for NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels

Secretary of State Antony Blinken shifts focus to Ukraine, NATO, and the Western Balkans after dealing with Israel-Hamas conflict.
Blinken will attend a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine's defense against Russia, tensions between Kosovo and Serbia, and NATO's 75th anniversary.
NATO may increase military presence in the Western Balkans to prevent conflict between Serbia and Kosovo.

Speed up the accession process, Ukraine tells the EU

EU Council will decide on whether to start accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova
Ukraine's foreign minister urges for quicker accession process for candidate countries in Western Balkans
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NATO chief commits to Bosnia's territorial integrity

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg vows to preserve peace in the Western Balkans and may increase deployment in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
NATO expresses concern over foreign interference, particularly from Russia, in the Balkans region.
There are fears that Russia is trying to destabilize Bosnia and the region, which hampers reform and threatens stability.
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