EU must prove it is capable and willing to take in new members, leaders say

Von der Leyen tells Balkans summit that bloc needs to make enlargement process ‘faster and more credible’ The EU must prove its willingness and ability to take in new members and speed up its enlargement process, leaders of the bloc have said, as they gathered with their counterparts from six western Balkan countries that hope to join soon. “The European Union has to show that it is capable of enlarging and willing to enlarge, and we want to discuss that here,” Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich...

By Jon Henley Europe correspondent and agencies

EU to advance expansion plans at Balkans summit

European leaders are gathering in Montenegro with EU expansion high on the agenda. Montenegro is a leading candidate for accession while, further east, Ukraine and Moldova also harbor ambitions.

EU should not miss an opportunity on Ukraine diplomacy: Bulgarian FM Velislava Petrova

Bulgaria has become notorious for holding elections. In 5 years, voters went to the polls 8 times. But this debilitating crisis finally ended on April 19th, when the Progressive Bulgaria party won an outright majority. It is led by the former president, Rumen Radev, now the prime minister.

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Von der Leyen on Serbia’s EU path: Accession process is merit-based

Speaking at a press conference following the conclusion of the European Union (EU) – Western Balkans summit in Tivat, Montenegro, European Commission

EU backs deep tech growth with new Scaleup Europe Fund

The European Union this week advanced two major initiatives in its innovation and technology strategy, unveiling progress on the Scaleup Europe Fund alongside the announcement of winners of the European Prize for Women Innovators 2026 at the European Innovation Council Summit in Brussels. The Scaleup Europe Fund, described as a multi-billion late-stage and growth investment […]

Western Balkan leaders join EU summit amid renewed enlargement drive

EU and Western Balkan leaders gathered in the Adriatic port town of Tivat in Montenegro on Friday, alongside heads of Europe's largest economies including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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Tandem insulin pumps cleared in EU for expanded indications

High prices pressure airlines, but EU sees no jet fuel shortage

There are no signs of jet fuel shortages in Europe in the coming months ⁠despite the energy shock from the Iran ⁠war, though high prices are prompting airlines to cut uneconomic ro...

Slovakia backs opening of first chapter in Ukraine’s EU accession talks — Sybiha

Slovakia supports the opening of the first negotiation cluster as part of the process of Ukraine’s accession to the EU.

US Blames ‘European Divisions’ for Failure to Elect Bosnia High Representative

US warns it might have to 'reconsider' its role in Bosnia after talks to appoint successor to Christian Schmidt as High Representative failed.

By Azem Kurtic

Rama “froze” journalists: God, sex and the EU are the three things you won’t be able to predict once Albania joins the European Union

“There is no reason for concern, because there is no plan,” he said regarding the investment by Trump’s son-in-law in Albania The post Rama “froze” journalists: God, sex and the EU are the three things you won’t be able to predict once Albania joins the European Union appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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