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EU enlargement has been largely neglected in the 2026 #SOTEU
"The closer some candidate countries are to meeting EU membership criteria, the further away accession seems to be," reacted Berta López Domènech, Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre
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"The closer some candidate countries are to meeting EU membership criteria, the further away accession seems to be," reacted Berta López Domènech, Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre
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The 2026 State of the Union largely neglected EU enlargement
In her sixth State of the Union address, von der Leyen only announced that roadmaps for the most advanced candidates will be presented 'soon'
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September 16, 2026 at 2:32 PM
EU enlargement has been largely neglected in the 2026 #SOTEU
"The closer some candidate countries are to meeting EU membership criteria, the further away accession seems to be," reacted Berta López Domènech, Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre
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"The closer some candidate countries are to meeting EU membership criteria, the further away accession seems to be," reacted Berta López Domènech, Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre
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The 2026 #SOTEU opened the door to #Canada EU associate membership
"We want to bring the relationship to the highest level possible," European Commission President von der Leyen told PM Carney.
At present, there is no legal basis for such an option.
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"We want to bring the relationship to the highest level possible," European Commission President von der Leyen told PM Carney.
At present, there is no legal basis for such an option.
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Von der Leyen wants Canada as the first EU associate member
"We want to bring the relationship with Canada to the highest level possible," the European Commission President said during her 2026 State of the Union address
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September 16, 2026 at 11:25 AM
The 2026 #SOTEU opened the door to #Canada EU associate membership
"We want to bring the relationship to the highest level possible," European Commission President von der Leyen told PM Carney.
At present, there is no legal basis for such an option.
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"We want to bring the relationship to the highest level possible," European Commission President von der Leyen told PM Carney.
At present, there is no legal basis for such an option.
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#Scotland, #Wales and Northern #Ireland eye independence from the UK and rejoining the EU
"The future of our nations belongs in the European Union," reads the memorandum signed by the nationalist leaders of the three countries
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"The future of our nations belongs in the European Union," reads the memorandum signed by the nationalist leaders of the three countries
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Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland aim to rejoin the EU
"The future of our nations belongs in the European Union," reads the memorandum signed by the nationalist leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
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September 15, 2026 at 1:32 PM
#Scotland, #Wales and Northern #Ireland eye independence from the UK and rejoining the EU
"The future of our nations belongs in the European Union," reads the memorandum signed by the nationalist leaders of the three countries
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"The future of our nations belongs in the European Union," reads the memorandum signed by the nationalist leaders of the three countries
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Serbian students have presented their 250-member List for the 25 October parliamentary elections in #Serbia
The candidates representing were chosen through a decision-making process developed over more than a year.
Read all the names on the #StudentList:
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The candidates representing were chosen through a decision-making process developed over more than a year.
Read all the names on the #StudentList:
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The 250-member Student List is ready for Serbia's elections
Ahead of the 25 October vote, the Student List's candidates have been officially presented. Among them is Dejan Bodiroga, President of Euroleague Basketball
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September 15, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Serbian students have presented their 250-member List for the 25 October parliamentary elections in #Serbia
The candidates representing were chosen through a decision-making process developed over more than a year.
Read all the names on the #StudentList:
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The candidates representing were chosen through a decision-making process developed over more than a year.
Read all the names on the #StudentList:
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#Canada may look to #SanMarino and #Andorra for an EU ‘associate member’ status
As Prime Minister #Carney considers negotiations with Brussels, an example of such integration may come from the country-specific agreements of the two European microstates
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As Prime Minister #Carney considers negotiations with Brussels, an example of such integration may come from the country-specific agreements of the two European microstates
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Canada should study San Marino and Andorra's EU integration
An example for Canada's potential EU 'associate member' status may come from the country-specific agreements between Brussels and the two European microstates
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September 14, 2026 at 2:59 PM
#Canada may look to #SanMarino and #Andorra for an EU ‘associate member’ status
As Prime Minister #Carney considers negotiations with Brussels, an example of such integration may come from the country-specific agreements of the two European microstates
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As Prime Minister #Carney considers negotiations with Brussels, an example of such integration may come from the country-specific agreements of the two European microstates
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#Montenegro can be a “success story” for EU enlargement – but several elections within the EU in 2027 pose a risk, from France to Poland, Italy, Spain, Greece
"We should not take any country for granted at this moment," warned Montenegrin Minister Maida Gorčević
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"We should not take any country for granted at this moment," warned Montenegrin Minister Maida Gorčević
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Key 2027 elections put Montenegro's "success story" at risk
France, Poland, Italy, Spain, Greece. "We should not take any country for granted at this moment," warned Montenegro's Minister of European Affairs Gorčević
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September 10, 2026 at 1:50 PM
#Montenegro can be a “success story” for EU enlargement – but several elections within the EU in 2027 pose a risk, from France to Poland, Italy, Spain, Greece
"We should not take any country for granted at this moment," warned Montenegrin Minister Maida Gorčević
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"We should not take any country for granted at this moment," warned Montenegrin Minister Maida Gorčević
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#Serbia to hold snap elections on 25 October amid @biepag.bsky.social calls for von der Leyen to cancel Belgrade trip
President #Vucic confirmed the dissolution of Parliament, as he will run as the Serbian Progressive Party's candidate for Prime Minister
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President #Vucic confirmed the dissolution of Parliament, as he will run as the Serbian Progressive Party's candidate for Prime Minister
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Serbia to hold snap parliamentary elections on October 25
Amid calls for European Commission President von der Leyen to cancel her trip to Belgrade, Serbian President Vučić confirmed the date of the early vote
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September 9, 2026 at 12:16 PM
#Serbia to hold snap elections on 25 October amid @biepag.bsky.social calls for von der Leyen to cancel Belgrade trip
President #Vucic confirmed the dissolution of Parliament, as he will run as the Serbian Progressive Party's candidate for Prime Minister
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President #Vucic confirmed the dissolution of Parliament, as he will run as the Serbian Progressive Party's candidate for Prime Minister
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While #Iceland EU membership would have been "a nice win from an image point of view," the real failure of EU enlargement policy would be not being able to integrate Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans, warns Adnan Ćerimagić (ESI)
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Iceland's 'no' is not the real "big loss" for EU enlargement
The lesson from Iceland's referendum is that the EU is losing in the "far less integrated candidates in terms of security and economics," warns Ćerimagić (ESI)
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September 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
While #Iceland EU membership would have been "a nice win from an image point of view," the real failure of EU enlargement policy would be not being able to integrate Ukraine, Moldova and the Western Balkans, warns Adnan Ćerimagić (ESI)
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#AfD triumph in #Saxony exposes the far-right threat looming over EU enlargement
This is "a truly disturbing scenario," warns @luisachiodi.bsky.social (@balcanicaucaso.org) who led a @feps-europe.eu policy study on how political parties across the EU view enlargement
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This is "a truly disturbing scenario," warns @luisachiodi.bsky.social (@balcanicaucaso.org) who led a @feps-europe.eu policy study on how political parties across the EU view enlargement
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AfD's triumph exposes the far-right threat to EU enlargement
Enlargement policy is either rejected by European far-right parties, such as Germany's AfD, or seen as a way to reinforce the EU as a union of sovereign nations
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September 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
#AfD triumph in #Saxony exposes the far-right threat looming over EU enlargement
This is "a truly disturbing scenario," warns @luisachiodi.bsky.social (@balcanicaucaso.org) who led a @feps-europe.eu policy study on how political parties across the EU view enlargement
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This is "a truly disturbing scenario," warns @luisachiodi.bsky.social (@balcanicaucaso.org) who led a @feps-europe.eu policy study on how political parties across the EU view enlargement
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#Iceland now has to decide what to do with its frozen EU membership application
After a referendum rejected the restart of accession talks, Kristinn Hróbjartsson (Varða) warns that a political "tug of war" over the withdrawal of the EU bid may begin
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After a referendum rejected the restart of accession talks, Kristinn Hróbjartsson (Varða) warns that a political "tug of war" over the withdrawal of the EU bid may begin
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Iceland now has to decide what to do with its frozen EU bid
After Icelanders rejected the restart of accession talks, a political "tug of war" over the withdrawal of the application may begin, warns Varða's Hróbjartsson
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September 7, 2026 at 7:42 AM
#Iceland now has to decide what to do with its frozen EU membership application
After a referendum rejected the restart of accession talks, Kristinn Hróbjartsson (Varða) warns that a political "tug of war" over the withdrawal of the EU bid may begin
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After a referendum rejected the restart of accession talks, Kristinn Hróbjartsson (Varða) warns that a political "tug of war" over the withdrawal of the EU bid may begin
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#Iceland said “no”. A historic vote rejects the reopening of EU accession talks
This is a severe – although not decisive – blow to one of the Reykjavík government's main goals and to the EU hopes of bringing the process to an end, 13 years on
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This is a severe – although not decisive – blow to one of the Reykjavík government's main goals and to the EU hopes of bringing the process to an end, 13 years on
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Icelanders reject plans to reopen EU accession negotiations
In a referendum, 52,8% of voters said "no" to the option of negotiating the terms of Iceland's EU membership with Brussels, 13 years after the suspension of talks
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August 30, 2026 at 11:47 AM
#Iceland said “no”. A historic vote rejects the reopening of EU accession talks
This is a severe – although not decisive – blow to one of the Reykjavík government's main goals and to the EU hopes of bringing the process to an end, 13 years on
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This is a severe – although not decisive – blow to one of the Reykjavík government's main goals and to the EU hopes of bringing the process to an end, 13 years on
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Although the 29 August referendum in #Iceland won't be a decision on joining the EU, the fundamental question is whether voters will exclude the option of negotiating "without even knowing what it would entail"
with Auðunn Arnórsson and Kristinn Hróbjartsson
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with Auðunn Arnórsson and Kristinn Hróbjartsson
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Iceland ready for an "emotional" vote on reopening EU talks
The 29 August referendum in Iceland is centred on sovereignty, the economy and fisheries. Experts warns that "turnout may end up mattering more than persuasion"
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August 12, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Although the 29 August referendum in #Iceland won't be a decision on joining the EU, the fundamental question is whether voters will exclude the option of negotiating "without even knowing what it would entail"
with Auðunn Arnórsson and Kristinn Hróbjartsson
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with Auðunn Arnórsson and Kristinn Hróbjartsson
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The most recent poll shows that the anti-EU camp in #Norway has shrunk to below 50%, while the pro-EU camp has reached 37%.
The undecided could now determine the outcome in the event of a vote, while the referendum in #Iceland may also have an impact
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The undecided could now determine the outcome in the event of a vote, while the referendum in #Iceland may also have an impact
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EU support in Norway slowly rises as opposition gap narrows
A recent poll shows that the anti-EU camp in Norway has shrunk to below 50% (from 56% in 2024), while the pro-EU camp has risen to 37% (from 30% in 2024)
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August 11, 2026 at 8:41 AM
The most recent poll shows that the anti-EU camp in #Norway has shrunk to below 50%, while the pro-EU camp has reached 37%.
The undecided could now determine the outcome in the event of a vote, while the referendum in #Iceland may also have an impact
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The undecided could now determine the outcome in the event of a vote, while the referendum in #Iceland may also have an impact
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The Vučić-Zelensky meeting in Belgrade showed that the EU accession is "the only real common ground" between #Serbia and #Ukraine, although "both are currently, for various reasons, some way off full membership," says Giorgio Fruscione (ISPI, @biepag.bsky.social)
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The unexpected Serbia-Ukraine alliance on EU accession
The Vučić–Zelensky meeting in Belgrade showed that EU enlargement is "the only real common ground" shared by Serbia and Ukraine, says Giorgio Fruscione (ISPI)
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August 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The Vučić-Zelensky meeting in Belgrade showed that the EU accession is "the only real common ground" between #Serbia and #Ukraine, although "both are currently, for various reasons, some way off full membership," says Giorgio Fruscione (ISPI, @biepag.bsky.social)
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August 9, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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A smaller grouping than the EU-27 would be "more agile, leaner, and better positioned" to address the current lack of alignment in EU enlargement policy, says @gvalodskaite.bsky.social (@ecfr.eu) , proposing a #TeamEnlargement comprising 10 countries
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How a Team Enlargement could help strengthen the process
The different approaches of the 10-member Team Enlargement could "draw on their respective strengths" to build political consensus, says Valodskaitė (ECFR)
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August 6, 2026 at 7:35 AM
A smaller grouping than the EU-27 would be "more agile, leaner, and better positioned" to address the current lack of alignment in EU enlargement policy, says @gvalodskaite.bsky.social (@ecfr.eu) , proposing a #TeamEnlargement comprising 10 countries
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Interview with Marjana Koçeku, the youngest and only independent MP, on how environmental protests reflect EU values in #Albania
"They remind us that European integration is not only a foreign policy objective, but it is also an internal transformation"
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"They remind us that European integration is not only a foreign policy objective, but it is also an internal transformation"
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The voice in Albania bridging environmentalism and EU path
Interview with Marjana Koçeku, the youngest and only independent Albanian MP, on how protests for nature protection and transparency reflect EU values
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August 4, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Interview with Marjana Koçeku, the youngest and only independent MP, on how environmental protests reflect EU values in #Albania
"They remind us that European integration is not only a foreign policy objective, but it is also an internal transformation"
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"They remind us that European integration is not only a foreign policy objective, but it is also an internal transformation"
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The #Iceland referendum on reopening EU negotiations is set to have a major impact on #Norway
"If they says yes, it will spark a debate about whether we should join that process and how," says Labour MP Trine Lise Sundnes, chair of @europabevegelsen.bsky.social
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"If they says yes, it will spark a debate about whether we should join that process and how," says Labour MP Trine Lise Sundnes, chair of @europabevegelsen.bsky.social
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Norway will be affected by Iceland's EU referendum result
"If Iceland says yes, it will spark a debate about whether Norway should join that process and how," says Labour MP Sundnes (chair of the European Movement)
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July 31, 2026 at 12:31 PM
The #Iceland referendum on reopening EU negotiations is set to have a major impact on #Norway
"If they says yes, it will spark a debate about whether we should join that process and how," says Labour MP Trine Lise Sundnes, chair of @europabevegelsen.bsky.social
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"If they says yes, it will spark a debate about whether we should join that process and how," says Labour MP Trine Lise Sundnes, chair of @europabevegelsen.bsky.social
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The peace process in #Ukraine, the outcome of the 2027 French presidential election. "The credibility of the accession process will depend heavily on its results," says Maria Gargano, @egmontinstitute.bsky.social, outlining 4 scenarios for EU enlargement
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EU enlargement can still go in very different directions
The credibility of the EU enlargement process "will depend heavily on its results," says Egmont's Gargano, outlining four scenarios in wartime Europe
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July 29, 2026 at 7:13 AM
The peace process in #Ukraine, the outcome of the 2027 French presidential election. "The credibility of the accession process will depend heavily on its results," says Maria Gargano, @egmontinstitute.bsky.social, outlining 4 scenarios for EU enlargement
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Negotiations are ongoing to welcome 18-year-olds from #Albania, #Bosnia, #Kosovo, #Moldova, #Montenegro and #Ukraine into the #DiscoverEU programme, which offers free travel passes each year to explore the continent by rail
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DiscoverEU to include 6 candidate countries from summer 2027
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, Ukraine to join DiscoverEU programme, which offers free travel passes to 18-year-olds each year
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July 27, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Negotiations are ongoing to welcome 18-year-olds from #Albania, #Bosnia, #Kosovo, #Moldova, #Montenegro and #Ukraine into the #DiscoverEU programme, which offers free travel passes each year to explore the continent by rail
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To protect the EU from #cybersecurity threats, #EUenlargement partners must be equally safe
"If we stay as we are, but with the rise of cyber threats, this would be problematic," warn @euiss.bsky.social analysts Bojana Zorić and @clotildebomont.bsky.social
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"If we stay as we are, but with the rise of cyber threats, this would be problematic," warn @euiss.bsky.social analysts Bojana Zorić and @clotildebomont.bsky.social
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Cybersecurity threats to EU also affect enlargement partners
With cybersecurity incidents transcending borders, "if the EU wants to be safe, we also need to keep our partners safe," warn EUISS's Zorić and Bômont
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July 24, 2026 at 7:07 AM
To protect the EU from #cybersecurity threats, #EUenlargement partners must be equally safe
"If we stay as we are, but with the rise of cyber threats, this would be problematic," warn @euiss.bsky.social analysts Bojana Zorić and @clotildebomont.bsky.social
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"If we stay as we are, but with the rise of cyber threats, this would be problematic," warn @euiss.bsky.social analysts Bojana Zorić and @clotildebomont.bsky.social
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#Mining should be linked to the EU enlargement to protect the rule of law in the #WesternBalkans
It would be "beneficial" for both sides, say @biepag.bsky.social members @markokmezic.bsky.social and @vedrandzihic.bsky.social
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It would be "beneficial" for both sides, say @biepag.bsky.social members @markokmezic.bsky.social and @vedrandzihic.bsky.social
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Mining in Western Balkans should be linked to EU enlargement
Including accession conditionality within the framework of critical raw materials mining would be "beneficial" for both sides, say BiEPAG's Kmezić and Džihić
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July 22, 2026 at 7:35 AM
#Mining should be linked to the EU enlargement to protect the rule of law in the #WesternBalkans
It would be "beneficial" for both sides, say @biepag.bsky.social members @markokmezic.bsky.social and @vedrandzihic.bsky.social
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It would be "beneficial" for both sides, say @biepag.bsky.social members @markokmezic.bsky.social and @vedrandzihic.bsky.social
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“Your Voice on EU Enlargement” applications open until 31 July 2026
From September to December 2026, the European Commission will support various formats of events, bringing the debate on the implications of an enlarged Union closer to EU citizens
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From September to December 2026, the European Commission will support various formats of events, bringing the debate on the implications of an enlarged Union closer to EU citizens
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"Your Voice on EU Enlargement" applications by 31 July 2026
From September to December 2026, the events supported by the Commission may take various formats, bringing the debate on EU enlargement closer to EU citizens
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July 20, 2026 at 11:49 AM
“Your Voice on EU Enlargement” applications open until 31 July 2026
From September to December 2026, the European Commission will support various formats of events, bringing the debate on the implications of an enlarged Union closer to EU citizens
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From September to December 2026, the European Commission will support various formats of events, bringing the debate on the implications of an enlarged Union closer to EU citizens
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The referendum in #Iceland, further Accession Conferences, the proposal on the pre-enlargement policy reviews, the leaders' strategic discussions at the next #EUCO summit, and the decision on the redistribution of EU funds for the #WesternBalkans
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All the work expected on EU enlargement after summer break
Accession Conferences, a referendum in Iceland, pre-enlargement policy reviews, the redistribution of funds, a strategic leaders' discussion on EU enlargement
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July 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
The referendum in #Iceland, further Accession Conferences, the proposal on the pre-enlargement policy reviews, the leaders' strategic discussions at the next #EUCO summit, and the decision on the redistribution of EU funds for the #WesternBalkans
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The historic first closure of EU accession chapters gives #Albania fresh impetus in the process, strengthening the aim to complete the work by the end of 2027.
"Three chapters are done, 30 more to go," is Commissioner Kos's encouragement to Tirana
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"Three chapters are done, 30 more to go," is Commissioner Kos's encouragement to Tirana
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Albania closes EU accession chapters for the very first time
Negotiations between Albania and the EU have been provisionally finalised on Chapters 25, 26 and 30. The goal is to complete the work by the end of 2027
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July 14, 2026 at 7:32 PM
The historic first closure of EU accession chapters gives #Albania fresh impetus in the process, strengthening the aim to complete the work by the end of 2027.
"Three chapters are done, 30 more to go," is Commissioner Kos's encouragement to Tirana
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"Three chapters are done, 30 more to go," is Commissioner Kos's encouragement to Tirana
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