“Mini Schengen” renamed “Open Balkan”; Vučić, Rama and Zaev sign three documents
SKOPJE – The initiative for regional cooperation “Mini Schengen”, which includes Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia, has a new name from today – “Open Balkan”. This...
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ODIHR Final Report on elections in Albania detects undue advantage for the ruling party
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TIRANA – Final Report on the 2021 Albanian parliamentary election by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), released this week, stresses that...
[EWB Interview] Fleckenstein: People should not have a feeling that the enlargement is a never-ending story
During the Prespa Forum Dialogue in North Macedonia, held on 1 and 2 July, the main issue were the problems faced by the EU enlargement...
From disappointment to indifference: EU’s failure to deliver to Skopje and Tirana dominates Prespa Forum
The inaugural Prespa Forum Dialogue, held on 1 and 2 July 2021 in North Macedonia, marked the three years since one of the most significant...
Rama, Zaev and Vučić to meet in Skopje on July 29
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WESTERN BALKANS – The three leaders of the Western Balkan countries, Albania, Serbia and North Macedonia attended an online conference to discuss the so-called Balkan...
[EWB Interview] Matuella: The key reforms are not “for Brussels”, but for the welfare of the citizens
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With the EU accession process of the Western Balkans facing multiple challenges, the role of the European Commission remains crucial both in assessing the progress...
EU again without decision on starting accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia
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LUXEMBOURG – The General Affairs Council of the EU has failed to reach an agreement on starting EU accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia....
A majority of Dutch lawmakers in favor of holding the first IGC with Albania
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HAGUE – On Wednesday, the Dutch government convened to discuss EU enlargement matters, where the topic of granting Albania its first Intergovernmental Conference also arose, Euronews reported....
Albania, Serbia and North Macedonia soon among the safe countries for free travel to the EU
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BRUSSELS – Albania, Serbia and North Macedonia are three Western Balkan countries that have the potential to be declared safe for free travel to the...
US State Department: We support opening accession talks with Skopje and Tirana without delay
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WASHINGTON – US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price tweeted that his country supported the opening of EU accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania without...