Tag : Bulgaria

Bilateral disputes harmed EU accession of North Macedonia, current framework unsustainable

EWB20. 11. 2024.20. 11. 2024.

by EWB20. 11. 2024.20. 11. 2024.

BELGRADE – Inserting bilateral disputes in the EU accession of North Macedonia significantly damaged the process and the current EU-North Macedonia negotiating framework, which includes...

Analyses

EU and Bulgaria unlikely to accept VMRO’s proposal for re-negotiating constitutional change

Aleksandar Ivković12. 07. 2024.

by Aleksandar Ivković12. 07. 2024.

The new government of North Macedonia wants to re-negotiate the conditions for proceeding to the next stage of the EU accession by delaying the required...

Security

Bulgaria and Slovenia strengthening presence in KFOR, Albania extends participation until 2027

EWB25. 03. 2024.25. 03. 2024.

by EWB25. 03. 2024.25. 03. 2024.

On 21 March Bulgarian Defence Ministry organised a ceremonial send-off for a military contingent of 100 soldiers who will further strengthen NATO’s mission in Kosovo...

Society

Policy Brief: Protest parties in Bulgaria should learn to govern and translate citizens’ expectations into policies

EWB08. 08. 2023.08. 08. 2023.

by EWB08. 08. 2023.08. 08. 2023.

VIENNA – New parties with reformist ambitions, such as We Continue the Change, should seek European legitimization by joining European political families, recommends Policy Brief “Citizens vs....

Politics

Osmani: I hope the dialogue with Bulgaria will improve, they can not set new conditions

EWB15. 06. 2023.

by EWB15. 06. 2023.

STRUGA – Bulgaria can not set new conditions for North Macedonia, because the negotiating framework is close, said Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia...

Society

Policy Brief: Migration discourse in Bulgaria is usually focused on its negative aspects

EWB08. 11. 2022.

by EWB08. 11. 2022.

VIENNA — Returning migration has been strategically identified as one of the most efficient solutions for the problem of depopulation Bulgaria faces, however a lot...

Opinions

Joining the EU? Piece of Cake!

Katerina Jakimovska08. 08. 2022.07. 08. 2022.

by Katerina Jakimovska08. 08. 2022.07. 08. 2022.

Some weeks ago in Brussels, three cakes with the national flags of the EU, Albania and North Macedonia were offered during a celebratory reception after...

Analyses

Opening accession negotiations for North Macedonia: A symbolic step forward with many worries

Sofija Popović26. 07. 2022.10. 08. 2022.

by Sofija Popović26. 07. 2022.10. 08. 2022.

Last week, the European Union agreed, after two years of Bulgarian blockade, to open accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia. The green light came...

Politics

EC President addresses Macedonian MPs ahead of a vote on French proposal

EWB14. 07. 2022.14. 07. 2022.

by EWB14. 07. 2022.14. 07. 2022.

SKOPJE – President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday visited North Macedonia to urge Macedonia lawmakers to back a proposal that...

Politics

Opinion: French proposal will encourage extreme nationalists

EWB12. 07. 2022.

by EWB12. 07. 2022.

BRUSSELS – The French proposal for resolving bilateral issues between Bulgaria and North Macedonia will bury the enlargement process and seriously hurt the already tattered...

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Tag : Bulgaria

Bilateral disputes harmed EU accession of North Macedonia, current framework unsustainable

EU and Bulgaria unlikely to accept VMRO’s proposal for re-negotiating constitutional change

Bulgaria and Slovenia strengthening presence in KFOR, Albania extends participation until 2027

Policy Brief: Protest parties in Bulgaria should learn to govern and translate citizens’ expectations into policies

Osmani: I hope the dialogue with Bulgaria will improve, they can not set new conditions

Policy Brief: Migration discourse in Bulgaria is usually focused on its negative aspects

Joining the EU? Piece of Cake!

Opening accession negotiations for North Macedonia: A symbolic step forward with many worries

EC President addresses Macedonian MPs ahead of a vote on French proposal

Opinion: French proposal will encourage extreme nationalists

Lajčak: Today’s discussion on financial claims and property concluded

Elections in November, examination in August to check whether conditions and agreements...

Police in North Macedonia detains 15 persons after horrific fire blaze leaving...

EU: Newly elected mayors must contribute to reforms

The Netherlands opposes starting EU negotiations with Albania

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