Michel’s proposals for the Western Balkans: A faster EU accession or an alternative to membership?
Last week, President of the European Council Charles Michel delivered a speech in which he proposed a reform of the EU enlargement process. The key...
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Magnificent art of ticking the boxes – Understanding the rule of law criteria in Serbia
We have officially stepped into the second part of 2021 and Serbia has marked a limited progress in its path of becoming an EU member...
Reconciling politicisation and better monitoring: Could Kosovo fall pray to the new methodology?
By Arolda Elbasani and Miruna Butnaru-Troncotă Beyond the ravaging impact of the COVID pandemic, 2020 was a game changing year for European Union (EU)...
[EWB Interview] Kordić: Montenegrin society can overcome the challenges and become the next EU member
The EU welcomed Montenegro’s efforts during the Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg last month and noted that the advancement of the negotiations will continue to be...
First Intergovernmental Conferences with Montenegro and Serbia held under revised methodology
by EWB
LUXEMBOURG – European Union held the thirteenth meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro, as well as the twelfth meeting with Serbia, late on Tuesday...
Council agrees on the application of the new methodology to Montenegro and Serbia
by EWB
BRUSSELS – The Council of the EU agreed today on the application of the revised enlargement methodology to the accession negotiations with Montenegro and Serbia,...
Várhelyi: Green light to the application of the new methodology to Montenegro and Serbia
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BRUSSELS – European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi tweeted today that the EU Members States had given green light to the application of...
Application of the new methodology to Montenegro and Serbia: Principles remain the same, more emphasis on interim benchmarks
After the publication of the new EU enlargement methodology last year, numerous commentators stated that its application to Montenegro and Serbia will not dramatically change...
Kordić: Return of the debate on the enlargement on the level of EU is a positive signal
by EWB
PODGORICA / BELGRADE – Montenegro and Serbia will not be able to close any new chapters in the accession negotiations with the EU before fulfilling...
EC is preparing the implementation of the new methodology to Montenegro and Serbia
by EWB
BRUSSELS – Montenegro and Serbia will not be able to close any new chapters in the accession negotiations with the EU before fulfilling all the...