How realistic is the 2030 target for EU enlargement?
At this week’s Bled Strategic Forum, President of the European Council Charles Michel proposed the year 2030 as the target by which both the EU...
Tag : The Netherlands
Discussion: Better communication with EU citizens for a wider support to enlargement
by EWB
THE HAGUE — Results of the study showing that 45% of Dutch citizens approve of EU enlargement in the Western Balkans present a positive development,...
EU enlargement is of low salience for the Dutch public, research shows
by EWB
HAGUE — While Dutch public remains split on the issue of EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, there is a higher percentage of citizens who...
Dutch PM Rutte visits Tirana and Skopje: Essential to resolve issues between Bulgaria and North Macedonia
by EWB
TIRANA / SKOPJE – Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte visited Albania and North Macedonia yesterday, conveying messages of support for holding the first...
Blok: Netherlands ready to assist rule of law reforms in Albania and North Macedonia
by EWB
AMSTERDAM – “Before opening accession negotiations, Albania will need to demonstrate a sustained commitment to fighting corruption and organized crime”, assessed the Foreign Minister of...
Rutte: We are not against EU enlargement, Albania is not ready to open negotiations
by Tanjug
LONDON – The Netherlands does not oppose EU enlargement, said the Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who believes Albania is not ready to open accession talks...
[EWB Interview] Dedja: Despite disappointment, Albania will continue to implement reforms
by EWB
The negative decision of the European Council last month has caused widespread dissatisfaction, particularly in the most directly affected countries, North Macedonia and Albania. However,...
[BSF Interview] Wiersma: EU should be more aggressive to leaders like Vučić and Đukanović
This interview took place on the second day of this year’s Belgrade Security Forum, just a few hours before the session of the European Council...
Dutch MPs file a motion to block the opening of EU accession talks with Albania
by EWB
THE HAGUE – Dutch Parliament supported opening of accession talks with North Macedonia but MPs filed a motion aimed at blocking the opening of EU...
Final decision of the Netherlands on Albania and North Macedonia pending
by EWB
THE HAGUE – Government of the Netherlands expressed its position that the opening of accession negotiations with Albania is premature during yesterday’s debate in the...