EU-Western Balkans Summit in Zagreb postponed, new date possible in June
ZAGREB – In order to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and to mitigate its effects, the Croatian Presidency of the Council of the...
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WB Thessaloniki Summit: EU cannot prosper without Western Balkans integration
by EWB
THESSALONIKI – Europe cannot exist as a whole, stable and prosperous alliance without integrating the Western Balkans. This was one of the messages from today’s...
[EWB Interview] Pusić: It is crucial for Skopje and Tirana to get a date by the end of March
“If it plays smartly, Croatia can have a significant and very positive role when it comes to EU enlargement”, estimates Member of Parliament and former...
Spain: We will not boycott Zagreb Summit over Kosovo’s presence
by EWB
BRUSSELS – “Spain will not boycott the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Zagreb”, it was confirmed today for EWB in a written response from the Permanent...
[EWB Interview] Kyuchyuk: The upcoming elections will frame the EU perspective of North Macedonia
The first half of this year is full of events with a potential to significantly influence the EU perspective of the Western Balkans – from...
EU and the Western Balkans in 2020: The Year of Decisions
by EWB
There were very few positive milestones in 2019 when it comes to the EU perspective of the Western Balkans. Despite expectations, North Macedonia and Albania...
[EWB Interview] Tocci: It is up to supporters of enlargement to win the debate on the reform
Opening of the debate on EU accession process reform, together with the fresh start of the new European Commission, has brought some much needed optimism...
Doors wide shut? Tales from our neighbourhood
In a few months, the leaders of the European Union are to return to the question of opening negotiations on EU membership with Albania and...
Plenković: EU-WB Summit in Zagreb will determine the next decade of relations
by EWB
ZAGREB – Summit between the leaders of EU and the Western Balkan countries which will be organised by Croatia in May 2020 will result in...
Ten former Foreign Ministers call upon EU to overcome divisions over enlargement
by EWB
BRUSSELS – EU should consider Western Balkans accession to EU as a responsible policy rather than a burden, wrote ten former Ministers of Foreign Affairs...