enlargement

A recent «checkup» on EU candidate countries reveals how well the nine hopefuls align with the bloc’s health standards. ADVERTISEMENT Countries aspiring to join the EU have significant work ahead …

Recent ballots in Georgia and Moldova have shown how the Kremlin is working to counter the EU’s eastern expansion. ADVERTISEMENT An annual assessment of candidate countries’ progress towards becoming EU …

The two Commissioners-designate argue that unanimity is slowing down decision-making in the field they are to helm for the next five years. ADVERTISEMENT The use of constructive abstentionism and so-called …

Andrius Kubilius, who may lead talks for the EU executive, has supported the speedy enlargement of the bloc to Ukraine and the Balkans. ADVERTISEMENT The EU should prioritise expansion over …

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the enlargement «Big Bang» in 2004, speculation about new political alliances after the elections and sizeable cracks in the block of …

One senior analyst said the bloc has prospered overall, but there have been »bumps on the road, otherwise known as Poland and Hungary and possibly Slovakia». He warned of the …

The 9th legislature of the European Parliament has come to an end. We recap the scandals that marred the mandate, but also preview the debate around the 20th anniversary of …

Despite the progress made by some Western Balkan countries such as North Macedonia and Albania, challenges remain when it comes to EU accession, including unresolved issues such as the Belgrade-Pristina …