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Serbia and Kosovo to Resume Talks Soon
As a vital decision on Serbia's EU candidate status looms in Brussels, Belgrade and Pristina are hurrying back to the negotiating table.
Kosovo and Serbia Far From Agreement
Belgrade and Pristina are far from reaching an agreement on Kosovo's right to take part in regional meetings, which is a condition for Serbia to obtain EU candidacy.
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EU: Bulgaria Has Made Some Progress on Justice, More Needed
Bulgaria has taken some measures to improve its justice system and the prosecution of organised crime but more convincing results are needed, according to an interim monitoring report by the European Commission.
Josipovic Seeks Arbitration With Serbia, Bosnia
Croatian President proposes arbitration to solve Croatia's oustanding border disputes with Serbia and Bosnia.
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Serbia's EU Candidacy in Jeopardy Unless Dialogue Resumes
Serbia will not become a candidate for EU membership in the coming month unless it reaches an agreement with Pristina that allows Kosovo to take part in regional forums.
Belgrade Plans Own Office in Brussels
As Serbia's plans for EU membership move ahead, plans are being hatched for the capital to open its own office in Brussels in September.
EU Diplomat Predicts Candidate Status For Serbia
The EU ambassador in Belgrade expects Serbia to be granted candidate status at the upcoming EU heads of state meeting in March.
Bosnia Urged Not to Miss EU Opportunity
Bosnia faces many challenges before it can apply for EU membership but the country must not miss its chance, a debate in Sarajevo on Monday heard.
Bulgaria President Vows to Push for Schengen Support
Bulgaria's new president and the head of the European Council say they will work together to convince the Netherlands to reverse its opposition to Bulgaria's Schengen entry.
Montenegro's PM Urges Consensus in EU Talks
Prime Minister Igor Luksic says all segments of Montenegro's society should be involved in the country's EU negotiations.
Montenegro Congratulates Croatia - In English
The Montenegrin government has congratulated Croatia for its successful referendum on European Union membership - in English.
Croatians Approve EU Membership Bid
Croatians today approved their country's future membership in the European Union, with 66 per cent supporting the bid to join the bloc.
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Croatians Vote on EU Membership
Croatians head to the polls today to vote in a referendum on their bid for European Union membership.
Josipovic Calls on Croatians to Support EU Bid
Croatian President Ivo Josipovic has urged Croatians to support the country's EU bid in a referendum on Sunday, rejecting claims that Zagreb will lose its sovereignty if it joins the bloc.
Croatia FM Touts Stability As EU Draw
In the run up to a crucial referendum on Croatia's EU membership bid, Foreign Minister Vesna Pusic tells lawmakers that joining the bloc will ensure the country's stability.
In-Depth
Croatia EU Vote Uncertain Despite Govt Optimism
While polls show a majority of voters will back joining the European club on January 22, the ‘No’ camp still believes there is everything to play for.
Croatia Braces For Year of Cuts
Sharps falls in public spending, a referendum on EU accession and new initiatives in foreign policy will mark life under the new government in 2012.
Croatia’s EU Membership Could Hit Bosnian Farm Exports
Croatia’s entry into the European Union could trigger a trade blockade with Bosnia that would mean losses of millions of euro to Bosnian farmers.
Serbia's EU Bid: Not as Bad as It Looks
The blow to Serbia’s EU hopes may not be as decisive - or damaging to the main political parties - as it first seemed.
Roma Funds Squandered in Romania
As Brussels pressures Bucharest to improve living conditions for its Roma population, thousands of euros paid by the EU and Romanian government to do just that appears to have been wasted on inflated salaries and exorbitant rents and expenses, BIRN can reveal.
World Court Brings Macedonia Comfort, Not Victory
Macedonia may have won a round with Greece at the ICJ - but the battle over the country’s name is far from over.
Timeline: Serbia - EU Negotiations
A summary of the key events on Serbia's EU path.
Hard Times Ahead For Crisis-Hit Balkans
A conjunction of local issues and the impact of the crisis in the eurozone have clouded the economic and political outlook for the whole region.
Albanian Hearts Still Beat Strongly For the EU
Despite their slow progress toward membership, Albanians remain front-runners in Europe when it comes to fervent support for the European project.
Blood Feuds Sold as Tickets to Belgian Promised Land
Saintly sounding NGOs are selling fake documents about deadly vendettas to Albanians seeking asylum in Western Europe.
