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15 May 12 / 11:26:14

Bosnia's Access to EU's IPA Funds Remains in Doubt

State and entities are still at odds over who should apply for funds from the EU's Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, IPA.

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10 May 12 / 17:34:45

EU Ready to Discuss Tadic’s Kosovo Plan

The European Union will take into account Boris Tadic’s plan for Kosovo, if the Democratic Party forms the new government in Belgrade, the EU ambassador to Serbia said. 

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09 May 12 / 13:03:01

Fule: EU-Montenegro Talks to Start in June

Montenegro should start membership EU negotiations next month, the Enlargement Commissioner said, promising that the EU will continue to accept new members.

 

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03 May 12 / 13:49:36

Croatia Expects Speedy Ratification of Accession

Zagreb expects 13 out of the 27 EU countries to ratify its Treaty of Accession by summer, Foreign Minister says.

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27 Mar 12 / 16:36:32

EU Launches Kosovo Feasibility Study

The EU launched on Tuesday a study to determine whether Kosovo is ready to sign a Stabilization and Association Agreement, the first step on the long road to Brussels.

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23 Mar 12 / 15:42:33

Montenegro's EU Progress Wins Praise

Enlargement Commissioner says Montenegro is making good progress towards the start of accession negotiations but more action is still needed.

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22 Mar 12 / 08:34:23

Europe Invests €71.7m in Albanian Water, Sewage

Albania on Wednesday signed a series of agreements with the German KfW Bank Group, aimed at improving water and sewage systems in several cities.

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20 Mar 12 / 09:45:33

Bosnia Urged To Boost Anti-Corruption Agency

EU enlargement official says one of the priorities facing Bosnia in the next few months is getting the state anti-corruption agency up and running.

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19 Mar 12 / 08:58:12

Croatia Appoints First European Parliamentarians

Croatia has appointed its first Members of the European parliament, who will immediately have the right to participate in sessions but not to vote until Croatia joins the EU next July.

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12 Mar 12 / 09:36:11

Montenegro Drafts NGOs Into EU Talks

Confronting a shortage of suitable experts in government, six civil society representatives are being included in the initial stage of negotiations between Montenegro and the EU.

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09 Mar 12 / 13:39:48

Croatia Parliament Ratifies EU Accession Treaty

Croatia's parliament, the Sabor, unanimously ratified the country's EU Accession Treaty on Friday, 14 months before Croatia is due to join the European club as its 28th member.

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08 Mar 12 / 10:02:24

Serbia Faces Dilemma Over Elections in Kosovo

Belgrade is still mulling the consequences of extending spring elections to its former province after winning EU candidate status.

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06 Mar 12 / 16:43:38

UK's Cameron Backs Start For Serbia-EU Talks

British Prime Minister says Serbia merits getting a start date for accession talks if it continues on its current path.

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05 Mar 12 / 09:09:34

Start to Serbian Accession Talks 'Depends on Kosovo'

Serbia's next EU goal - obtaining a start date for accession talks - depends on further progress in talks with Kosovo, Enlargement Commissioner says .

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05 Mar 12 / 08:55:15

Albania Stuck in 'EU Waiting Room', Expert Says

News that the foreign relations committee of the EU Parliament won’t prepare a report for Albania for a second year in a row shows the country’s EU bid has stalled, expert says.

In-Depth

11 Apr 12 / 09:10:51

Bosnians Battle For Control of EU Integration

While officials say the country will submit a membership application by the summer, the Serb entity and the state government are tussling over distribution of obligations.

08 Mar 12 / 10:15:51

Serbia Makes Song and Dance of EU Advance

In expressing their joy over the historic award of EU candidacy, Serbia’s top officials have shown they know how to party.

01 Mar 12 / 16:10:05

Has Serbia Made up Its Mind at Last?

By obtaining EU candidate status, Serbia has sent an important signal - but the real test will be the membership negotiations, as they will require a deeper transformation of society.

01 Mar 12 / 14:18:02

Serbia's Democrats Hope EU Gift Delivers Poll Boost

Serbia’s admission to the ranks of EU candidate countries has given Boris Tadic's Democrats a card to play in the elections – but will it be an ace?

17 Jan 12 / 14:36:32

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.

05 Jan 12 / 10:27:42

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.

26 Dec 11 / 12:46:32

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.

19 Dec 11 / 13:01:33

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.

14 Dec 11 / 10:01:58

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.

09 Dec 11 / 00:04:58

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.