With its scapegoat gone, Europe is forced to finally get honest with itself – POLITICO
Honeymoon’s over That’s not to say they didn’t find some common ground. A few voiced optimism about the…
EU forges ahead with membership for Ukraine and Moldova after Orbán’s exit – POLITICO
The EU previously voiced concerns about anti-corruption efforts in Ukraine, and some Ukrainian lawmakers have objected to changes…
Fear of populists is pushing governments to oppose expanding the EU – POLITICO
“Enlargement must remain demanding and merit-based to ensure its success and credibility,” France’s minister delegate for European affairs,…
EU poised to slash up to €1.5B in funding to Serbia over democracy fears – POLITICO
Tensions flared further in December when President Vučić snubbed an EU-Western Balkans summit. Vučić, who has maintained close…
EU enlargement chief calls on countries to find a way for new members to join – POLITICO
A different way Four diplomats, granted anonymity to speak frankly about the sensitive talks, told POLITICO that countries…
EU commissioner Kos dogged by fresh secret police collaborator claims – POLITICO
Tomc told POLITICO Kos was not honest when “claiming that she didn’t collaborate in the secret service ……
EP Adopts Resolution to Override Hungary’s Veto on Ukraine EU Accession
The European Parliament voted in favour of a resolution on the EU enlargement strategy on Wednesday, 11 March,…
Iceland could be EU’s 28th member, foreign minister says – POLITICO
Iceland is a member of the European Economic Area and part of the Schengen free travel zone, so…
Iceland to hold Aug. 29 referendum on reviving EU membership talks – POLITICO
In recent months, Iceland — which occupies a strategically important position in the Arctic, but has no standing army — had explored expediting a referendum on the subject of reviving…
The EU’s plan to stop new members from becoming Hungary 2.0 – POLITICO
“It’s not the European standard that you basically just sort of raise your hand [and] get the salary,”…
Europe weighs migration risk – POLITICO
A controversial new idea on EU enlargement is stirring debate in Brussels. Zoya Sheftalovich and Sarah Wheaton unpack…
Iceland to start discussions about joining the European Union
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Iceland is expected to start discussions about potentially joining the European Union, potentially as early…