Keywords: European integration


Kosovo: Albin Kurti Reappointed as Prime Minister

The Kosovo Parliament reappointed Albin Kurti as head of government on Sunday, just months after the snap legislative elections in June. His party, the Vetëvendosje Movement, topped the ballot in a country that has faced a series of institutional crises and political deadlocks for over a year. A New......

Hungary opposes accelerated Ukrainian membership in the EU

Hungary is opposing any attempt to fast-track Ukraine’s accession to the European Union, with Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán saying that any final decision on the country’s membership should be put to a national referendum. Speaking at a press conference in Budapest, Orbán......

Icelanders reject plans to resume European Union membership talks

Icelanders have voted against reopening negotiations on joining the European Union, according to the final results of a national referendum held on Saturday. Official results released after all ballots were counted showed that 52.8% of voters opposed restarting negotiations with Brussels, while 47.2%......

Serbia sets ambitious timeline to prepare for Schengen membership by 2027

Serbia is aiming to complete the preparations required for potential accession to the Schengen Area by the end of 2027, according to European Integration Minister Nemanja Starović. The announcement reflects Belgrade’s broader efforts to advance its European integration process and align its institutions......

France urges Iceland to reopen EU membership talks ahead of key referendum

France has encouraged Iceland to reopen negotiations on joining the European Union, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot arguing that Reykjavik has "nothing to lose" by restarting the accession process ahead of a decisive national referendum. Speaking alongside Icelandic Foreign......

Ukraine advances in EU membership bid with new negotiations on foreign policy and defense

Ukraine has taken another step toward joining the European Union after member states approved the opening of a new phase of negotiations covering security, defense and foreign policy. The decision marks the second major area of discussion in the complex accession process, as Kyiv continues its efforts......

Moldova appoints Osmochescu as acting prime minister after Munteanu’s sudden resignation

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has appointed Deputy Prime Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu as interim prime minister following the unexpected resignation of Alexandru Munteanu. Osmochescu, who also serves as minister of economic development and digitalization, will assume his temporary duties on Wednesday......

Draghi warns EU needs true federation or faces decline

Mario Draghi, former Italian prime minister, delivered a stark warning during a ceremony at KU Leuven University in Belgium, where he received an honorary doctorate. Europe risks becoming "subordinate, divided, and deindustrialized" unless it evolves from a loose confederation into a genuine......

Georgia's Political Crisis Deepens as New President Sworn In Amidst Pro-European Protests

The political situation in Georgia has become increasingly volatile following the swearing-in of Mikheil Kavelachvili as the country's new president this Sunday. His rise to power, loyal to the ruling party, has exacerbated the ongoing crisis, which has seen weeks of pro-European protests and political......