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EuronewsVsevolod Chentsov said gradual steps would allow Ukraine to feel enlargement gains now. He urged focus on substance over titles while EU states weigh options. Last week all members advanced the second accession cluster.
abcnews.go.comThe European Commission is drafting proposals to reshape the EU accession process after member states advanced their own ideas. The move follows recent position papers from several capitals and precedes an October leaders' summit.
en.antaranews.comAn EU official stated that Bosnia and Herzegovina's future lies within the European Union and cited polls showing more than 70 percent public support for membership. The official noted that neighboring countries are advancing in their accession processes and warned that the windo…
EuronewsUkrainian officials urged Hungary and Poland not to block the country's EU membership process. The request came during an EU enlargement event in Dublin where officials discussed opening additional negotiation clusters before the summer break.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA senior European Commission official is scheduled to hold a joint press appearance with Israel's foreign minister on Monday. The visit occurs as talks continue between Iran and the United States on ending regional conflicts.
Al JazeeraThe European Union formally launched membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on 15 June 2026, opening five policy chapters in Luxembourg.
France 24The European Union will open the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday. The move follows Hungary's decision to drop its earlier veto.
Los Angeles TimesThe 27 EU nations decided Friday to begin formal accession negotiations with both countries on Monday in Luxembourg. The move follows Ukraine’s application shortly after Russia’s 2022 invasion.
EuronewsGermany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg issued a joint proposal to add safeguard clauses to future EU accession treaties. The plan targets rule-of-law violations and veto power after accession.
EuronewsEuropean Council President António Costa said the bloc has renewed momentum for enlargement after Hungary lifted its veto on Ukraine and Moldova. Montenegro remains on track for 2028 membership while Serbia faces stalled negotiations over judicial and media reforms.
Al JazeeraAt the June 5, 2026 summit in Tivat, Montenegro, EU officials advanced a phased accession model for Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
EuronewsEuropean Council President António Costa met with leaders from six Western Balkan countries in Montenegro on Friday. The summit aims to accelerate the countries' bids to join the European Union.
Abc NewsEuropean Union and Western Balkan officials gathered Friday in Montenegro to discuss enlargement, with Montenegro positioned as the leading candidate to join in 2028.
EuronewsHungary's prime minister said talks with Ukraine on minority rights are advancing and could allow EU accession negotiations to open in June. The move would end a two-year veto and also advance Moldova's candidacy.
The IndependentCosta spoke in Sarajevo on June 1 about the upcoming summit in Montenegro. The meeting will bring together EU leaders and officials from six Western Balkan candidate countries.
france24.comThe German chancellor suggested associate membership without voting rights during accession talks. Ukrainian officials rejected the idea and called for full membership with voting rights.