Tag: eu
Macedonia 02.03.22 | 17:29

Double EU standards: Will Ukraine start accession negotiations ahead of Macedonia, and maybe become a member?

Recent events in Ukraine and the military conflict have once again demonstrated the EU’s double standards. Suddenly Brussels has become more interested in Ukraine than in Macedonia and other Western Balkan countries. For the EU, it is now more important whether future members will support sanctions...
World 01.03.22 | 20:32

EU Parliament supports granting candidate status to Ukraine

The European Parliament adopted the resolution asking for an EU candidate status for Ukraine. The move was fast-tracked after Ukraine yesterday demanded for quick EU accession in light of the Russian attack. The resolution was adopted with 637 votes in favor and only 13 votes against and 26 abstained....
Macedonia 01.03.22 | 13:17

Osmani: EU to urgently unblock start of accession negotiations with Skopje and Tirana

The European Union should urgently unblock the start of accession negotiations with Macedonia and Albania and must not allow the Western Balkans to be left as an open issue and an open wound, Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani said Tuesday in terms of how likely it is for the Ukraine situation to spill over...
Macedonia 01.03.22 | 11:08

Macedonian nationals to be able to travel to EU countries by showing proof of EMA-approved vaccine or proof of Covid recovery

As of March 1, Macedonian citizens will be able to travel to EU countries if they have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have recovered from the disease. This comes after the European Council recommended lifting the ban on non-essential travel for persons from non-EU countries. Although this...
World 28.02.22 | 23:17

Eight eastern EU states call for immediate EU accession talks with Ukraine

Eight EU member states from the east of the continent called that Ukraine is immediately given an EU candidate status, and that accession talks begin immediately. From the Macedonian point of view, it’s interesting that among them is Bulgaria, which is currently blocking Macedonia from opening...
World 28.02.22 | 20:43

Ukraine is requesting EU membership

Ukraine is seeking urgent EU membership, as a form of solidarity from the European countries. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed the request today, and addressed it to France, which holds the rotating EU Presidency, and the heads of the three top EU institutions. Zelensky signed the application in a...
Macedonia 08.02.22 | 21:39

EU hasn’t fulfilled its promise, but Macedonia should remain committed to EU goals, says the Council of Europe

The EU’s unfulfilled promise to open accession talks with Macedonia has fueled political instability, uncertainty and disappointment, but encouraged authorities, the opposition and civil society to remain committed to their European goals and to continue working with the Council of Europe, the...
Balkans 09.01.22 | 15:54

EU to introduce “travel authorization” for Western Balkan travelers

The European Travel Information and Authorization System has not yet announced when the new rules will take effect, but according to previous announcements, maybe as early as this spring. Western Balkan citizens will have to apply for a travel authorisation or “instant visa” which will cost...
Macedonia 05.01.22 | 11:45

Only the Government is silent: Macedonian Bulgarians urge Petkov and Radev not give in to Macedonia veto

Macedonian Bulgarian organizations in a letter to President Rumen Radev, Prime Minister Kiril Petkov, Parliament Speaker Nikola Minchev, and parties represented in the Parliament urge Bulgaria to maintain its clear and categorical position regarding the start of Macedonia’s EU accession talks.  They...
Macedonia 21.12.21 | 20:07

Nikoloski: Macedonia can’t open its EU accession talks because of the high levels of corruption

Macedonia can’t open its EU accession talks because of Zoran Zaev’s corruption, said VMRO-DPMNE Vice President Aleksandar Nikoloski in an Alfa TV interview. Macedonia is 111th in the world in fighting corruption. The EU can’t open accession talks with us while the situation remains...
Macedonia 17.12.21 | 14:26

No mention of enlargement or Macedonia in the European Council conclusions

The conclusions adopted by the European Council do not even mention adding new countries to the Union, or Macedonia by name. Bulgaria vetoed the opening of EU accession talks with Macedonia again, with Albania stuck by default, and the conclusions do not even offer some hope to the two countries. There...
Macedonia 14.12.21 | 09:48

EU ministers begin the European Council, with Bulgaria expected to veto Macedonia again

Foreign Ministers of the EU member states are meeting today at the start of the European Council, in a meeting where it is expected that they will again block the opening of EU accession talks with Macedonia. Bulgaria is vetoing the accession talks as it demands major new concessions from Macedonia in...
Macedonia 13.12.21 | 15:51

Again no accession talks date for Macedonia in the conclusions prepared by the European Council

EU member state diplomats have prepared conclusions for the European Council that takes place tomorrow. According to the MIA news agency, the conclusions will again not set a date when Macedonia can begin its accession talks, and will have the usual encouragement and words of comfort that the country...
Macedonia 13.12.21 | 15:35

No support in the EU to let Albania go ahead with its accession talks without Macedonia

The MIA news agency reports that there is no support among EU countries to split Macedonia and Albania in their accession talks bid. This means that Albania will not be allowed to advance alone, ahead of Macedonia, as Bulgaria continues to veto Macedonia’s accession talks. Ahead of the European...
Macedonia 10.12.21 | 22:49

Foreign Minister Osmani now hopes that the accession talks date will be given sometime in January

With the certain failure of the push to get Macedonia to open its EU accession talks in December, Foreign Minister Bujar Osmani told Telma TV that he sees a chance in January. The European Council holds a summit on Tuesday, and it is clear that Bulgaria will keep its veto against Macedonia, and block...
Macedonia 10.12.21 | 13:05

US urges EU to start talks with Macedonia, Albania after Bulgaria announced it will block only Skopje

Both Albania and Macedonia have implemented tough, substantial reforms, and both deserve to move forward on their path to EU accession, the US Department of State told VOA. It is crucial for the European Union to abide by its commitments, which means opening accession talks with both Macedonia and Albania...
Macedonia 09.12.21 | 16:48

Despite Bulgaria’s “NO”, Grubi tries to assure the public that opening EU accession talks is still possible

The claim by First Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi that there is a chance the European Union allows Macedonia to open its EU accession talks in the first few months of 2022, reminded the public on a similar claim made by member of Parliament Kastriot Rexhepi. Rexhepi was widely believed to have been...
Macedonia 07.12.21 | 15:11

Mickoski: I expect start of EU negotiations in just over a week

I expect the country to start negotiations with the EU in just over a week from today, because it deserves it not only because of the reforms, but simply because of everything the Macedonian citizens did and Macedonia deserves to have the start of negotiations, the leader of VMRO DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski...
Macedonia 06.12.21 | 21:06

Commissioner Varhelyi warns that the delays in the EU accession of Macedonia and Albania affect trust in the EU

European Enlargement Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi warned that the delays in EU integration of Macedonia and Albania are influencing trust in the EU in the Western Balkan region. Varhelyi spoke virtually at the Sofia Forum for the Western Balkans – the event was held in Bulgaria, the country that...
Macedonia 28.11.21 | 15:54

New ruling coalition in Bulgaria likely to maintain the hardline position toward Macedonia

The group of political parties that are trying to form the next Bulgarian Government agreed to maintain its unified position toward Macedonia, indicating that the country can’t expect much progress at the European Council meeting in mid December. Representatives from the PP party, which narrowly...
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