80 arrests and more than 37,700 cultural goods seized in major art trafficking bust
Europol, INTERPOL, and the World Customs Organization (WCO) supported investigators from 23 countries in the fight against criminals who exploit…
European Peace Facility: EU Council adopts further support of North Macedonian Army
The EU Council today adopted an assistance measure worth €15 million under the European Peace Facility (EPF). The objective is…
UN and Member States condemn US Executive Order imposing sanctions on the ICC
The Internation Criminal Court and many international leaders condemn the issuance by the US of an Executive Order seeking to…
Eurojust and Europol supported disruption of counterfeiting cash group: 12 arrests
Eurojust and Europol supported an operation that put a halt to a criminal group that produced and sold counterfeit euro…
Europol warns consumers to be mindful about fake medicines offered online
Between April and November 2024, law enforcement, judicial, customs, medical and anti-doping authorities from 30 countries joined forces in Operation…
EU and North Macedonia sign new EU Security and Defence Partnership
On 19 November, the EU and North Macedonia signed a Security and Defence Partnership. This new political framework for dialogue and…
EU Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package: Main points and reactions
Today, the EU Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and…
Western Balkans: President von der Leyen underlines commitment to the region
Last Saturday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen concluded a four-day trip to the Western Balkans. Travelling to the six capitals, she…
North Macedonia: Statement by President von der Leyen with Prime Minister Mickoski
"It is very good to hear that you are so committed to your accession path towards the European Union. North…
Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia: EU Commission approves Reform Agendas
In their ambitious Reform Agendas, the five governments commit to socio-economic and fundamental reforms to spur growth and convergence with…
Western Balkans: EU Commission President von der Leyen starts four-day trip
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen starts a four-day trip to the Western Balkans on Wednesday, where she will meet…
Main results and statements of the Berlin Process Summit
In the face of geopolitical uncertainties and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Berlin Process participants reaffirmed the key…
European Peace Facility adopts 2nd support to the Army of North Macedonia
The EU Council has adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €13 million with the aim of strengthening the capacities…
Eurojust support: Alleged large-scale coin forger arrested in Kosovo
With support provided via the Western Balkans Criminal Justice Project, hosted by Eurojust, an alleged large-scale coin forger has been…
North Macedonia: UNECE helps design bankable project proposals for energy efficiency and renewables
In North Macedonia, assisting households to make investments in green technologies not only supports climate action, but also helps them…
North Macedonia: EU Commission disburses €50m in financial support
The Commission provided €50 million in loans to North Macedonia this week. This is the first tranche of the ongoing Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA)…
Diplomatic rotation: EU HR Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of…
EU Council approves enlargement conclusions
The EU Council has approved conclusions on enlargement for the six Western Balkans partners, Türkiye and – for the first…
EU Commission adopts 2023 Enlargement package
Today, the European Commission adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the…
EU Commission President’s Press Conference with PM Kovachevski of North Macedonia
I must say that this is amazing to see the progress that North Macedonia has done. And your determination to…
North Macedonia’s Foreign Minister to visit Finland
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will host North Macedonia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Bujar Osmani in Finland on…
EU Commissioners to attend the EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs, 26-27 October 2023
Tomorrow, Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson will participate in the EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs in Skopje,…
NATO SG meets with the Foreign Minister of North Macedonia, 13 September 2023
On Wednesday 13 September 2023, the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jens Stoltenberg, will meet with the Foreign Minister of the…
Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits the Republic of North Macedonia
From 3rd to 5th September 2023, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer was in the Republic…
North Macedonia: Visit of Foreign Affairs Ministers on behalf of EU HRVP Borrell
On 13 July, Alexander Schallenberg, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria, Jan Lipavský , Minister of Foreign…
EU Council endorses €100m assistance to North Macedonia
The assistance will contribute to strengthening North Macedonia’s resilience in a challenging economic context. The economy of North Macedonia has…
Agenda of the European Political Community summit, 1 June 2023
Agenda highlights The second meeting of the European Political Community will bring together leaders from across...
Western Balkans: Eurojust launches new project to enhance judicial cooperation
The Hague, 15 May 2023 Available in: Albanian Bosnian Macedonian Serbian The Western Balkans Criminal...
OSCE: Daria Herasymchuk alerts about the situation of Ukrainian children
Kyiv, 12 April 2023 At the request of the Ukrainian delegation, the presidency of North...
Security: OSCE Chairman-in-Office visits ABL with EUMM
Tbilisi, 11 April 2023 EUMM hosted today the OSCE Chairman-in-Office and Foreign Minister of the...
North Macedonia: Statement by HR Borrell after his meeting with President Pendarovski
Brussels, 17 March 2023 Check against delivery! Thank you. Thank you, President, [of North Macedonia,...
Media advisory – High Level meeting of Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue in Ohrid
Brussels, 17 March 2023 On Saturday 18 March, High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will convene...
Bilateral stabilisation: EU HR Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi in Albania and North Macedonia
Brussels, 15 March 2023 High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, and Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Oliver Várhelyi, will...
Agenda highlights: EU – North Macedonia Stabilisation and Association Council, 17 March 2023
Brussels, 13 March 2023 North Macedonia and the EU will meet on 17 March 2023...
Bilateral stabilisation: EU HR/VP Borrell travels to Albania and North Macedonia
Brussels, 13 March 2023 The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of...
Border management: EU concludes agreement with North Macedonia on Frontex cooperation
Brussels, 24 February 2023 The Council gave today its final green light to an agreement...
North Macedonia: EU Commission proposes up to €100m in assistance
Brussels, 6 February 2023 The Commission is today proposing to provide up to €100 million in Macro-financial Assistance (MFA)...
North Macedonia: Remarks by EU HRVP Borrell ahead of the meeting with Foreign Minister Osmani
Brussels, 31 January 2023 Check against delivery! Good evening to everybody and in particular to...
North Macedonia: IMF Board approves about €530m liquidity line
Link November 22, 2022 The IMF Executive Board approved November 21 a two-year arrangement for...
Border management: EU signs agreement with North Macedonia
Brussels, 26 October 2022 Today, the European Union and North Macedonia signed an agreement on...
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Main results: Justice and Home Affairs Council, 13-14 October 2022
Brussels, 14 October 2022 Home Affairs (14 October) Schengen Area Ministers exchanged views on the...
Frontex operational cooperation: EU Council decides to sign an agreement with North Macedonia
Brussels, 13 October 2022 The Council today adopted a decision to sign an agreement on...
2022 Enlargement package: EU Commission assesses reforms in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
Brussels, 12 October 2022 Today, the European Commission adopted its 2022 Enlargement Package, providing a...
EU Commission Vice-President Schinas on Western Balkan tour
Brussels, 3 October 2022 With irregular border crossings along the Western Balkan route continuing to...
Western Balkans: EU Commission proposes Frontex cooperation with North Macedonia
Brussels, 26 September 2022 The Commission proposed on 23 September the signing and conclusion of an agreement between the...
North Macedonia’s path to compliance with EU investment protection – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 25 July 2022 See question(s) : E-002045/2022 EN E-002045/2022 Answer given by Mr Várhelyi...
EU leaders on start of accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia
Brussels, 19 July 2022 Today the EU opened accession negotiations with Albania. This follows a...
Address by President von der Leyen at the Parliament of North Macedonia
Skopje, 14 July 2022 Thank you dear President Pendarovski, Dear Speaker Xhaferi, Honourable Members of...
Joint Statement by Josep Borrell Antony Blinken on North Macedonia’s EU Accession
Brussels, 11 July 2022 At this critical moment in European history, marked by the unjustifiable...
Albania and North Macedonia: MEPs urge EU Council to start accession talks
Brussels, 19 May 2022 The Parliament urges the Council to open negotiations on EU membership...