Western Balkans

Accelerating Socio-Economic Convergence with the EU for a Better Life 13/05/2025 – 14/05/2025 Location: Hotel Splendid Conference &...

The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East including…

"The Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the cornerstone of peace here and it must be respected. Any actions undermining…

On the occasion of International Roma Day on 8 April, Executive Vice-President for Social Rights, Skills, Quality Jobs and Preparedness,…

04/04/2025 Tirana, Albania The first meeting of the EU-Albania Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) is scheduled...

03/04/2025 Tirana International Hotel Sheshi Skënderbej 8, Tirana, Albania The European Foundation for the Improvement of...

The European Parliament will open an office in Albania to further strengthen its engagement with the Western Balkans.

An EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) report provides an overview of environment and climate achievements in the Western Balkans region,…

EU and Western Balkans leaders met in Brussels on 18 December. The meeting served as an opportunity to pursue the new momentum…

The EU Council today approved conclusions on enlargement covering the six Western Balkans partners, Türkiye, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova,…

Among the key outcomes of the Energy Community's 22nd Ministerial Council was the recommendation to accelerate renewable energy deployment and…

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will continue to support the region’s green and digital transition, EU accession and connectivity efforts, contributing…

Brussels, 5 December 2024 “Check against delivery” Dear Mr President, Madame Speaker, Distinguished Guests, Members...

The Ministers of Home Affairs and Justice of Hungary, representing the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, together…

Last Saturday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen concluded a four-day trip to the Western Balkans. Travelling to the six capitals, she…

"We open the door to specific sectors in the Single Market of the European Union to the companies of our…

In their ambitious Reform Agendas, the five governments commit to socio-economic and fundamental reforms to spur growth and convergence with…

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen starts a four-day trip to the Western Balkans on Wednesday, where she will meet…

In the face of geopolitical uncertainties and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Berlin Process participants reaffirmed the key…

15/10/2024 Conference Europe House, Maršala Tita 62, Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina This years’ meeting of the...

Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz lädt am Montag, 14. Oktober 2024, zum diesjährigen Gipfel des Berlin-Prozesses zum...

EU Commissioner Iliana Ivanova met with Ministers from the Western Balkans in Skopje yesterday and today in a series of meetings.…

The participants will discuss steps taken to consolidate national drug information systems as well as the benefits and challenges of…

"Throughout history this region [the Western Balkans] has often been a frontier between worlds. Between East and West. Between North…

NATO Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy, Ambassador Boris Ruge, held high-level consultations in Sarajevo, Pristina and…

Today, the European Commission announced the sixth investment package under the EU's Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans…

The EU Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.…

The High Representative will attend working sessions and discussions with Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg, Western Balkans Foreign Ministers and representatives of…

The EU Foreign Affairs Council gave its final green light to the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans,…

Members of the Committee on Budgets on Monday have approved the Draft Amending Budget No 1 for the year 2024 by adopting…

In talks with EU member states, MEPs have secured key improvements to a new support facility for the Western Balkans,…

Member states' EU ambassadors today agreed on the Council's negotiating mandate on the Reform and Growth Facility for the Western…

On Wednesday, 7 February 2024, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) will issue an opinion on the Reform and Growth…

We will also continue to support the brave Ukrainian armed forces, to fight off the brutal invaders. So far, the…

A global year of elections has just begun. It is the hour of democracy, also here in Europe. But the…

The European Council reiterates its resolute condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitutes a manifest violation of…

Today, the European Commission announced a new €680 million investment package to support five flagship investments in rail transport and renewable…

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Allied leaders from the Western Balkans in Skopje on Wednesday (22 November 2023).…

Operation MOZAIK 2023 was led by the Slovenian National Police and coordinated by Europol in the framework of the European…

Following today’s Foreign Affairs Council, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell chaired…

Today, the European Commission adopted a new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, with the aim of bringing some of…

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will start a four-day visit to North Macedonia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia,…

The representatives from the EU and the Western Balkans welcomed the results achieved throughout the five years of implementation of…

Tomorrow, Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson will participate in the EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs in Skopje,…

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On deterrence and defence, Allies discussed the next steps in operationalising NATO’s new defence plans, including by assigning forces, developing…

The OECD is pleased to announce Albania’s accession as the 54th member of the Development Centre, strengthening the Centre’s institutional co-operation…

On 13 July, Alexander Schallenberg, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria, Jan Lipavský , Minister of Foreign…

NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Operations, Tom Goffus, reiterated NATO’s steadfast commitment to promote regional stability during a visit to…

The Hague, 25 May 2023 An international law enforcement operation coordinated by Europol has resulted...