Now playing Next Europe News European Union marks 20 years since 'Big Bang' enlargement One senior analyst said the bloc has prospered overall, but there have been ''bumps on the road, otherwise known as Poland and Hungary and possibly Slovakia''. He warned of the possibility several current EU-hopefuls might also violate the bloc's common values and interests. 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU must enlarge or face 'new Iron Curtain', President Michel warns The European Union must get bigger or risk facing a "new Iron Curtain" along its eastern flank, European Council President Charles Michel said Monday as the bloc marks 20 years since its largest ever enlargement. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News State of the Union: End of the mandate, enlargement and revolution The 9th legislature of the European Parliament has come to an end. We recap the scandals that marred the mandate, but also preview the debate around the 20th anniversary of the EU's biggest enlargement. 26/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. If the EU wants to be a global power, it needs a new 'Big Bang' now At the end of the day, people on both sides of the border must be reassured of the potential for prosperity for the next generation of Europeans. If the past is any indication of the future, we can safely say that the business case is indisputable, Stefano Mallia writes. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Luxembourg Top EU diplomats put Serbia against the wall with Kosovo Brussels has handed Belgrade a dilemma: Either stop obstructing Kosovo's entry into key international organisations or its own EU aspirations will be frozen. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News 'Foreign influence' law pushes Georgia away from EU dream, says Michel The European Union has doubled down on its criticism of the "foreign influence" law proposed by the Georgian government, which critics say will be exploited to silence independent voices. 19/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU urges Georgia not to pass 'foreign influence' law The European Union has strongly warned Georgia against passing a controversial "foreign influence" law. 17/04/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU voters say yes to Ukraine's accession, exclusive poll finds Ukraine is the favourite candidate country to join the EU for European voters, an exclusive IPSOS/Euronews poll reveals but the bloc's enlargement is not among citizens' top priorities ahead of next June's EU elections 04/04/2024
Now playing Next world news Does the European Union have the resources to match its ambitions? Calls to reform the institutions to make the EU more efficient, more democratic and better adapted to contemporary challenges are growing. 31/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU leaders approve opening accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina is a step closer to entering formal talks on its accession to the European Union after the bloc’s 27 leaders green-lighted the move on Thursday. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next world news EU enlargement in the Western Balkans: Expectations and obstacles Despite the progress made by some Western Balkan countries such as North Macedonia and Albania, challenges remain when it comes to EU accession, including unresolved issues such as the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and the need for structural reforms 17/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Framework for Ukraine, Moldova's accession talks ready: EU Commission Ukraine and Moldova could soon make some headway in their paths towards EU membership after the European Commission on Tuesday sent its draft frameworks for accession talks to member states. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels recommends EU membership talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina The European Commission has recommended opening EU accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina, eight years after the Western Balkan country applied to be a member of the bloc. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy 'Eroded democracy' threatens Serbia's EU relations and economic growth For the first time in 12 years, since President Aleksandar Vučić's party has been in power in Serbia, official measures approved in Brussels are sending a clear warning to Serbian authorities: there'll be no more EU funding unless allegations of election fraud are thoroughly investigated. 04/03/2024
Now playing Next Albania Western Balkans leaders pledge to speed up reforms for EU growth plan The leaders of Western Balkan countries agreed Thursday to speed up regional cooperation to benefit more from a new European Union plan of financial aid that will help provide a faster road to membership. 01/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Euroviews. The new €700-million plan for the Western Balkans still needs fixing EU money shouldn't simply continue to flow, for its own sake or on the force of its own inertia, without the ability to guarantee that that money is making the positive difference intended and indeed required, MEP David Lega writes. 27/02/2024
Now playing Next Real Economy EU Enlargement: How Albania's EU bid is driving economic change IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reignited the EU's long-stalled enlargement process. Real Economy reports from Albania, to see how its bid to join the bloc is transforming the country's economy. 21/02/2024
Now playing Next euronews WITNESS Joining the EU: What would it mean for young Moldovans? In December 2023, EU leaders agreed to open accession negotiations with Moldova after the Balkan state received EU candidate status in June 2022. How do Moldovans feel about EU integration? Euronews Correspondent Hans von der Brelie travelled to Moldova to find out. 26/01/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Russia ‘hijacking’ frustration with EU accession - North Macedonia FM Frustration over the delay in North Macedonia's EU accession is creating an opening for Russia to sow discord in the country through an "arsenal" of hybrid warfare, the country's foreign minister has warned. 24/01/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU warns of 'serious consequences' as Bosnian Serbs mark breakaway day Brussels has sounded the alarm over celebrations planned in Bosnia and Herzegovina's post-war Serb region, the Republika Srpska, to mark its breakaway anniversary. 09/01/2024
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