EU enlargement

EU News

Costa: Europe's enlargement benefits us all

António Costa used his address to the Euronews EU Enlargement Summit to set out why enlargement is an investment rather than a burden, from the 26 million jobs created since 2004 to Montenegro’s push to join by 2028.

3 November 2026

EU News

Armenia to apply for EU membership in 2027 or 2028, PM tells Euronews

Armenia could formally apply to join the EU in 2027 or 2028, PM Nikol Pashinyan told Euronews. He called EU membership a strategic choice to protect democracy, said Armenians must choose between Brussels and Russia’s Eurasian bloc, and rejected warnings that Armenia could become the next Ukraine.

3 November 2026

Europe News

Serbia's new leaders unlikely to recognise Kosovo, says Rama

Edi Rama says Serbia’s new government remains “completely closed towards recognising Kosovo” and remains reluctant to impose sanctions on Russia.

3 November 2026

Europe News

North Macedonia leader snaps over Bulgaria's demands

North Macedonia says its two-decade long EU bid is threatened by Sofia's demand that Skopje recognise the Bulgarian minority living in the Balkan country.

3 November 2026

EU News

French elections could threaten EU enlargement, Croatian PM says

Croatian premier Andrej Plenković told Euronews that the growing Eurosceptism in French politics are potential obstacles to EU's enlargement process.

3 November 2026

EU News

Ukraine cannot be permanently shut out of EU market, PM says

Ukraine’s PM tells Euronews that EU limits on Ukrainian wheat and grain must be transitional, with clear exit conditions, not a permanent restriction.

3 November 2026

Europe Today

Montenegro to join EU by 2028 'very realistic', says ambassador

Petar Marković, Montenegro's ambassador to the EU, said his country is the "frontrunner" among the EU candidate countries.

3 November 2026

Europe Today

Enlargement Summit kicks off in Brussels as US midterms test Trump

Brussels hosts the Euronews Enlargement Summit as Montenegro, Albania and Ukraine push for EU membership. We speak to the EU ambassadors of Montenegro, Petar Marković, and Ukraine, Taras Kachka. Plus: Republican strategist Matt Klink on how today's US midterms test Donald Trump.

3 November 2026

EU News

EU enlargement at a turning point as leaders meet for Euronews summit

Leaders meet at Euronews’ second Enlargement Summit at a pivotal moment for EU expansion. Montenegro is held back by bilateral disputes, Albania by protests, while Moldova and Ukraine make uneven progress. The Commission’s roadmaps risk widening the gap between frontrunners and stalled candidates.

3 November 2026

EU News

EU begins talks on tougher safeguards with Montenegro

EU governments are divided over proposed safeguards for future members, including a 15-year probation period and the possible suspension of voting rights, as Montenegro becomes the test case for tougher enlargement rules.

28 October 2026

EU News

Serbia’s student victory raises hopes of EU reset

The Student List’s election win ends Vučić’s 14-year rule and raises hopes of an EU reset, but its stance on Russia sanctions and Kosovo leaves Brussels cautious.

26 October 2026

EU News

EU welcomes ‘new chapter’ for Serbia after student movement victory

EU leaders and senior officials welcomed the Student List’s election win in Serbia, offering support for reforms and a path to membership after Vučić conceded defeat.

26 October 2026

Europe Today

'Historical moment' for Serbia following Vučić defeat

An "extraordinary historical moment" for Serbian democracy, says top political scientist from the University of Belgrade. Bojan Vranić gives his comments on the recent election results.

26 October 2026

Europe Today

Serbia election results expected to be ‘very tight’, analyst says

Berta López Domènech, an analyst at the European Policy Centre, said this is the first time an alternative to Serbia’s current leader, Aleksandar Vučić, has “real options” ahead of Sunday’s snap elections.

23 October 2026

Europe Today

Diplomatic damage control in Oslo as Kyiv says US intel restored

Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn, penning this newsletter in the early hours from Brussels. In this edition: The diplomatic push to revive Ukraine peace talks, and how Hungary has surprised diplomats by stalling Kyiv’s accession talks.

21 October 2026

EU News

Commissioners push back against cuts to EU’s global cooperation budget

Five Commissioners, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, warn that Ireland’s proposed 17% cut to Global Europe would erode the EU’s influence and security, as Council President Costa readies a new compromise for a 26 November summit.

20 October 2026