European parties are failing to engage citizens on the importance of EU enlargement as they fear a bad reaction, which is allowing a negative narrative on security
Media mentions – EU enlargement
As much as enlargement is necessary for geopolitical reasons, the EU must do its homework before going ahead with accepting new countries
It was a strong signal to Russia, but not only that. It demonstrated the EU’s capacity to take firm decisions, to expand and to fulfil conditions
Tefta Kelmendi analyses the positive impact of EU enlargement as well as its potential obstacles
Engjellushe Morina on the importance of EU enlargement to the Eastern and Western Balkans
I don’t think there will be another ‘big bang’, that wouldn’t work
It is crucial to use the current momentum and to decide to open accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina at the European Council later this week
Karoline Edtstadler says the EU must keep its promises
Engjellushe Morina comments on how the Ukraine war relaunched the EU expansion project
The credible enlargement process is the best answer to any third-party’s interference. It would be economically insane [for European countries] to look elsewhere.
Miroslav Lajčák comments on Moscow’s and Beijing’s interference in the Western Balkans