The 26th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro provisionally closed the accession negotiations on Chapter 21 (Trans-European Networks). In the current geopolitical context, enlargement is, more than ever, a geostrategic investment in peace, security, stability and prosperity. I am pleased to see that another chapter of negotiations with Montenegro is being closed today, at […]
EU and Montenegro make progress in accession negotiations
The 24th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro last December 16 provisionally closed accession negotiations on chapters 3 (right of establishment and freedom to provide services), 4 (free movement of capital), 6 (company law), 11 (agriculture and rural development) and 13 (fisheries). If necessary, the EU will revert to these chapters in due course. […]
Enlargement Package 2025 shows progress towards EU membership by the main enlargement partners
On 4 November, the European Commission adopted its annual Enlargement Package, which presents a comprehensive assessment of the progress made by the enlargement partners over the last twelve months. This year’s package reaffirms that the momentum of enlargement is high on the EU’s agenda of priorities. It also confirms that the accession of new Member […]
Enlargement: how do countries join the EU?
EU enlargement is a way to foster peace and stability in Europe, increase prosperity for Europeans and create opportunities for companies. Countries preparing to join benefit from closer ties with the EU, stronger support for fundamental rights as well as from funding and expertise from the EU to make the process easier. In November 2023, […]
Political agreement for the 7th military support tranche to Ukraine with additional € 500 M
The Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine. Before the Council discussion, the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, shortly addressed EU ministers via video conference, and briefed them about the latest developments on the ground and Ukraine’s current priorities. Ministers reassured him that the EU collective endeavour will continue for […]
Josep Borrell’s statement on the alignment of some countries regarding measures threatening Ukraine’s independence
On 21 April 2022, the Council adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/6601. The Council decided to add two individuals to the list of persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in the Annex to Decision 2014/145/CFSP. The Candidate Countries North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania2, the country of the Stabilisation and Association Process and […]