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Enlargement & Neighbourhood
The challenges of the petroleum sector
How can the refining sector contribute to the reduction of transport greenhouse gas emissions and the improvement of air quality?
Juncker recommends visa liberalisation for Ukraine, Georgia, Kosovo
Est. 3minEuropean Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Friday the EU should offer visa-free short-stay travel to the bloc for Ukraine, Georgia and Kosovo - all three locked in bitter disputes with Russia.
Bosnia and Herzegovina to apply for EU membership early
Est. 2minBosnia and Herzegovina will submit its application for EU membership in the New Year, bringing up its planned submission date from January 2017. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Opening of chapters a historic step for Serbia
Est. 7minOn 14 December, nearly two years after the launch of accession negotiations with the EU, Serbia opened the first two chapters, on financial control, and the normalization of relations with Kosovo. EURACTIV Serbia reports.
Brussels unveils controversial plan for EU border force
Est. 6minThe European Commission unveiled plans Tuesday (15 December) for a new border and coastguard force that can intervene even without the host country's consent, saying it had to restore security threatened by the migration crisis.
Croatia hopes for new government by Christmas
Est. 3minNearly a month on from its parliamentary elections, Croatia may finally be a step closer to having a government, with the third party option destined to decide the country’s future political landscape.
EU warms to Turkey, Serbia membership bids
Est. 4minThe European Union revived Turkey's membership bid on Monday (14 Dcember) and opened accession talks with Serbia, showing how a migration crisis and Russia's presence in the Balkans has prompted the EU to rethink plans to stop expanding.
The Green Climate Fund’s not-so-green partners
Est. 5minThe first projects of the Green Climate Fund have been approved. But the Fund's credibility has been tarnished by agreements with commercial banks involved in coal projects, like Deutsche Bank. EURACTIV France reports.
Norway gives COP21 a cold shoulder
Est. 3minEnvironmental groups have called on Norway to change its economy, which is heavily based on exports of oil and gas, after the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21). But Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg insists this won't happen.
Bokova: There was opposition in Bulgaria against membership application
Est. 7minTwenty years ago, on 15 December 1995, Bulgaria presented its EU membership application, ending months of uncertainty over its geopolitical aspirations. On the occasion of this anniversary, EURACTIV spoke to several political figures from that period.
Serbia’s defence minister fired over sexist slur on journalist
Est. 3minSerbia's defence minister was to be dismissed Monday, after making a sexist remark to a female journalist that prompted a storm of criticism in the Balkan country. EURACTIV Serbia reports.
Swiss edge toward possible ‘Swexit’ from EU bilateral pacts
Est. 3minSwitzerland threatened yesterday (4 December) to impose unilateral curbs on immigration should it fail to agree with the European Union on limiting the influx into a country where nearly a quarter of the population is foreign.
Police operation exposes Kosovo jihadist links
Est. 3minItalian and Kosovo police have detained four Kosovo citizens allegedly linked to the Islamic State group (IS) for spreading Islamist propaganda and for making threats against Pope Francis and a former US ambassador.
Merkel accused of pandering to Erdogan
Est. 2minThe European People's Party (EPP) has reiterated its opposition to EU membership for Turkey, despite the agreement that was reached on Sunday (29 November). EURACTIV Germany reports.
Serbs question renewed US interest in Western Balkans
Est. 6minVisits by US Vice President Joseph Biden, and Secretary of State John Kerry, to the Western Balkans, just seven days apart, have been welcomed in the region as confirmation that Washington has not lost interest, after the major role it played in the 1990s.
Member states deepen development aid diversion to refugees
Est. 5minThe Global South is losing out, as EU members dig into their development aid budgets to meet the costs of their asylum policies. EURACTIV France reports.
UN decries stopping refugees at borders
Est. 5minThe United Nations yesterday (24 November) condemned new restrictions on refugees that have left around 1,000 migrants stuck at the main border crossing into Macedonia from Greece, denied entry due to their nationalities in violation of international law.
Sweden ends open door policy for asylum seekers
Est. 4minStockholm wants to dramatically decrease the influx of asylum seekers coming into the country. Sweden will observe minimum standards for asylum policies under EU law and international rules, the government announced on Tuesday (24 November).
Turkey lines up cabinet with Erdogan’s son-in-law in key post
Est. 3minTurkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu today (24 November) unveiled a new cabinet stacked with loyal allies of President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an - including his son-in-law who was named energy minister.
Conditions worsen for refugees stranded at Balkan borders
Est. 4minNew border controls in the Western Balkans are leaving refugees stranded behind barbed wire as temperatures start to plunge, and aid agencies warned that the clampdown would lead to a rise in smuggling.
Riots rage in Kosovo over Serbia relations
Est. 3minRiots erupted in Kosovo yesterday (18 November) in a deepening crisis over relations with former ruler Serbia, with protesters setting fire to garbage containers and government vehicles in the capital Pristina.
Artful wording to allow Germany to impose a limit on refugee numbers
Est. 4minThe use of language when discussing refugee policy in Germany has taken on a new dimension, as the government discusses "refugee quotas" within the context of a deal with Turkey. EURACTIV's partner Tagesspiegel reports.
Turkey calls on the EU to envisage ‘a new beginning’
Est. 7minAn official close to Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu told EURACTIV that the summit between Turkey and the EU expected by the end of this month could be “a new beginning” in the relations.
Berlin ostracises CSU politician who linked Paris to refugee crisis
Est. 7minGermany's ruling coalition has mostly agreed not to use the Paris attacks to fuel the refugee debate, but not everyone has followed this course. EURACTIV's partner Tagesspiegel reports.