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Chizhov remarks set to further anger critics who say French leader risks undermining bloc
Incoming EC president warns Russia and China are ready to step into the gap
The bloc’s mishandling of both Syria and the Balkans exposes a fundamental weakness
Albania and North Macedonia say reforms and name deal with Greece could be under threat
Bloc should open talks with North Macedonia and Albania, then reform itself
US urges President Macron to allow formal negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania
Paris wants bloc’s enlargement process be made more demanding and reversible
The region can be the symbol of vision and strength that our common project needs
EU foreign ministers this week postponed a decision on whether to open membership ne…
North Macedonia and Albania deserve to start membership talks
Albania and North Macedonia demand talks to join bloc must start by autumn
Fears on enlargement and Tirana political woes hold Albania and North Macedonia back
Fears mount in Skopje and Tirana that some members of bloc are wavering
Brussels will lose sway in Balkans and boost rivals if it rejects Skopje, says minister
Accord over Former Yugoslav Republic highlights crucial role of Greece in region’s stability
Pendarovski’s victory signals support for 2018 accord changing country’s name
Merkel and Macron tell 6 aspirant nations to pursue political stability
Zoran Zaev relishes accession prospect as North Macedonia counters Russia’s influence
Narrow parliamentary majority for Tsipras ends long-running west Balkans dispute
Dissident lawmakers from small parties help Syriza secure narrow victory in parliament
Fiscal rectitude and diplomatic success with Macedonia change international view of PM
Tsipras favoured to win slim majority in Friday’s vote as tens of thousands demonstrate
Greek parliament should ratify deal with its Balkan neighbour
Narrow victory paves way for final resolution of long-running Macedonia name dispute
Rightwing nationalist party pulls out of government over naming deal with Macedonia
