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Bulgaria opposes start of accession talks in latest blow to European bloc’s battle for regional influence
Bloc’s ministers fail to break deadlock in stumbling enlargement agenda
Population decline is biggest test facing the Balkans, says president of Nato’s newest member
Governments face mounting criticism and mass protests over handling of pandemic
Compromise deal to be sealed as Brussels seeks to strengthen ties with western Balkans
Draft plan sets stage for battle over North Macedonia and Albania accession hopes
The aftershock of a diplomatic earthquake over accession will take time to subside
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
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