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Premier welcomes French proposals as potential basis for compromise on tensions with Bulgaria
MPs move to lift veto on accession talks but North Macedonia could reject conditions brokered by France
PM Petkov removed in confidence vote that threatens deal to lift veto on North Macedonia accession talks
Berlin throws its weight behind unblocking stalled enlargement process
Central bank agrees to help five European countries counter market fallout from Ukraine war
Kiril Petkov signals end to Sofia’s obstruction of neighbour’s bid to join bloc
Voters punish Zoran Zaev for deadlocked EU-accession talks and slow economic progress
Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia to launch own border-free travel and business zone amid frustration with Brussels
Photographer Matteo de Mayda captures the country’s football scene as the national team makes its European Championship debut
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…
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