1. News stories
   

   Srebrenica: remembering the past to build a better future together

   The EU takes part in commemorating the Srebrenica genocide, one of the darkest chapters of modern European history. Our duty is to remember and learn from Srebrenica, and to honour the memory of those laid to rest and all those still missing. This is a necessary step to work for a better common

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 11/07/2020

2. News stories
   

   New methodology for EU accession of Western Balkans proposed: More credibility, predictability, dynamism and political steer

   Today, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi presented a new Commission proposal for enhancing the accession process for the countries of the Western Balkans, calling it 'a geo-strategic investment of the EU in a stable, strong, prosperous and united Europe'.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 05/02/2020

3. News stories
   

   Albania and FRONTEX launch the first ever joint operation outside EU

   Today, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex in cooperation with the Albanian authorities, launched the first ever joint operation outside the European Union. This marks a new phase for border cooperation between the EU and Western Balkan partners. The event took place in Tirana,

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 21/05/2019

4. News stories
   

   Cultural heritage inspires women entrepreneurs in Bosnia and Herzegovina

   “This is exactly what I needed,” an entrepreneur from Gracanica, Azemina Ahmedbegovic, said at the end of the cultural heritage exhibition organized by the Association of Business Women in BiH in Sarajevo in December 2018. “Sometimes I get discouraged by a lack of opportunity, but this evening

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 21/12/2018

5. News stories
   

   Putting people first: EU supports public administration reform in Albania

   The European Union is supporting Albania’s efforts to provide quality public services for its citizens and move closer to European good administration practices.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 13/11/2018

6. News stories
   

   Adventure, culture and nature in Western Balkans – EU supports sustainable tourism for exchange and growth

   By developing unique and sustainable tourism models based on natural, traditional and cultural values and promoting the best features of the Western Balkans, the European Union helps boost economic development, generate income and jobs and increase cross-border cooperation in the region’s most

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 13/08/2018

7. News stories
   

   A clear EU path ahead for Tirana and Skopje

   This week, the EU institutions and Member States reaffirmed their unequivocal support to the European perspective of the Western Balkans. While recognising the progress achieved, they underlined the continued need to focus on fundamental reforms.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 29/06/2018

8. Summits
   

   EU and Western Balkans Summit: Strengthening cooperation at all levels to support the region’s transformation

   The EU – Western Balkans Summit in Sofia today reaffirmed the EU's commitment towards its Western Balkans partners, reiterating the region's belonging to the European family. The Summit has set out actions to strengthen cooperation in the areas of connectivity, security and rule of law.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 17/05/2018

9. News stories
   

   EU investment in Bosnia Herzegovina: From 30 m2 to a dairy farm with more than 100 employees

   In the Western Balkans, the prospect of EU membership is an important driver for economic reform essential to enhance trade and investments. The trade flow between the EU and the Western Balkans has over the past 10 years more than doubled, reaching almost 44 billion Euros in 2016. Trade is largely

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 07/05/2018

10. News stories
    

    Turkey: Summit relaunches open and constructive dialogue

    At the EU-Turkey Leader’s Meeting in Varna, Bulgaria on 26 March, the European Union reconfirmed its readiness to keep up the dialogue with Turkey and to work together to overcome current difficulties with a view to unleashing the potential of EU-Turkey partnership.

    Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 27/03/2018

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