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EU enlargement

Since it was founded in 1958, the EU has regularly accepted new member countries. Each applicant country must meet certain requirements before membership is permitted.

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2019 Enlargement Package: "North Macedonia and Albania have delivered on reforms", says Mogherini

"North Macedonia and Albania have done their part of the work; now it is the European Union's turn to fulfil its part," said High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini when presenting the annual Enlargement Package together with Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations.

Wednesday, 29 May, 2019 - 16:11
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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, Albania, in the presence of Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama, Albanian Minister of Interior Sandër Lleshaj, EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos and Frontex Executive Director Fabrice Leggeri.

Tuesday, 21 May, 2019 - 11:48
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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 boosted my confidence in our work,” she adds with a smile on her face.

Friday, 21 December, 2018 - 12:17
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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.

Tuesday, 13 November, 2018 - 18:49
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EU and Western Balkans: Taking forward regional cooperation and reforms

EU and Western Balkans: Taking forward regional cooperation and reforms

Both in New York and Brussels this week, the EU is working with the Western Balkans partners to accelerate reforms and the integration process, including through promoting effective regional cooperation.

Thursday, 27 September, 2018 - 16:57
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