Germany Urges Swift EU Accession for Western Balkan Countries
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has issued a compelling call for the expedited integration of candidate countries from the Western Balkans into the European Union
The EU has set January 21 as the starting date for membership talks with Serbia.
The EU ministers for European Affairs have “acknowledged Serbia’s reform and normalization efforts and the first intergovernmental conference is planned for January 21”, tweeted EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule, writes Deutsche Welle.
"This is an historic event for Serbia, a day that many generations of citizens and numerous governments have awaited," Prime Minister Ivica Dacic said on the national RTS TV network.
One of the key requirements of the EU was for Serbia to normalize its relations with neighboring Kosovo, which declared independence in 2008.
Months of EU-brokered negotiations resulted in an agreement between the two countries in April, although Serbia is yet to recognize its former province as an independent nation.
Despite the start of accession talks, the process is expected to take several years and Serbia’s membership is still in the distant future.
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Recent developments in North Macedonia suggest a further decline in relations with Bulgaria, with the presidential elections serving as a litmus test for the sentiment towards Bulgaria within the country.
Barbara Leaf, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Middle East Affairs, criticized the Yemeni Houthis for their inhumane actions in capturing merchant ships, including the "Galaxy Leader"
In a testament to enduring friendship, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and China
Italy has thrown its weight behind Bulgaria's bid for full-fledged membership in the Schengen area, affirming its steadfast support during Italian President Sergio Mattarella's two-day visit to Bulgaria
In a strategic move aimed at reinforcing Bulgaria's commitment to its European aspirations and tackling corruption, outgoing Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov held a crucial meeting with EU, Ukrainian, US, and British ambassadors
In a statement that underscores the United States' keen interest in Bulgaria's political landscape, US Ambassador Kenneth Merten expressed disappointment at the failure of negotiations to form a government in the country
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