Europe News Is risk of ‘brain drain’ overlooked in the EU’s enlargement process? The EU’s enlargement process risks deepening a “brain drain” in the Western Balkans as skilled workers from newer members may migrate looking for opportunities. Experts say targeted measures must be put in place. 31/10/2025
Europe News Hungary's enlargement policy: No to Ukraine, yes to Western Balkans Hungary opposes Ukraine's accession to the EU, threatening a veto, but Budapest is not against EU enlargement entirely: Prime Minister Orbán backs the Western Balkans and supports Moldova and Georgia in a complex balancing act. 30/10/2025
Economy EU inks agriculture deal with Ukraine but political obstacles remain The EU’s new export agreement with Ukraine comes into effect on Wednesday, even as Hungary, Poland and Slovakia maintain a ban on Ukrainian agricultural imports — a move that underscores the challenges of integrating Ukraine’s vast farming sector into the European Union. 29/10/2025
Europe News EU now 'more assertive' to help candidate countries fight interference The EU has a "responsibility" to help candidate countries stay on their European path, the bloc's enlargement chief said this week ahead of the release of the annual review of the accession process. 29/10/2025
Europe News Serbia’s EU bid: Necessity-driven joint ambition despite hurdles Serbia remains committed to joining the EU — but the unresolved status of Kosovo, waning public support, and regional rivalries continue to block its path. Ahead of Euronews’ EU Enlargement Summit on November 4, Euronews Srbija outlines the current status of Serbia’s perspective on its EU accession. 29/10/2025
Europe News 56% of citizens support EU enlargement, new Eurobarometer poll shows The European Union's enlargement policy has gained political momentum since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Candidates and member states will meet in Brussels on 4 November for a debate organised and hosted by Euronews. 28/10/2025
Europe News EU enlargement: How to end the wait? EU hopefuls from the Western Balkans have faced a years-long delay on their membership path. Ahead of its flagship enlargement summit on 4 November, Euronews examines the reasons why the process has lost momentum in recent years and why some of the region's citizens now have reservations. 27/10/2025
Europe News European Council President Costa joins Euronews' EU Enlargement Summit Euronews' EU Enlargement Summit will bring together Moldova’s President Maia Sandu, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, and the prime ministers of Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia together with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. 21/10/2025
Serbia VDL keeps the door open to EU enlargement on Western Balkans tour The European Commission chief continued her Western Balkans tour on Wednesday with a visit to Serbia, urging the country to double its pace on its path to full EU membership. 15/10/2025
The Europe Conversation Exclusive: Romania's President Dan pushes for Moldova and Ukraine’s EU bid, challenging Hungary In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that technical negotiations for Moldova’s EU accession will begin following a pro-European vote, despite Hungary’s veto on Ukraine. 02/10/2025
Europe News EU mulls tweaking rules to end Hungarian veto on Ukraine's accession Under a new plan pitched by European Council President António Costa, the opening of accession clusters will require a qualified majority, rather than the unanimity of all 27 member states. 29/09/2025
Europe News How Orthodox religion is a tool for hybrid war in Moldova's elections The Moldovan government and the EU denounced a Russian disruption campaign ahead of the 28 September elections in the country. Security experts in Chișinău say the Russian and the local Orthodox Churches are playing a destabilising role. 05/09/2025
Europe in Motion What do EU citizens think about new countries joining the bloc? Young EU citizens show the highest level of support for EU candidate countries' accession once all membership criteria have been met, with Ukrainian membership particularly popular. 05/09/2025
Europe News EU resists 'difficult' decoupling of Ukraine and Moldova's accession Ukraine's bid to join the EU is paralysed by Hungary's veto, a situation that has prevented Moldova from advancing in its application. 02/09/2025
Europe News EU negotiations would shield Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies: sources The heads of Ukraine's top anti-graft bodies were in Ukraine earlier this week for a meeting with the Commissioner for enlargement. 28/08/2025
Europe News EU leaders visit Moldova with message of solidarity for Chișinău Ahead of the Moldovan parliamentary elections on 28 September, the leaders of France, Germany and Poland visited Chișinău on the 34th anniversary of Moldova's independence. 27/08/2025
The Europe Conversation 'We have a lot to do’: President Vučić insists Serbia’s EU membership remains crucial Serbia’s president told Euronews his country faces significant challenges, saying "we have a lot to do, many things to do" while balancing protest demands with preparations for Expo 2027 and ongoing EU membership negotiations. 26/08/2025
World News EU's position taken into account by Ukraine and US, Kyiv official says Europe rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting with Donald Trump on Monday in an "exceptional format," Ukraine's ambassador to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov, told Euronews. 22/08/2025
Europe News Why Ukraine's new anti-corruption law spells trouble for its EU hopes Ukraine's new law undermining the independence of two anti-corruption agencies spells trouble for its desire to join the European Union. 24/07/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen asks Zelenskyy to explain new anti-corruption law The European Commission is hardening its tone in response to Ukraine's new law weakening the independence of two anti-corruption agencies. 23/07/2025