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Greek PM says EU must integrate Western Balkans by 2033 - Politico

(Refiles to give PM's full name in lede parapraph)

Reuters · Jun 10, 2022

Serbia shrugs off pressure from Germany to join EU sanctions on Russia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vuvic appeared to rebuff pressure from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday for Serbia to join European Union sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, saying he did not believe sanctions to be "efficient".

Reuters · Jun 10, 2022

Debate: What ‘European political community’ do we need now?

The war that is taking place in Ukraine is redrawing the geopolitical map across the continent and shaking up Europeans’ presuppositions. It is reshaping their relationship to security, to their neighbours and challenges the European Union to redefine the foundations of the European construction.

The Conversation · May 24, 2022

Germany says Albania and North Macedonia should be allowed to swiftly join EU

Olaf Scholz warns that delay will leave Western Balkans open to ‘outside influence’ like Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022

It's time for EU accession talks with Western Balkans -German chancellor

Talks on Albania's and North Macedonia's accession to the European Union need to start as soon as possible because any delay will make Western Balkans vulnerable to outside influence, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2022

Borrell: EU to help Western Balkans' war-affected economies

The European Union’s foreign policy chief has said the bloc would support the Western Balkan countries to overcome the economic crisis caused by Russia's war on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

EU's Borrell says Western Balkans' accession a priority

The European Union’s foreign policy chief has reaffirmed the 27-country bloc’s desire to integrate the Western Balkans, saying it’s a “strategic priority.”

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022

EU to propose enhancing security of Western Balkans

The European Union will propose enhancing the security and defence of Western Balkans countries to "anchor" the region firmly within the 27-member bloc amid concern about threats from Russia, the EU's foreign policy chief said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

After Ukraine, Europe wonders who's next Russian target

Some European countries watching Russia’s brutal war in Ukraine fear they could be next

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022