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European Commission president offers to increase funding for countries waiting to join the bloc
New leadership seeks to pass reforms and capitalise on fresh focus on Balkan region amid Ukraine war
Western pressure for the two sides to resolve longstanding differences has intensified with the war in Ukraine
Nato country is seeking EU membership but parliamentary poll result on June 11 could determine whether it continues to look to the west
NGOs and press organisations receiving funding from abroad would be labelled ‘foreign agents’
Kyiv is delivering ‘very fast’ on political reforms, says deputy prime minister
Brussels says Kyiv is moving rapidly on change despite punishing wartime conditions
It is important for both sides that Kyiv meets the same standards as other applicants
Also in today’s newsletter: Cyprus goes to the polls with few fresh options
Also in today’s newsletter: ending patent protection for drugs and Europe’s inefficient energy market
Member states call on bloc’s leadership to be frank about huge hurdles facing Kyiv’s integration
War is waking up western governments to the need for more vigorous diplomacy in the Balkans
Refusal to resume work at public institutions reflects their deep resentment of Pristina
Belgrade puts troops on high alert as ethnic Serbs resist Pristina’s authority
Romania and Bulgaria kept out of free travel area as Austria and the Netherlands voice concerns
Some member states oppose Bulgaria and Romania joining Schengen
Frontex officials installed outside its jurisdiction in states seeking to join the bloc
Brussels diplomat says parties’ failure to reach agreement is ‘playing with fire’ as Pristina pushes for wider deal
Bloc’s seven-year budget is rapidly burning through cash
Lack of support from other parties for Boyko Borisov raises chances of another caretaker government and new vote
Deal brokered by Brussels lowers risk of violence after stand-off between Belgrade and Pristina
EU and Nato have crucial roles to play in stopping Russia from exploiting regional rivalries
European pressure on North Macedonia to accept Bulgaria’s demands will set a bad precedent for the region
Membership talks have been given fresh impetus by Russian agression in Ukraine
Eurozone finance ministers to warn that growth prospects have deteriorated
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