Montenegrin politicians have passed a law reforming the country’s outdated electoral system and helping Montenegro on its journey towards EU accession.
Read More »Serbia-EU forum kicks-off in Belgrade
Serbian President Boris Tadić says that Serbia has done everything on its EU pathway to start the negotiations, adding that it does not expect any privileges. The Forum will bring together over 400 ministers, intellectuals, representatives of the non-government sectors and reporters from the EU and the region
Read More »Macedonia’s Defense Minister to visit Croatia today
Macedonia’s Defense Minister Fatmir Besimi will be heading to Croatia on Friday for an official visit. Besimi will meet with his Croatian counterpart Davor Bozinovic and Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Drago Lovric to discuss modalities to further promote the bilateral cooperation and the cooperation within the Adriatic Group. …
Read More »Herman Van Rompuy praises Serbia’s EU efforts
Council of Europe (CoE) President Herman Van Rompuy has commended Serbia’s EU efforts. He also congratulated the Serbian parliament, government and President Boris Tadić on their European engagement. “I am glad to visit Belgrade again. I would like to congratulate to the Serbian parliament and government on their European engagement …
Read More »Serbian FM says that starting EU negotiations by the end of this year is unlikely
It is very unlikely that Serbia will get a starting date for EU membership negotiations by the end of the year, said Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic. According to him the country has to continue fulfilling reforms, irrespective of the rate of advancing to the EU. “When Serbia will obtain …
Read More »Serbian President says it cannot accept new conditions from EU
Serbian President Boris Tadic has said Serbia did everything possible to ensure talks with the EU and does not expect any privileges, or facilitation. “We cannot accept new conditions,” said Tadic. According to him Serbia’s EU bid policy has no alternative.
Read More »Matthew Nimetz says that Macedonia and Greece seek name in English
Macedonia and Greece are seeking a name in English for diplomatic communication, said the UN special representative for the naming dispute between the two countries, Matthew Nimetz. Nimetz noted this was a perfect moment for making more efforts to resolve the issue. “The whole world would like to see the …
Read More »NATO to continue presence in Kosovo
A NATO committee visiting Kosovo on Thursday said the alliance needed to remain present in Kosovo, citing the recent upsurge of violence in the north. NATO’s Military Committee, the primary source of military advice for NATO’s decision-making bodies, concluded
Read More »OSCE says Albania must speed up the reforms
The OSCE ambassador in Tirana says Albania has only two years to pass vital legislation before presidential and general elections again consume everyone’s attention. “If you really want to show the Albanian public and your international partners that you take your responsibilities and obligations seriously, then
Read More »Macedonia former foreign minister says that Greece does not name dispute solution
Former Macedonian Foreign Minister and currently member of the parliament Antonio Milososki accused Greece of not wanting to find solution to the name dispute with Macedonia. “Athens refuses to invite UN mediator Matthew Nimetz, which is a condition for bringing more dynamics to the dialog,” Milososki said at a sitting …
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