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Kyiv prepared to change rules on languages used in schools to unlock accession talks
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Remedy for the flaws of ‘Europeanness’ is to have more of it
Enlargement into eastern and south-eastern Europe will be impossible without far-reaching reform of the bloc
Russia’s war in Ukraine has forced rethink of bloc’s attitude to Ankara and other neighbours
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Stoltenberg says Turkey’s president will put accession to his parliament following meetings at military alliance summit
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Political stand-off increases Balkans security risks as relations between Pristina and Belgrade deteriorate
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Foreign minister warns bloc risks ‘importing instability’ if it relaxes standards on democracy and corruption
The accession of Ukraine and other eastern countries is a geopolitical imperative but not easily achieved
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has finally convinced officials to offer Balkan membership applicants more than honeyed words
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
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