The European Union formally launches accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. 2024-06-25
European Union member states agree to begin negotiations on the accession of Moldova and Ukraine to the EU next week. 2024-06-21
The European Council formally grants candidate status to Bosnia and Herzegovina. 2022-12-15
The European Union formally awards official candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova. 2022-06-23
Voters in Albania go to the polls in an election important to the country's European Union candidacy, with both the ruling Socialist Party and the rival Democratic Party looking to gain a majority in the country's parliament. Voting is extended by one hour because of Eid al-Fitr celebrations and 39{{nbsp}}°C (102{{nbsp}}°F) degree temperatures. 2017-06-25
The Turkish deputy ambassador to Britain says Turkey should be allowed to join the European Union in order to help solve the Syrian refugee crisis. 2016-03-7
Serbia and its former province of Kosovo reach an accord aimed at normalizing relations between the Balkan neighbours, potentially setting Belgrade on the path to membership of the European Union. 2013-04-19