Marta Kos
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- 3d ago
Merz backs Western Balkans EU bid as Montenegro nears accession deal
Chancellor Friedrich Merz used the Berlin Process summit in Montenegro on Thursday, 22 October 2026, to warn of a power struggle over the western Balkans between the EU, China and Russia.
- Oct 13
EU opens two accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova, bringing both closer to membership
The step came a day after all 27 member states approved it, and a few hours after Ukraine adopted a minority-education law that Hungary had demanded in return for lifting its veto.
- Oct 13
Ukraine passes minority education law, clearing the way for two EU negotiating clusters
Ukraine's parliament passed a minority-language education law that Hungary set as a condition for EU talks. Ireland's Thomas Byrne said all member states agreed to open two clusters for Ukraine and Moldova, formally due on Tuesday, 13 October.
- Oct 9
EU commissioner Marta Kos says Turkey's crackdown on LGBT rights and press pushes it further from EU membership
Marta Kos made the remarks in Edirne on Friday, 9 October, during an official visit near the Bulgarian border. She said the Commission's enlargement report, due on 28 October, will reflect its serious concerns.
- Oct 6
EU Commission proposes pre-enlargement package with 15-year rule-of-law clause
The European Commission adopted a pre-enlargement reform package that introduces qualified majority voting for accession steps and a 15-year rule-of-law safeguard without modifying existing EU treaties.
- Oct 1
EU and Ukraine agree on 2026 budget plan and accelerated €45B loan for 2027
The European Commission and Ukraine have established a framework to fund 2026 budget and defence requirements while speeding up €45 billion in loans for 2027.
- Sep 4
Bosnia expels Serbian diplomats following public funeral for Ratko Mladic
Bosnia and Herzegovina expelled two Serbian diplomats and withdrew embassy staff after Belgrade held a public funeral with state attendance for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic.
- Jun 15
EU opens first negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, unblocking accession talks after Hungarian veto lifted
The European Union opened the first negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday, four years after granting both countries candidate status and two years after formal accession talks began. The 'fundamentals' cluster covers rule of law, judiciary reform and anti-corruption and will be the last to close.
- Jun 12
EU clears opening of first accession cluster for Ukraine and Moldova as Hungary lifts veto
All 27 EU member states have agreed to launch the first cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, with the first intergovernmental conference set for Monday, 15 June 2026. The move comes after Hungary's new government lifted its veto following an agreement on minority rights.
