Moldovan parliament votes to leave CIS in final break with Russia-led bloc Government said exiting the CIS is a “natural and inevitable” step in the country’s path towards EU accession.

Government said exiting the CIS is a “natural and inevitable” step in the country’s path towards EU accession. Bne IntelliNews #Moldova #CIS #EUAccession #Russia #Politics

'Merit-based' EU accession at risk amid double standards The "preferential treatment" for Ukraine and Moldova over the Western Balkans shows that strategic value "has always influenced" the EU accession process, says policy researcher Cvetanova

Normalising double standards in #EUaccession risks the credibility of the merit-based process

The "preferential treatment" for #Ukraine and #Moldova shows that "strategic value has always influenced the pace and treatment of candidates," says Filipa Cvetanova
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The first EU-Armenia Summit to be held in Yerevan on 4–5 May After the European Political Community meeting in Yerevan, the EU-Armenia Summit will address connectivity, security, global challenges, and visa liberalisation

The first-ever EU-Armenia Summit will be held in Yerevan on 4–5 May

Connectivity, security in the South Caucasus, global challenges, and visa liberalisation will be on the agenda

#Armenia #visaliberalisation #EUaccession #EUArmeniaSummit

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The EU accession negotiations, in 6 clusters and 33 chapters An interactive infographic explaining how EU accession negotiations have been structured since 2021 into a specific number of chapters and clusters

The #EUaccession negotiations explained, in clusters and chapters

Since the introduction of the new methodology in 2021, EU accession negotiations have been structured into 33 negotiating chapters grouped into six clusters

#EUenlargement #EUnegotiations

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EU accession policy reform to be "killed off" by 27 capitals EU officials confirm to The New Union Post that a fast-track EU accession "is not realistic for any candidate." Reversed membership is off the table

EU members are ready to “kill off” any revision of the #EUaccession policy.
Two EU officials confirm to The New Union Post that a fast-track accession – as suggested for #Ukraine – "is not realistic for any candidate"

#EUenlargement #reversedenlargement

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At #CND69, a side event by #AllianceForPublicHealth focused on #EUAccession and balanced drug policy reform in Ukraine, Moldova & the Western Balkans. Global Commissioners Bém & Kazatchkine participated, representing the Eastern & Central European & Central Asian Commission on Drug Policy.

#ECECACD

Iceland locks in on date for EU referendum | Euractiv As a member of the European Economic Area, Iceland is already aligned with much of the bloc's legislation

“The Icelandic government has announced that a referendum on continued #EUaccession negotiations will take place in the country on 29 August, as #Reykjavik seek closer ties with Europe”
#Iceland
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Icelandic government calls for EU referendum on 29 August A positive outcome of the vote would give Prime Minister Frostadóttir the mandate to resume and conclude Iceland's EU accession negotiations

#Iceland will vote on reopening #EUaccession negotiations on 29 August.

A positive outcome of the #referendum would give Prime Minister Frostadóttir the mandate to resume and conclude the process frozen since 2013

#Icelandreferendum #EUreferendum

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Rising gas prices add to pressure on Transnistria’s fragile economy Escalation of Middle East conflict coincides with push by Chisinau for quick integration of separatist region ahead of EU accession.

Escalation of Middle East conflict coincides with push by Chisinau for quick integration of separatist region ahead of EU accession. Bne IntelliNews #GasPrices #Transnistria #Economy #MiddleEastConflict #EUAccession

Iceland may fast-track vote on joining EU: report The Arctic country had been set to hold a referendum on resuming membership talks in 2027. But according to media reports, geopolitical developments could see the vote being brought forward to this su...

" #Iceland may fast-track vote on joining #EU…
The #Arctic country had been set to hold a referendum on resuming membership talks in 2027. But…geopolitical developments could see the vote being brought forward to… as early as August"
#EUaccession #Greenland #Trump
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Iceland to hold the EU referendum "in the next few months" The vote in Iceland on "possibly joining the EU" was announced by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir. The date has yet to be decided

#Iceland to hold a referendum on reopening EU accession talks “in the next few months”.

The vote on "possibly joining the EU" was announced by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir. The date has yet to be decided

#EUreferendum #EUaccession

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How resilient is the rule of law in EU accession countries?💪⚖️

Our #RESILIOACCESS Snapshots analyse resilience resources & stress factors shaping #RuleOfLaw — and link the findings to EU enlargement & crisis debates.

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#EUaccession

Hungarian PM calls early EU accession for Ukraine an "open declaration of war" PM Viktor Orban slams Politico report that EU leaders are drawing up plans to speed up Ukraine's EU membership and circumvent a veto by Budapest.

PM Viktor Orban slams Politico report that EU leaders are drawing up plans to speed up Ukraine's EU membership and circumvent a veto by Budapest. Bne IntelliNews #Hungary #Ukraine #EUMembership #ViktorOrban #EUAccession

EU exploring phased fast-track for Ukraine membership; Ukrainian official says reforms still required Guests on the program discussed reporting that the EU is preparing a plan that could allow Ukraine to receive phased accession rights as early as 2027; Ivan Kлимпуш Сенцадзе told the program the mechanism under discussion would not change accession criteria but would phase in rights while Kyiv completes reforms.

The EU is considering a groundbreaking plan to fast-track Ukraine's membership rights, potentially as soon as 2027, but critical reforms still lie ahead.

Click to read more!

#US #GeopoliticalReform #CivicParticipation #CitizenPortal #UkraineEurointegration #EUAccession

LGBTQI Families Fear «Legal Erasure» Under Ukraine’s New Civil Code - MySoCalledGayLife.eu Ukraine’s draft Civil Code threatens LGBTQI rights, clashes with EU standards and risks derailing the country’s EU accession path, rights groups warn.

Same‑sex couples, trans people and EU accession all collide in Kyiv’s latest legislative storm” — and including your link exactly as requested:
#UkraineCivilCode, #LGBTQIrights, #EUAccession, #SameSexCouples, #TransRights — mysocalledgaylife.eu/2026/02/lgbt...

📄𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 by Reinhold Brender
@egmontinstitute.bsky.social

"Legitimacy Under Fire: How Ukraine GovernsWithout Elections"

#Ukraine #EUEnlargement #RuleOfLaw #DemocraticGovernance #EUAccession #PeaceAndSecurity #EgmontInstitute

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In Europe, the Dutch parliament is set to vote on Feb. 3 on a motion supporting Ukraine’s rapid #EUaccession. Zelensky believes Ukraine could be technically ready to join the EU by 2027. Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, however, dismissed this timeline as unrealistic.
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Moldova’s President Sandu calls for accelerated EU accession procedures Maia Sandu argues failure to move faster with EU accession could put Moldova's sovereignty and freedom at risk.

Maia Sandu argues failure to move faster with EU accession could put Moldova's sovereignty and freedom at risk. Bne IntelliNews #Moldova #EUAccession #MaiaSandu #Sovereignty #Freedom

JUST IN: President Zelensky announces Ukraine is set to join the European Union in 2027.

#Ukraine #EuropeanUnion #EU #EUAccession #Zelensky #UkraineEU #2027 #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #Europe

Moldova’s President Sandu expresses support for unification with Romania Maia Sandu says she personally would vote for unification, but admits public opinion in Moldova favours EU accession rather than unification.

Maia Sandu says she personally would vote for unification, but admits public opinion in Moldova favours EU accession rather than unification. Bne IntelliNews #Moldova #Romania #MaiaSandu #Unification #EUAccession

Von der Leyen pushes for Ukraine EU accession as Russia derails talks High-stakes diplomacy is set to continue next week, with the "Coalition of the Willing" convening as Ukraine seeks to secure European support. Meanwhile, Von der Leyen doubled down on Ukraine's EU mem...

Via Euronews: #VonderLeyen signals push for #Ukraine's #EUaccession as #Russia derails talks with attack claim

EU enlargement a strategic necessity, says European Council president EU leaders reaffirm commitment to accession for the Western Balkans while urging governments in the region to accelerate reforms, at a summit notable for Serbia’s absence.

EU leaders reaffirm commitment to accession for the Western Balkans while urging governments in the region to accelerate reforms, at a summit notable for Serbia’s absence. Bne IntelliNews #EUnification #WesternBalkans #EUAccession #EuropeanCouncil #Serbia

🔔New BiEPAG policy brief:

🔹Resetting the EU’s Approach to Serbia:
Lessons from the 2024-25 Protests

📝Authors:
BiEPAG members
Nikola Burazer, Marina Vulović, and Jelena Vasiljević.

#Serbia #EU
#StudentProtests
#StudentLedProtests
#EUAccession

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🇲🇩 Mayor Violeta Crudu asking for tips and secrets to get #LocalGov better involved and funded, but also how to tackle Russian disinformation

🇲🇩 Alexander Osadci about Growth Facility in the future and EU funds for Defence versus enlargement

#EaPLocal #EUenlargement #EUaccession

Laurenţiu Colintineanu, Head of Office to MEP Dan Barna: "It's not clear how #EUaccession countries will benefit from #EUfunds under the #newMFF"

He is speaking at our #EasternPartnership cluster meeting today in Brussels and online with our partners from 🇬🇪 🇲🇩 🇺🇦 🇫🇷 🇱🇻 🇳🇱

#EUenlargement #EaPlocal

Join us on Nov 20 in Brussels for a key discussion on how the EU enlargement process can advance gender equality and why strong, well-funded women’s rights organisations in accession countries are essential.

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#EUAccession #GenderEquality

EU opens final accession negotiation cluster with Albania Albanian PM Edi Rama says the EU has "no escape from Albania ... we’ll stalk them to the end" as Tirana aims for membership by 2030.

Albanian PM Edi Rama says the EU has "no escape from Albania ... we’ll stalk them to the end" as Tirana aims for membership by 2030. Bne IntelliNews #EUAccession #Albania #EUStrategy #EdiRama #EuropeanUnion

Join us on Nov. 20 in Brussels for a key discussion on how the EU enlargement process can advance gender equality and why strong, well-funded women’s rights organisations in accession countries are essential.

📝 Register here: forms.gle/JwmpTBR1mB3B...

#EUAccession #GenderEquality

Limiting voting rights for new EU members is no "safeguard" Commissioner Kos is "against the establishment of two different categories of member states" regarding voting rights in the post-accession transitional period

Limiting voting rights for new EU members is not one of the "strong safeguards" the Commission seeks. "I am against the establishment of two different categories of member states" during the transitional period, Commissioner Kos said
#EUaccession

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Ukraine gets a B grade from EU: good, but more work needed President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected a two-tier solution proposed by Brussels to accelerate Ukraine’s EU accession bid, after the European Commission (EC) released a progress report on November 4.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected a two-tier solution proposed by Brussels to accelerate Ukraine’s EU accession bid, after the European Commission (EC) released a progress report on November 4. Bne IntelliNews #Ukraine #EUBid #Zelensky #EUAccession #Brussels