Case for EU enlargement very clear-cut, says its foreign policy chief
The EU could admit new members by 2030, with Montenegro and Albania as frontrunners; Serbia and Georgia show democratic backsliding, while Moldova made strong progress.
Growth, reform, Russia: Von der Leyen in the Western Balkans DW 10/16/2025
Ursula von der Leyen visited six Western Balkan states in under three days while EU accession prospects and Serbia's political crisis drew critical attention.
The Guardian view on EU accession for Ukraine: Orban must not be allowed to call the tune | Editorial
Hungary's obstruction of Ukraine and Moldova's EU accession undermines European unity and demands a firmer response amid growing security threats from Russia.