EU leaders set to open door for Bosnia’s accession – POLITICO

EU leaders set to open door for Bosnia’s accession – POLITICO

The current draft will be discussed by EU ambassadors Wednesday and by EU leaders Thursday. Several diplomats were optimistic the current language on Bosnia will ultimately be adopted by leaders. One diplomat from a country initially more skeptical of Bosnia’s progress to date, who was granted anonymity to discuss the topic candidly, said that the second … Read more

Ukraine prepares to join the EU club — but Brussels doesn’t want to talk about it – POLITICO

Ukraine prepares to join the EU club — but Brussels doesn’t want to talk about it – POLITICO

The task ahead on enlargement for the EU is Herculean, particularly on the issue of Ukraine. War-devastated Ukraine, with nearly 44 million people, would be the largest landmass in the bloc. Given its population, Kyiv would wield considerable influence in the European Parliament and the Council of the EU.   Ukraine, once an EU member, will … Read more

Europe’s angry farmers and EU funds for Ukraine (finally) – POLITICO

Europe’s angry farmers and EU funds for Ukraine (finally) – POLITICO

As farmer protests continue around Europe, we unpack their various concerns and analyze their impact on the European election. We also take you to an extraordinary meeting of EU leaders in Brussels where crucial cash for Ukraine hung in the balance. Host Sarah Wheaton speaks to POLITICO’s Parliament reporter Eddy Wax among the thousands of … Read more

9 times Hungarian leader has been a thorn in Brussels’ side – POLITICO

9 times Hungarian leader has been a thorn in Brussels’ side – POLITICO

This includes issues in the awarding of public contracts, restrictions on academic freedoms, a “child protection law” widely viewed as homophobic and the treatment of asylum seekers.  The row over the so-called child protection law has turned into legal action, as 15 member countries and the European Parliament have joined a lawsuit brought by the Commission … Read more