• The EU enlargement and the Energy challenge

    Energy

    Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes Just a few decades ago, the European Union’s enlargement agenda was viewed as a symbol of unity and stabilisation on the whole European continent. Nowadays, the EU enlargement process faces different and complex challenges: one of them is related to energy, which represents a recurring topic during the […]

  • The EU financial instruments to support the enlargement process

    Future Europe

    Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes The EU Commission is actively bolstering its enlargement agenda through various funding mechanisms. Two types of funding can be delineated: those directly targeting the enlargement process and those indirectly contributing to its advancement. In the first category, the spotlight undoubtedly falls on the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA), […]

  • Economic Horizons: Mapping the Path Forward for EU Enlargement

    Economy

    Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes As the European Union contemplates the expansion of its membership with granting the candidate statuss to Bosnia and Herzegovina, a multitude of questions arise regarding the future trajectory of its enlargement agenda. Central to this discourse are considerations surrounding finance, the EU economy, trade flows, the future of […]

  • The future of EU Enlargement and Migration Policies

    Migration

    Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes As the European Union continues its journey of expansion, questions loom large over the future of its enlargement agenda, particularly concerning migrants, immigration, and asylum policies. The recent waves of migration, coupled with the complexities of integration, have placed these issues at the forefront of political discourse. With […]

  • What’s the future of the EU’s enlargement agenda?

    Editorial

    Editorial director: Nicola Frau On March 12, the European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen recommended to the Council of the European Union to open negotiations for the accession of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the EU. Besides Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are currently eight countries recognised as “candidates”: Albania, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, […]

  • Two years of European Union’s economic support for Ukraine

    Economy

    Estimated time of reading: ~ 5 minutes As Ukraine perseveres through the third year of conflict with Russia’s aggression, the European Union continues to stand by its side, offering unwavering support across various fronts. From political solidarity to financial aid, humanitarian assistance to military cooperation, the EU remains committed to bolstering Ukraine’s resilience and fostering […]

  • Facilitating integration: EU-Ukraine relations in supporting Ukrainian immigrants

    Migration

    Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes  As the conflict in Ukraine persists, a significant number of Ukrainians have sought refuge in the European Union, fleeing the turmoil and seeking safety and opportunities. Recognizing the importance of supporting these individuals, the EU has implemented various measures to facilitate their integration, particularly in terms of access […]

  • EU actions to #StandwithUkraine

    Future Europe

    Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes The EU Parliament has created a dedicated website, https://ukraine.europarl.europa.eu/en/home, where visitors can discover how the EU has supported Ukraine, including its current struggle against Russia. The 26 February 2024 Newsletter has described the EU funding programmes supporting Ukraine. This article describes another instrument developed by the EU Parliament as […]

  • Two years of war in Europe: EU-Ukraine relations

    Editorial

    Editorial by: Nicola Frau At dawn on February 24, 2022, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin announced the start of a ‘special military operation’ in eastern Ukraine, aimed at ensuring the safety of Russian citizens. He threatened countries intervening with consequences never seen before. Immediately, air and missile attacks began across Ukraine. Putin was confident of capturing […]

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