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Relazione 2022 sul Kosovo
Con una popolazione di 1,8 milioni di persone (il 93 % delle quali di etnia albanese), il Kosovo* ha dichiarato unilateralmente l'indipendenza dalla Serbia nel 2008. La prospettiva del Kosovo di un futuro europeo è stata affermata in occasione dei vertici UE-Balcani occidentali che risalgono al 2003. Dal 2011 il paese è impegnato in un dialogo politico con la Serbia, mediato dall'UE. Il 18 marzo 2023 i rappresentanti del Kosovo e della Serbia si sono riuniti a Ohrid, in Macedonia del Nord. Uno dei ...
Plenary round-up – July 2022
The war in Ukraine was again an important point on the agenda of the July 2022 plenary session, with Members debating the conclusions of the European Council meeting that took place on 23 24 June 2022, as well as a long list of Council and Commission statements, including on facilitating exports of Ukrainian agricultural products, and on relations of the Russian government and diplomatic network with extremist, populist, anti-European and other European political parties. Parliament also debated ...
Relazione 2021 sul Kosovo
Con una popolazione di 1,8 milioni di persone (il 93 % delle quali di etnia albanese), il Kosovo* ha dichiarato unilateralmente l'indipendenza dalla Serbia nel 2008. La prospettiva di un futuro europeo per questo paese è stata annunciata in occasione dei vertici di Salonicco (2003), Sofia (2018) e, recentemente, Zagabria (2020), Brdo (2021) e Bruxelles (2020), dove i leader dell'UE hanno ribadito il loro sostegno inequivocabile alla prospettiva europea dei Balcani occidentali. Il Parlamento europeo ...
Serbia: processo di adesione all'UE in fase di stallo
L'UE ha avviato nel 2013 i negoziati di adesione con la Serbia, un paese di 6,7 milioni di abitanti. Malgrado un avvio promettente, negli ultimi anni i negoziati hanno subito una battuta d'arresto. Problemi regionali irrisolti, in particolare lo stallo del dialogo politico con Pristina, e i timidi progressi nella riforma dello Stato di diritto stanno bloccando i negoziati di adesione. Le elezioni parlamentari del giugno 2020 non hanno dato l'impulso sperato e il rischio è che il paese si avvicini ...
Serbia-Kosovo relations: Confrontation or normalisation?
After fighting broke out between government forces and separatists, the formerly Serbian province of Kosovo was transferred to United Nations administration in 1999. In 2008, Kosovo declared independence. However, Belgrade continues to view its former province as Serbian territory. Over 100 countries, including 23 EU Member States, have recognised Kosovar independence, but full recognition and membership of most international organisations are still a long way off. Both Serbia and Kosovo aspire to ...
Plenary round-up – Brussels, November II 2018
The highlights of the November II plenary session were the debate on the future of Europe with the Prime Minister of Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, and the discussion on the Council and Commission statements on UK withdrawal from the European Union. Debates were held on a Commission statement on the single market package and the long-term strategy for reducing EU greenhouse gas emissions. Members debated and adopted reports on five Western Balkan countries, as well as a report on the way forward ...
Kosovo: 2018 country report
In November 2018, the European Parliament is due to debate a resolution on the European Commission’s 2018 country report on Kosovo. The latest progress report notes that Kosovo has had limited success in bringing forward EU-related reforms. It calls on government and opposition to work together in order to implement them.
Serbia: 2018 country report
In November 2018, the European Parliament is due to vote on a motion for a resolution on Serbia's 2018 country report. The report acknowledges Serbia's progress in its accession process, but points to rule of law and freedom of expression as significant obstacles. Relations with Kosovo, another key issue, are also still a major challenge.
Peace and Security in 2018: An evaluation of EU peacebuilding in the Western Balkans
This first thematic study of the Peace and Security series focuses on European Union (EU) peacebuilding efforts in the Western Balkans. The series will make an annual evaluation of EU performance in the field of peace and security in a specific geographical region. Examining EU engagement in the Western Balkans, the study assesses the extent to which the Union has been able to transform and strengthen the region's governance, economy and resilience. The study is organised around three key inter-connected ...
Western Balkans [What Think Tanks are thinking]
The European Union’s planned enlargement into the Western Balkans has recently drawn increased attention. In February 2018, the European Commission released its new enlargement strategy, giving a credible accession perspective to the region. The latest impetus came last month, when the Commission proposed opening entry talks with Albania and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Presenting the 2018 Communication on the EU enlargement policy to the European Parliament, Commission President Jean-Claude ...