Ukraine Urges EU Budgetary Commitment for Eastern Enlargement
Ukraine's foreign minister advocated for EU budget allocation (2028-2034) to support its enlargement process, estimating costs at 0.17% of EU GDP for nine candidate countries; this follows discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting varying opinions on the speed and fairness of in...
Ukraine Urges EU Budgetary Commitment for Eastern Enlargement
Ukraine's foreign minister advocated for EU budget allocation (2028-2034) to support its enlargement process, estimating costs at 0.17% of EU GDP for nine candidate countries; this follows discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting varying opinions on the speed and fairness of in...
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36% Bias Score
Montenegro Shooting Spree Leaves 10 Dead
In Cetinje, Montenegro, Aleksandar Martinovic, 45, killed ten people, including two children, in a shooting spree on Wednesday before dying by suicide; the incident prompted a three-day national mourning period and calls for stricter gun control.
Montenegro Shooting Spree Leaves 10 Dead
In Cetinje, Montenegro, Aleksandar Martinovic, 45, killed ten people, including two children, in a shooting spree on Wednesday before dying by suicide; the incident prompted a three-day national mourning period and calls for stricter gun control.
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36% Bias Score
Western Balkan EU Accession: Delays, Divisions, and Uncertain Futures
Despite repeated pledges since a 2003 Thessaloniki summit, only Croatia among the Western Balkan nations has joined the EU; ongoing accession negotiations with six others face delays, internal EU divisions, and geopolitical complexities, with no concrete timeline set.
Western Balkan EU Accession: Delays, Divisions, and Uncertain Futures
Despite repeated pledges since a 2003 Thessaloniki summit, only Croatia among the Western Balkan nations has joined the EU; ongoing accession negotiations with six others face delays, internal EU divisions, and geopolitical complexities, with no concrete timeline set.
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56% Bias Score
EU Reaffirms Western Balkans Accession Commitment, Accelerated by Ukraine War
EU leaders and Western Balkan leaders issued a joint statement reaffirming the Western Balkans' EU accession prospects, citing progress like closing three negotiating chapters with Montenegro and opening a package for Albania, accelerated by the war in Ukraine, and outlining a €6 billion development...
EU Reaffirms Western Balkans Accession Commitment, Accelerated by Ukraine War
EU leaders and Western Balkan leaders issued a joint statement reaffirming the Western Balkans' EU accession prospects, citing progress like closing three negotiating chapters with Montenegro and opening a package for Albania, accelerated by the war in Ukraine, and outlining a €6 billion development...
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40% Bias Score
Bosnia-Herzegovina, EU Finalize Border Security Agreement Amid Rising Irregular Crossings
Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union finalized a border security agreement on Wednesday, integrating BiH into the EU's security framework and allowing Frontex agents to assist with border security amid a 30% increase in irregular crossings from BiH to Croatia in the first nine months of 202...
Bosnia-Herzegovina, EU Finalize Border Security Agreement Amid Rising Irregular Crossings
Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union finalized a border security agreement on Wednesday, integrating BiH into the EU's security framework and allowing Frontex agents to assist with border security amid a 30% increase in irregular crossings from BiH to Croatia in the first nine months of 202...
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40% Bias Score
Greece Supports Western Balkan EU Accession, Highlights Serbia and Albania
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at an EU-Western Balkans summit, reiterated Greece's support for the EU accession of Western Balkan countries, particularly Serbia and Albania, stressing the need for reforms and highlighting progress on minority rights in Albania as a step towards accession...
Greece Supports Western Balkan EU Accession, Highlights Serbia and Albania
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at an EU-Western Balkans summit, reiterated Greece's support for the EU accession of Western Balkan countries, particularly Serbia and Albania, stressing the need for reforms and highlighting progress on minority rights in Albania as a step towards accession...
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24% Bias Score
EU Irregular Border Crossings Drop 38 Percent in 2024
Irregular border crossings into the European Union dropped by 38 percent in 2024 to just over 239,000, the lowest since 2021, due to increased EU and partner cooperation against smuggling; however, crossings from Belarus and Russia increased by 192 percent.
EU Irregular Border Crossings Drop 38 Percent in 2024
Irregular border crossings into the European Union dropped by 38 percent in 2024 to just over 239,000, the lowest since 2021, due to increased EU and partner cooperation against smuggling; however, crossings from Belarus and Russia increased by 192 percent.
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36% Bias Score
Montenegro Shooting Spree Leaves 10 Dead
On Wednesday, Aleksandar Martinovic, 45, killed at least 10 people, including two children, in a shooting spree across Cetinje, Montenegro, before dying by suicide; the incident has prompted calls for stricter gun control.
Montenegro Shooting Spree Leaves 10 Dead
On Wednesday, Aleksandar Martinovic, 45, killed at least 10 people, including two children, in a shooting spree across Cetinje, Montenegro, before dying by suicide; the incident has prompted calls for stricter gun control.
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36% Bias Score
EU Summit Conditions Balkan Integration on Dispute Resolution
The EU-Western Balkans summit reaffirmed the region's EU future, but conditioned progress on resolving internal disputes, particularly between Kosovo and Serbia, demanding implementation of existing agreements to accelerate enlargement; Kosovo's President criticized the EU's inaction on its membersh...
EU Summit Conditions Balkan Integration on Dispute Resolution
The EU-Western Balkans summit reaffirmed the region's EU future, but conditioned progress on resolving internal disputes, particularly between Kosovo and Serbia, demanding implementation of existing agreements to accelerate enlargement; Kosovo's President criticized the EU's inaction on its membersh...
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44% Bias Score
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Western Balkans Integration
The 5th EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels concluded with the adoption of the 2024 Brussels Declaration, reaffirming the EU's commitment to integrating the Western Balkans and outlining a €6 billion Growth Plan to accelerate the process. Leaders from six Western Balkan countries participated.
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Western Balkans Integration
The 5th EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels concluded with the adoption of the 2024 Brussels Declaration, reaffirming the EU's commitment to integrating the Western Balkans and outlining a €6 billion Growth Plan to accelerate the process. Leaders from six Western Balkan countries participated.
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44% Bias Score
Quiet EU Expansion: Western Balkans Enlargement Proceeds Despite Lack of Public Debate
The European Union's eastward enlargement, including six Western Balkan nations and other countries, continues with negotiations and funding despite a notable lack of public and political discussion, contradicting the perception of Europe as a highly politicized subject.
Quiet EU Expansion: Western Balkans Enlargement Proceeds Despite Lack of Public Debate
The European Union's eastward enlargement, including six Western Balkan nations and other countries, continues with negotiations and funding despite a notable lack of public and political discussion, contradicting the perception of Europe as a highly politicized subject.
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48% Bias Score
Serbia Aims for EU Membership by 2026
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić announced Serbia's goal to join the EU by the end of 2026 during an official visit to Athens, emphasizing strong ties with Greece and outlining Serbia's strategies regarding Kosovo, Turkey, and the US.
Serbia Aims for EU Membership by 2026
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić announced Serbia's goal to join the EU by the end of 2026 during an official visit to Athens, emphasizing strong ties with Greece and outlining Serbia's strategies regarding Kosovo, Turkey, and the US.
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40% Bias Score