Von der Leyen wants to connect Balkan countries closely to EU
The term Western Balkans - an EU-creation - refers to Albania and those successor states of Yugoslavia which have not joined the EU yet.
EU seeks to reform membership process to unblock Skopje, Tirana talks
North Macedonia and Albania both welcome changes proposed by the European Commission to the EU accession process, expressing hope that these will clear the way for them to begin formal membership talks soon.
Kosovo: from war to independence
Kosovo is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the end of its war with Serbia, following the bloody collapse of Yugoslavia
EU says to open Macedonia, Albania accession talks June 2019
The EU has agreed to open negotiations with Albania and the ex-Yugoslav republic of Macedonia on the countries joining the bloc starting in June next year, provided certain conditions are met.
Albania, Macedonia backed for EU membership talks
The EU has backed the opening of formal membership talks with Albania and Macedonia as the bloc looks to expand into the Balkans and grow for the first time in years.