Hahn for Financial Times: The EU insulted years of Commission’s work by not opening talks with Skopje


In an interview with Financial Times, outgoing EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn reiterated his disappointment that EU member states failed to agree that North Macedonia and Albania should be given the green light to start EU accession talks. According to Hahn, the failure came exactly at a time when the EU should have really reinforced its …

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Hahn: I hope the mistake of not opening talks with North Macedonia and Albania will be reversed


Outgoing EU Commissioner for European Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, addressed the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday. Debate was mainly focused on the Western Balkans. The enlargement commissioner once again voiced regret that EU member states failed to reach consensus in October to open accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania …

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Hahn: The consequences for both countries and the region could be catastrophic


EU Commissioner for Enlargement Johannes Hahn again sharply criticized France’s negative position and the refusal of the EU leaders to open accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania, saying the consequences for both countries and the region could be catastrophic. Hahn in the interview with APA news agency said that negative decision of EU leaders …

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Hahn-Zaev: EU leaders should demonstrate leadership


“We are prepared, both at political and institutional level. Any delay would be interpreted as a negative decision, producing negative effects and the citizens, all those that supported the implementation of the Prespa Agreement, would be left deeply disappointed,” PM Zoran Zaev told a news conference Wednesday alongside EU’s Commissioner for European Neighbourhood and Enlargement …

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Zaev to meet with Hahn, Tusk and EP President Sassoli today in Brussels


North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev is paying a working visit on Wednesday and Thursday to the institutions of the European Union in Brussels, reads the Government’s press release. Prime Minister Zaev, accompanied by Deputy PM for European Affairs Bujar Osmani and Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov, will meet with EU Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy …

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Hahn: The EU risks losing its influence on the Western Balkans if it doesn’t send a clear signal


The European Union risks losing its influence in the Western Balkans if it fails to send a clear signal for the start of accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania, Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn told Austrian news agency APA. “If we do not send a clear signal today or …

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Hahn on Twitter: North Macedonia and Albania have delivered, now it’s the member states’ turn


“North Macedonia and Albania have delivered – now it’s high time that member states deliver, too! Thank you to EU leaders for making this strong stance for opening accession negotiations with both countries in October,” tweeted EU-Commissioner for European Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn on Sunday. #NorthMacedonia and #Albania have delivered – now it’s …

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Hahn: North Macedonia and Albania deserve to open EU negotiations


North Macedonia and Albania deserve to open EU membership negotiations, outgoing EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn said in an interview with the Montenegrin daily Vijesti. Hahn said North Macedonia has made significant progress, and the most important is the signing of the Prespa Agreement and the resolution of the dispute with Greece. “The Prespa Agreement …

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Hahn: EU members view North Macedonia more favorably than Albania when it comes to opening accession talks


European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn, in an interview with Austrian daily Standard, says that it’s no secret that EU members view North Macedonia more favorably than Albania when it comes to opening accession talks. “We are still working on getting both states to negotiate,” Hahn told the paper. “But it is no …

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Hahn and Vucic discuss dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia


U Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn has met in Belgrade with Serbian president, Aleksandar Vucic. The meeting focused on the situation in Western Balkans and “Serbia’s future steps in its European path”. While discussing the regional situation, President Vučić and Commissioner Hahn have particularly reviewed the stalemate in the dialogue between Belgrade and Priština as well …

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Hahn: There are moments when the EU leaders have to deliver, and not only your country


EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn arrived to North Macedonia on an official visit. Today, Hahn and Prime Minister Zoran Zaev held a joint press conference where they discussed the implementation of reforms, current events in the country, North Macedonia’s date for accession negotiations in October, etc.  -The Republic of North Macedonia deserves the expected green …

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Reeker and Hahn on an official visit to Skopje on Thursday and Friday


Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations  plans to visit Skopje on Thursday. Commissioner Hahn will meet with President Stevo Pendarovski, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and opposition leader Hristijan Mickoski. According to the official agenda, discussions will focus on ongoing EU-related reforms and expectations for October date for start of EU accession negotiations. …

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Poznan Summit – EU pledges support for Western Balkan countries


At the Poznań Summit on the Western Balkans, the EU confirmed its commitment to strengthen cooperation with the region with a set of concrete measures focusing on five key areas: transport and energy, digital, economy, security and good neighbourly relations. Heads of Government, Foreign Ministers, Ministers of Economy and Interior from the Western Balkans, together …

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First anniversary of the Prespa Agreement – Mogherini and Hahn demand opening of accession talks


EU High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security, Federica Mogherini congratulated North Macedonia today on the first anniversary of the Prespa Agreement. Mogherini called on EU member countries to open accession talks for North Macedonia and Albania. “Today marks the first anniversary of the Prespa Agreement between North Macedonia and Greece and I think we …

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Hahn calls on EU member states to start negotiations with North Macedonia


EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Johannes Hahn urged EU member countries to start negotiations with North Macedonia as soon as possible. “I can only reiterate that talks should open as soon as possible because they did everything, and this is not a signal only to North Macedonia, but to the entire region,” …

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EU Commission recommends opening of negotiations for Albania and North Macedonia


The European Commission has published today the annual enlargement package, which sets out the progress made by the countries aspiring EU membership. The European Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn said that the European Commission recommends the opening of accession talks for Albania and North Macedonia, while demanding these two countries to pursue with their efforts to …

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Hahn: European Commission will recommend the opening of accession negotiations for North Macedonia


The European Commission will recommend the opening of negotiations for North Macedonia and Albania’s accession in the European Union. This was confirmed by EU Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn. In an interview for Radio Free Europe, Hahn said that the recommendation will be made on 29 May, when the European Commission publishes its annual report on …

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