European Commissioner for Enlargement Johannes Hahn expressed optimism that the Greek dispute over the name of Macedonia could be resolved within the next 15 days. “I am optimistic that in the next two weeks we will have a solution: at least a solution that will pave the way for the start of accession talks with …
VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski met Wednesday with Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, to discuss the progress report of the European Commission on Macedonia’s integration process, including the state of play in economy and politics. “The path towards the EU is the only course Macedonia should take, most notably as a way …
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During his visit in Skopje, the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj has had a working lunch with the EU Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn and discussed with him about the regional economic cooperation and the integration of Western Balkans. Haradinaj is in Skopje to participate in the Digital Summit of Western Balkans which is being …
DUI leader Ali Ahmeti said Wednesday the EC Progress Report assessments were expected and should not result in relaxation but be an incentive for the start of Union accession talks. After a meeting with Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn, Ahmeti said the country is faced with significant reforms in the judiciary, …
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The European Commission report is positive, with an unconditional recommendation for setting a date to launch EU membership talks. This is an achievement of everyone in Macedonia, and in particular an achievement of the citizens who have been patiently supporting all the efforts made by the political parties, Parliament and the government, Parliament Speaker Talat …
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It is possible Macedonia and Greece to find solution to the name dispute in near future. Both sides are determined to this process, at the highest level and it is necessary to strike a deal that will serve the interests of both sides, EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn told Wednesday’s press conference answering journalist question …
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The European Commission has recommended the opening of negotiations for Macedonia’s accession in the European Union. This was announced today in Brussels by the EU Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn, during the presentation of the progress report for the countries of Western Balkans. The presentation of the report was also followed from the EU’s headquarters in …
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On 17 April, the European Commission is expected to publish the progress report on the Republic of Macedonia. Referring to sources from the European Commission, media in Skopje report that the country is expected to receive a positive recommendation for the launch of EU accession talks. According to these sources, this year’s progress report is …
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“EU’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn are expected to visit Macedonia on April 18, a day after the release of the progress reports of the European Commission”, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said Tuesday. “It is expected the visit to take place after the reports are published, slated for April 17. …
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The name dispute between Macedonia and Greece can be resolved in near future with leadership and statesmanship in both countries, Johannes Hahn, the Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations stated to Deutsche Welle. “This is an issue which is ongoing for many years. There are certain sentiments, particularly in Greece, but I understand that …
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The Western Balkans are part of Europe. We share the same history, the same geography, the same cultural heritage and the same opportunities and challenges within the European Union, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Federica Mogherini told a joint press conference alongside EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn presenting the Western …
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Macedonia is making significant progress on its European path and the European Commission is ready to prepare recommendations to open accession negotiations, on the basis of fulfilled conditions, reads the EC Strategy for the Western Balkans, presented Tuesday at joint press conference by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, …
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The European Commission intends to give clear recommendation for launching of Macedonia’s EU accession talks, Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn says in a interview for Nova TV. However a decision on the matter should be made by all EU members, Hahn says. Referring to the name row, Hahn says the …
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A delegation of the VMRO-DPMNE party visited Brussels and met with EU Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn. The meeting was focused on Macedonia’s integration in the EU and reforms processes that should happen in the Republic of Macedonia, but unfortunately they lag behind. The abuse of power by the government led by the Social Democratic Union, …
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Davos – Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, welcomed Wednesday’s meeting between Prime Minister of Macedonia and Greece Zoran Zaev and Alexis Tsipras, assessing it as very good news. The meeting shows courage, vision and statesmanship. Solving this long-standing issue will be good for the countries, the region and Europe, Hahn …
Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, welcomed Monday the decision of Macedonia’s Parliament to ratify the Friendship Treaty with Bulgaria. ‘It is an important step into the right direction towards the country’s EU- path. The treaty is also a milestone for good neighborly relations in the entire Western Balkans region,’ Hahn …
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Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn pays Monday a visit to Sarajevo, where he is set to discuss Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Euro-integration process with the country’s top officials. Sarajevo daily “Dnevni Avaz” says Hahn is conducting an “inspection” of BiH efforts on the path of meeting obligations from the so-called reform agenda. The European Commission …
