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Kosovo could complicate Serbia's EU accession talks

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SERBIA/EU

The Commission's progress report for Serbia.

Refugee wave to complicate German immigration policy

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GERMANY

Last year saw the largest population increase since 1992, largely owing to immigration, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The asylum seeker influx has revived debates…

Lagging Albanian reforms overshadow EU accession talks

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ALBANIA

The code would incorporate controversial constitutional amendments favouring the governing Socialist Party (PS). The slow pace of judicial reform has held back Albania’s EU…

Germany’s immigration law may not fill labour gaps

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GERMANY

Germany’s immigration law.

Falling numbers will not ease EU migration tension

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EU

EU immigration division.

Language controversy will haunt Moldova’s politics

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MOLDOVA

The name of Moldova’s official language has been a matter of controversy for decades. Opponents of the change view it as a step towards the country’s reunification with…

Bosnia's politicians will not work for needed reforms

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BOSNIA

Bosnia's dysfunctional political scene.

German-Russian ties should survive Navalny attack

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GERMANY/RUSSIA

Leading politicians have called for the cancellation for the Nord Stream 2 (NS2) natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, while NATO and the EU are considering fresh sanctions…

Prospects for Western EU in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

In addition to addressing the social and economic impacts of COVID-19, Angela Merkel, who has provided stable leadership in Germany and the EU over the past 15 years, will depart…

Rift with EU looks likely after Turkish referendum

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TURKEY

Its fairness has been challenged by the opposition and international observers. Erdogan is nevertheless pressing ahead with consolidating his authority; in the coming months he…