On 9 May, Europeans will celebrate Europe Day. 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations for the European Union and paved the way for an unprecedented era of prosperity, peace, democracy, solidarity and cooperation in Europe.
Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood
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The Commission is investing €910 million under the 2024 edition of the European Defence Fund (EDF) to create a strong and innovative defence industry in Europe.
Today, Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos is traveling to Serbia for a two-day visit focusing on EU-Serbia relations, and EU accession related reforms. Commissioner Kos will meet with Serbian political representatives, civil society and stakeholders and pay tribute to the victims of the Novi…
The European Commission and IFC have signed a guarantee agreement to fund the Global Gateway and support private sector investments, job creation and economic growth across the world, with a focus on EU enlargement countries, the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood…
Today Commissioner Kos is travelling to Prague, Czechia, for a two-day working mission focused on strengthening political support for EU enlargement and enhancing cooperation with key stakeholders.
In the last couple of months, our world has changed fundamentally. What does this mean for the European Union? What does it mean for the Balkans? And for the enlargement process?
Warsaw, 16 April 2025 — At a crucial moment for the region, the European Commission reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to deeper economic cooperation and strategic connectivity during the Eastern Partnership Business Forum 2025, held in Warsaw under the Polish EU Council Presidency.
From April 16 to 17, Commissioner for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood Marta Kos will be in Sofia, Bulgaria, to take part in the “EU Meets the Balkans Forum” — an annual high-level gathering organised by the European Liberal Forum with the support of the ALDE Party and the Atlantic Club of…
Today, the European Commission announced the 15 winners of the 6th edition of the EU Award for Roma Integration in the Western Balkans and Türkiye. This year’s award recognises achievements promoting Roma integration through education.
From 10 to 11 April, Brussels hosted the EU-Ukraine Business Summit. Co-organised by the European Commission, the Government of Ukraine, the Polish Presidency of the EU Council, and Italy – as host of the 2025 Ukraine Recovery Conference – the Summit brought together over 700 key stakeholders.
