Ireland to push graduates towards EU jobs to combat ‘demographic cliff’
Government fears waning Irish influence in key posts in Brussels
Britain’s attempts to put pressure on EU ‘misguided’ – Simon Coveney
Minister visits counterparts in France as EU-UK talks reach ‘very sensitive moment’
European Union is the new ‘big beast’ on the bond markets
Europe Letter: ‘Outrageous’ demand by investors to buy EU’s debt seen as vote of confidence in euro
Moldova warned of ‘severe consequences’ by EU after ousting of government
Ousted pro-reform prime minister accuses deputies of blocking judicial reform
Proposed European Commission team hits near-50/50 gender balance
Renominated commissioners include Phil Hogan and his expectation of trade portfolio
Conservative Bosnia holds first gay pride march amid tight security
EU praises Sarajevo for joining other Balkan capitals in hosting inclusive LGBT parade
EU pledges cash to Moldova's new government after political crisis
PM Maia Sandu plans ‘democratic transformation’ after tense power struggle
Albania, North Macedonia braced for delay to EU membership talks
European Commission backing for Balkan states meets French and Dutch opposition
Moldova's new leader seeks sweeping reform after tense power struggle
Controversial oligarch Plahotniuc leaves the country after his party concedes defeat
Moldova crisis deepens as rival governments vie for power
Major powers call for calm as pro-EU and pro-Russian parties face off against old cabinet
Albania and North Macedonia may get EU accession talks go-ahead
Turkey has continued to move further away from union, commission warns
North Macedonia eyes EU accession talks after presidential election
President-elect Stevo Pendarovski backs historic name-change deal with Greece
Up to €4.4bn pledged to help refugees inside Syria and on borders
Leaders warn of social upheaval in own countries if assisted returns not sped up
Albanian protesters urge scandal-hit government to quit
Prime minister Rama digs in and eyes EU accession talks as the West calls for calm
West hails Greek vote to end 28-year name row with Macedonia
‘North Macedonia’ to step up EU and Nato bids despite Russian anger
Macedonia’s parliament agrees to change country’s name
Vote to become Republic of North Macedonia ends 27-year Greek dispute, paves way to EU
Kosovo arrests over politician's murder stoke tension with Serbia
EU official discusses ‘urgent need for calm and de-escalation’ with Belgrade and Pristina
EU on guard as China builds infrastructure and influence
Beijing eyes high-tech firms in western Europe and big transport projects further east
EU and US back Macedonia over ex-leader’s asylum bid in Hungary
Facing jail at home, Nikola Gruevski claims to have been given refuge in Budapest
West hails vote on Macedonia's name deal as nationalists and Russia fume
Police protection given to Skopje deputies who backed pact with Greece
Macedonia’s parliament approves name change deal with Greece
Nationalist deputies switch sides to pass controversial western-backed accord
Jail looms for Macedonia’s ex-premier amid row over name deal
Gruevski loses court appeal against corruption conviction as state debates Greece agreement
Land-swap fears unite many of Kosovo’s Serbs and Albanians
Broad multi-ethnic opposition in Kosovo to talk of border changes with Serbia
Moldova’s opposition seeks EU sanctions against leaders of ‘dictatorship’
Thousands protest and EU and US object after mayoral elections annulled
EU boost adds impetus to Macedonia's bid for deal with Greece
France's Macron demands EU reform before Balkan expansion
EU recommends Turkish accession be kept on hold over human rights concerns
Commission wants Albania and Macedonia to start talks on joining EU
EU backs reform in Bosnia amid fears over stability and Russian sway
Top EU officials end six-nation Balkan tour of would-be members
EU backs Balkan economic co-operation area
Scheme to deepen trade ties between Albania and five ex-Yugoslav states
EU warns Macedonia not to ‘play with fire’ on ethnic tensions
Scandal-plagued former prime minister urges supporters to ‘defend’ country
Russia accuses West of pushing pro-Albanian agenda in Macedonia
Moscow echoes nationalists’ fears of ‘Greater Albania’ as two-year crisis deepens
Turkey’s prospects of EU admission fading, says EU report
Ankara’s post-coup clampdowns on democracy making accession unlikely, EU warns
No plan for widespread repression, says Turkey
Government rejects criticism Erdogan is using failed coup to tighten grip on power
Foreign ministers harden stance as concern grows over arrests in Turkey
US secretary of state John Kerry says Erdogan must provide ‘evidence, not allegations’
EU and US urge action as Macedonia vote delayed again
Protests continue over corruption and presidential pardons for powerful figures
Macedonian president’s mass pardon for politicians reignites crisis
EU and US question country’s commitment to law after corruption scandal amnesty
Turkish court makes journalists’ espionage trial private
Case accusing men of trying to topple government draws condemnation
Turkish police fire tear gas at newspaper protest
EU officials lament country’s press record after seizure of top-selling daily newspaper Zaman
Deepening political uncertainty adds to bleak Balkan picture for refugees
Growing tendency to close borders in Europe threatens spirit of co-operation
Macedonia PM tenders resignation in crisis deal
EU seeks to soothe rancour over plans for snap elections due in April
Turkey criticised by EU over human rights and judiciary
Pace of political reform has slowed and journalists have been intimidated, says report
Migrant crisis: EU-Turkey deal may signal change in relations
Opening door to Syrian refugees could be political gamble of Angela Merkel’s career
Angela Merkel says EU refugee pledge only a first step
EU leaders agree to provide €1bn in humanitarian aid to UN refugee agency
Bosnia trips again on EU road as Balkan troubles mount
British UN draft resolution on Srebrenica massacre fuels anger among Bosnian Serbs
EU alarmed as deadly battle deepens Macedonia crisis
Unstable ex-Yugoslav state says Kosovar-led group planned major terror attacks
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