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A goal for democracy

In Georgia, football is emerging with renewed vigour — playing an important role in the Europeanisation of the country

By Nino Samkharadze

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Not a matter for technocrats

The European Commission wants to expand its ability to steer economic policy. Democratic control is needed to prevent forced austerity measures

By Dominika Biegon

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A seven-year struggle comes to an end

The EU Commission and the British government settle key disputes over Northern Ireland. Still, Brexit remains an obstacle

By Jens Zimmermann, Michèle Auga

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On the European path

After a decade-long wait, Bosnia and Herzegovina has received EU candidate status. But to become a member, there is still much work to be done

By Denis Bećirović

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How ready is Ukrainian society to accept European values?

Progressive laws alone will not transform Ukraine into a country free of prejudice and discrimination. Much more needs to be changed

By Olekandra Horchynska

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The Western Balkans’ warning sign to Ukraine

Ukraine and Moldova are candidates to join the EU. But the years-long standstill in the Western Balkans shows how the process can lead to frustration

By Max Brändle

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Moldova’s European leap of faith

In light of Europe’s new security context, the European Council Summit would do well to move Moldova an inch closer to integration

By Mihai Mogildea

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A turning point for EU integration?

After many years of stalling, the EU could revamp its integration process in the western Balkans and send a clear signal toward Russia and China

By Bojan Stojkovski

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European security (dis)order

The standard narrative that every crisis leads to further EU integration is flawed. What does that mean for its path towards geopolitical sovereignty?

By Christos Katsioulis

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Ukraine’s EU membership ambition

Before the war, Ukraine's dream to become part of the EU was exactly that – a dream. But the new political reality could make it come true

By Nickolay Kapitonenko