EU's Top Diplomat: EU should accept 10 new members
Josep Borrell, the European Union's top diplomat, suggested that the EU should be open to accepting 10 new member states. Borrell emphasised that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has accelerated the enlargement process.
Crucial importance of Turkey-EU relations emphasized by Turkish Vice resident
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz highlighted the immense significance of Turkey-European Union (EU) relations on Thursday, underscoring their impact not only on Turkey and the EU but also on the broader region. Following a meeting with Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut, the head of the EU delegation in Turkey, and his accompanying team at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, Yilmaz expressed their exchange of views on global and regional developments, with particular emphasis on Turkey-EU relations.
Greece advocates excluding defense spending from EU deficit calculation
During a working dinner in Athens, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated on Thursday that money allocated for defense spending should not be factored into the European Union's deficit calculations. The statement was made during discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, where the two leaders also explored various issues concerning both countries.
Largest forest fire in EU history strikes Greece
The European Commission's spokesperson addressed the devastating forest fire that has engulfed Greece, stating that it marks the most extensive forest fire ever documented within the EU.
EU reiterates support for Western Balkans, Ukraine, Moldova's EU membership bids
Charles Michel: "Enlargement remains a top priority for the EU