Enlargement Package 2024
On 30 October 2024, the European Commission adopted its 2024 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by the Western Balkans, Türkiye, Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia on their respective paths towards the European Union, with a particular focus on implementing fundamental reforms, as well as clear guidance on the reform priorities ahead.
Growth Plan for the Western Balkans
On 08 November 2023, the European Commission adopted a Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, with the aim of bringing some of the benefits of membership to the region in advance of accession, boost economic growth and accelerate much needed socio-economic convergence. The objective is to enable partners to step up reforms and investments to significantly accelerate the speed of the enlargement process and the growth of their economies. For this, a new €6 billion Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans has been adopted for the period 2024-2027.
Support for Ukraine
The EU stands united in its solidarity with Ukraine and will continue to support Ukraine and its people together with its international partners, including through political, financial and humanitarian support as long as needed.
The EU has reacted swiftly and decisively against Russia’s aggression by adopting unprecedented packages of sanctions targeting the Russian economy and financial system, the Kremlin media machine and its corrupt elite.
Latest news
The European Commission is launching a new Humanitarian Air Bridge operation for those most in need in Syria, to deliver emergency healthcare and other essential supplies, as well as increasing its humanitarian funding.
The Commission has approved the addition of ‘Livanjski sir' from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI).
Yesterday, Ukraine joined the Media strand of the Creative Europe programme, which supports the audiovisual sector by funding selected projects related to film development and distribution, online and TV content, as well as the creation of innovative tools and business models...
The European Commission has adopted a new assistance programme worth €30 million to further support the people of Belarus. It brings the total of EU support mobilised since 2020 to €170 million.