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We stand with Palestine. This is not the "new Union" we want

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 3d

While EU enlargement cannot reach the shores of #Palestine, the total lack of reaction from our leaders to the ongoing genocide in #Gaza is a stark reminder of how easily the EU's values can be betrayed
#FreeGaza #GlobalSumudFlotilla

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While EU enlargement cannot reach the shores of Palestine, the lack of reaction from our leaders is a reminder of how easily the EU's values can be betrayed

In Moldova the EU is failing to address national minorities

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The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 6d

The EU does't know how to address national minorities in Gagauzia and Taraclia. And the #Moldova elections have only confirmed this.

With Mihai Peicov, Executive Director of the Centre for Civic Initiatives for National Minorities

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Outvoted in regions left out of national integration, where Russian propaganda thrives, the pro-EU Moldovan ruling party carries major responsibility

Bosnia will not lose any more EU Growth Plan funds—for now

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 7d

#Bosnia adopted the Reform Agenda for the EU Growth Plan on 30 September, the very last day available to prevent another 10% from being lost. But "the country must now deliver reforms in order to unlock the funds," warns Senior Analyst @adicerimagic.bsky.social

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With €100 million already wasted, the Bosnian Council of Ministers adopted the Reform Agenda on the very last day to prevent a further 10% loss

For Moldova's pro-EU ruling party, the challenge begins now

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 9d

After securing another term with an absolute majority in Parliament, President Sandu's pro-EU PAS party must deliver reforms to "join the Union by 2028." Yet the shadow of an Orbán-led stalemate looms large.

Interview with Victor Neculai
#Moldova
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After once again securing an absolute majority in Parliament, President Sandu's PAS party must deliver reforms for Moldova to "join the EU by 2028"

Pro-EU forces secure majority in 2025 Moldova elections

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 10d

Pro-EU forces secure absolute majority in #Moldova elections and will be able to govern without a coalition, despite a clear decline in support.
#Russia may seek to exploit tensions to weaken Chișinău's institutions and sovereignty
#moldovanelections

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The ruling PAS party will be able to govern again without a coalition. Yet Russia may seek to exploit tensions to weaken Moldova's institutions

What an election observer does in practice

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The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 11d

"It is not rocket science," but the challenge is to refrain from any political comments and to pay attention to everything that happens before and during Election Day, "with fairness". Interview with MEP Dan Barna @reneweurope.bsky.social

#MoldovaElections2025

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Interview with MEP Dan Barna, Renew Europe's Vice-President and election observer with the OSCE mission for the 2025 elections in Moldova

The 2025 Moldova elections conceal a new EU referendum

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 12d

Behind an “emotional and geopolitical vote” in #Moldova lies a sensitive new referendum on the EU.
Interview in Chișinău with Ian Manole, executive director of the Moldovan NGO Promo-LEX

#MoldovaElections

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The "emotional and geopolitical" vote highlights the risk of Moldova becoming "a second Belarus," Promo-LEX executive director Ion Manole warns

Moldova's crucial 2025 elections: All you need to know

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The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 14d

All you need to know about #Moldova most crucial elections: the competitors, the diapora role, Russia’s interference, and what could happen.

And stay updated with our on-the-ground coverage of the elections in Chișinău starting today!
#MoldovaElections

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With Russian interference mounting and Moldova's EU future at risk, voters will head to the polls on 28 September to elect a new Parliament

Is Cyprus an example for Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia?

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 16d

What does #Cyprus teach the EU about candidate countries with occupied or separatist territories, such as #Ukraine, #Moldova, and #Georgia?
An interview with @dioniscenusa.bsky.social, associate expert at the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center (GSSC)

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Cyprus' lack of territorial integrity has never posed existential threats for the EU as a whole. But with the three candidates, the situation could be different

Albania aims to open all EU negotiating chapters by 2025

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 22d

#Albania aims to open all negotiating chapters "before this year ends," said Prime minister Rama.
At the sixth Accession Conference, ministerial discussions began also on Cluster 4 – 'Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity' (only one cluster is left)
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Negotiations between Albania and the EU have begun on Cluster 4 Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity. Only five chapters remain

EESC President Röpke's biggest success is in EU enlargement

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 23d

At the end of his mandate, the outgoing @eesc-president.bsky.social Röpke took stock of the Enlargement Candidate Members' Initiative in an exclusive interview with The New Union Post
#EUenlargement

@eesc.bsky.social

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Closing his mandate, Oliver Röpke took stock of the EESC Enlargement Candidate Members' Initiative in a final interview with The New Union Post

What is the EESC's Enlargement Candidate Members' Initiative

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 27d

All you need to know about the @eesc.bsky.social Enlargement Candidate Members’ Initiative, the first step to bring candidate countries into an EU institution
#EUenlargement #EUaccession #EESC

An interactive infographic:
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All you need to know about the EESC's initiative on EU enlargement, the first step to bring candidate countries into the Brussels institutions

3 takeaways from 2025 State of the Union on EU enlargement

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 28d

Three takeaways from the 2025 State of the (slowly enlarging) Union

"Let's make the next reunification of Europe happen," said Commission President von der Leyen during the annual address to the European Parliament.

#SOTEU #soteu2025 #VonDerLeyen

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"Let's make the next reunification of Europe happen," said Commission President von der Leyen in the annual State of the Union address to the Parliament

Maia Sandu urges EU to back Moldova before crucial elections

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 29d

“EU accession is a race against time to be protected from Russia,” Moldovan President Maia Sandu warns in Strasbourg ahead of crucial elections in Moldova

#moldova #moldovaelections2025 #moldovaelections #MaiaSandu

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"EU accession is a race against time to be protected from Russia," said the Moldovan President in her speech at the European Parliament plenary

Vučić’s SNS risks suspension from centre-right EPP family

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · 29d

#Vucic Serbian Progressive Party risks being suspended or kicked out of its centre-right European family. As political tensions escalate, "as @eppgroup.bsky.social leader, I will initiate a scrutiny process" over the associate membership, said
President Manfred Weber

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President Weber has revealed that Serbian ruling party's associate membership will be scrutinised, as tensions with Vučić escalate in Brussels

Backing Ukraine outside the EU budget brings political risks

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · Sep 8

Backing #Ukraine above the 2028-2034 MFF ceiling poses political rather than financial risks

An analysis with @amandinesabourin.bsky.social and Mariella Di Ciommo (@ecdpm.org)

#EUbudget #MFF2028_2034

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Experts warn that countries like Hungary may oppose how the Commission intends to allocate the €100 billion for Ukraine in the next EU budget

The EU enlargement reforms will be unveiled by Autumn 2025

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · Sep 4

According to the latest published College agenda, the non-legislative proposal for "policy reviews and reforms" aimed at preparing the EU for the integration of new members is now expected on 29 October, alongside the 2025 #EUenlargement Package

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The European Commission’s proposal for EU enlargement reforms and policy reviews, both internal and external, is now expected on 29 October

Kosovo early elections more likely after 7 months' deadlock

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · Sep 3

Since February, #Kosovo has not had a functioning Parliament due to political clashes, with "enormous consequences on many levels," warns Dan Ilazi , Head of Research at the Kosovar Centre for Security Studies. Two hard deadlines could trigger a return to the polls

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Since February 2025, Kosovo has not had a functioning Parliament due to political clashes. KCSS's Ilazi warns of "enormous" repercussions at the EU level

The next EU budget set to include migration conditionality

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · Sep 1

According to the, next EU budget is set to open the door to migration conditionality on external funds. "It is worrisome, we don't know what would happen to those programmes," warns Anita Käppeli, Director of Policy Outreach at @cgdev.org
#EUbudget #MFF

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Shortcomings in returns in third countries may lead to freezing external funds in the 2028-2034 EU budget. "It is worrisome," warns CGD's Käppeli

How the 2028-2034 MFF is expected to address EU enlargement

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · Aug 26

An interactive infographic to understand how the 2028-2034 MFF is expected to address EU enlargement.

According to the Commission's proposal, €43 billion of the new Global Europe Instrument will be dedicated to the Enlargement and Neighbourhood East area
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According to the proposal for the 2028-2034 MFF, €43 billion of the EU budget will be dedicated to the Enlargement and Neighbourhood East area

Is EU accession a security guarantee for Ukraine?

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thanks to the mutual defence clause enshrined in the Treaties, EU accession could represent "a very strong guarantee on paper," says @euiss.bsky.social senior analyst @ditrych.bsky.social. However, this could not be enough for #Ukraine to face future #Russia threats

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The EU's mutual defence clause could represent "a very strong guarantee" for Ukraine. But perhaps only on paper, warns EUISS's Ondrej Ditrych

Trump may blame Zelensky and Europe if Russia talks fail

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · Aug 20

US president #Trump is seeking an excuse to pull out of the war in #Ukraine and to normalise relations with #Russia, raising concerns about how much his words can be trusted.

With the analysis by Volodymyr Dubovyk @cepa.org and Fabian Zuleeg @epc-official.bsky.social
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Experts warn Trump is seeking an excuse to pull out of the war in Ukraine and to normalise relations with Putin. And negotiations have not yet begun

Serbia sees protests and police repression turn violent

The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · Aug 19

" #Vucic thought that unprecedented police brutality would frighten people away. It failed. Instead, anger has grown," explained @srdjancvijic.bsky.social, president of the International Advisory Committee @bezbednost.bsky.social

#SerbiaProtests #Serbia

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"Serbian President Vučić thought police brutality would frighten people away. It failed. Instead, anger has grown," explained BCSP's Srdjan Cvijić

Few reasons for optimism for EU ahead of Trump-Putin summit

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The New Union Post @newunionpost.bsky.social · Aug 15

"Even if Europeans manage to tinker with some of the details, I wouldn't say we can trust that this has actually changed #Trump mind," warns @rosabalfour.bsky.social, director of @carnegieeurope.bsky.social, ahead of the summit in #Alaska

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“Even if Europeans manage to tinker with some details, we cannot trust this has changed Trump's mind,” warns Carnegie Europe's Rosa Balfour