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Accession Conference with Albania: EU opens negotiations on the internal market cluster

The European Union delegation was led by Mr Radosław Sikorski, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the participation of Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. The Albanian delegation was led by Mr Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania.

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Call for applications: up to 500 municipalities from across the Western Balkans to benefit from free public WiFi as part of the EU’s Growth Plan

Municipalities in the Western Balkans can apply to benefit from the WiFi4WB (Wi-Fi for Western Balkans) initiative, which will provide free Wi-Fi hotspots to up to 500 municipalities across the Western Balkans. Wi-Fi access points will be installed in public spaces such as squares, parks, libraries, museums, and schools, providing free and reliable internet access for residents and visitors.

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New EU call to boost private investment and growth in the Western Balkans

The European Union announced a Call for Expressions of Interest to mobilise private investments in the Western Balkans aiming to support the region’s economic growth and integration into the EU Single Market. Businesses from the EU, EEA and the Western Balkans are invited to submit proposals for investment projects, with a deadline of 21 May 2025.

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Winners of the 6th EU Award for Roma Integration in the Western Balkans and Türkiye announced

The European Commission announced the 15 winners of the 6th edition of the EU Award for Roma Integration in the Western Balkans and Türkiye.

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Accession Conference with Albania: EU opens negotiations on the internal market cluster

WBIF Open4Business Regional Flagship Event

Winners of the 6th EU Award for Roma Integration in the Western Balkans and Türkiye announced

EBRD and EU launch €377 million SME digitalisation programme

New EU call to boost private investment and growth in the Western Balkans

Albania: €90 million EU financial package for Durrës – Rrogozhina railway upgrade

EIB Global announces digitalisation grant for Montenegrin schools

Deepening private sector engagement: EU-Western Balkans Business Platform in Brussels

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Tiršova 2, the largest individual EU Donation, soon to admit new paatients

The EU Civil Protection Mechanism assists fire victims in Kočani

Beyond stress, empowering minds – A journey of connection and growth

Interreg and Green-Tex: Recycled textiles – Less pollution

Steadily paving Albania’s path to EU Accession

More than an initiative, a reconciliation movement

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Discover new funding opportunities for your ideas

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Made of Us - Hits the Road Again

The EU-Western Balkans road trip
The roadtrip of a lifetime can inspire a vision for the future

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Our campaign promoting EU's support to arts and culture of the Western Balkans.

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Celebrating Roma education champions in the Western Balkans and Türkiye

Erasmus accreditations are a tool for organisations that want to open-up their activities to cross-border exchange and cooperation and are designed for organisations that plan to implement learning mobility activities on a regular basis. This call is launched in preparation of the European Union 2021-2027 Programme for education, training, youth and sport.

Embracing a Sustainable Future: Understanding Zero Waste Day and Waste Management in Novi Sad and Skopje

YEAs advocate for gender equality on International Women’s Day

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One click closer: Challenging stereotypes and unleashing creativity

EU Support Fuels Cultural Heritage Revival in the Western Balkans

Meet the celebrity bear from Montenegro

EU Support Ignites Creative Sparks in Western Balkans’ Film and Theatre Scene