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23.12.2020 Article

EU accession prospects for North Macedonia

In 2004, North Macedonia applied for EU membership; in December 2005, it was granted candidate country status by the European Council.

Ohrid, North Macedonia
04.09.2020 Article

Expanding Cooperation with Civil Society in the Eastern Partnership Countries and Russia

Since 2014, the Eastern Partnership programme has enabled numerous civil-society organisations in Germany and in the countries of the Eastern Partnership and Russia to play their part as key actors and important partners of governance.

Supporting civil-society engagement
06.05.2020 Article

Solidarity at a time of crisis – EU-Western Balkans summit 

Given the current travel restrictions, the EU-Western Balkans Summit, which was originally to take place in Zagreb, is being held by video conference. The focus is on working together in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU is providing 3.3 billion euros in support for the region.

Zagreb, Croatia
12.11.2019 Article

The Western Balkans are part of Europe

On today’s trip to North Macedonia, Foreign Minister Maas seeks to encourage perseverance with reforms, saying that Germany will support and assist the Country.

Foreign Minister Maas and his counterpart Dimitrov from North Macedonia
27.09.2019 Article

North Macedonia and Albania moving closer to EU accession

Yesterday, the Bundestag voted in favour of opening EU accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania. This sends an important message, for the Western Balkans is a key region for Europe.

Ohrid, North Macedonia
13.06.2019 Article

Albania’s EU perspective – important reforms have been implemented

During talks with his Albanian counterpart, Foreign Minister Maas underscores that the country’s reforms will pay off.

The flags of Albania, the EU and Germany standing on a table

Press releases

  1. 20.01.2021 Press release

    Former Federal Minister Christian Schmidt, Member of the German Bundestag, to submit candidacy for the Office of the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina

  2. 24.03.2020 Press release

    Statement by Foreign Minister Maas on the start of EU accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia

  3. 02.03.2020 Press release

    Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on the European Commission’s updates on progress made by Albania and North Macedonia

  4. 05.02.2020 Press release

    Minister of State Michael Roth on the European Commission’s accession process proposals

  5. 15.11.2019 Press release

    Statement by a Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson on the new government in Moldova

  6. 13.11.2019 Press release

    Statement by Foreign Minister Heiko Maas prior to his departure for Skopje

  7. 26.09.2019 Press release

    Statement by Foreign Minister Maas on the German Bundestag’s approval of the start of EU accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia

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