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Accession to the European Union

Where and when will the European Union expand its borders next? The 27-member union spread eastward with the additions of Bulgaria and Romania in 2007. Current expansion candidates include Croatia, Iceland, Macedonia and Turkey. Albania, Montenegro and Serbia are potential future candidates.

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Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It? - Union Europeenne / Hans Lucas / picture alliance

Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It? - Union Europeenne / Hans Lucas / picture alliance

meinung •The Future of Europe Canada in the EU Sounds Crazy. Is It? An Essay by Markus Becker

The European Union needs new momentum. Canada needs a reliable partner. It would be a stretch for the EU to expand across the Atlantic, but doing so would be beneficial for both Europe and Canada.

Killing Because She Wants to Live - Hahn + Hartung

Killing Because She Wants to Live - Hahn + Hartung

Domestic Violence in Romania and Moldova Killing Because She Wants to Live

There are a number of women in the prisons of Romania and Moldova who killed their partners in self-defense. Why weren't they helped before it became too late? By Ioana Pascaru und Jan Petter, Miguel Hahn and Jan-Christoph Hartung (Photos) in Chișinău and Brașov

Albanian Leader Rama a Darling of Europe Despite Corruption Back Home - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Christian Spicker / IMAGO; piemags / IMAGO; Antonio Masiello / Getty Images; Daniel Vogl / picture alliance / dpa

Albanian Leader Rama a Darling of Europe Despite Corruption Back Home - [M] DER SPIEGEL; Fotos: Christian Spicker / IMAGO; piemags / IMAGO; Antonio Masiello / Getty Images; Daniel Vogl / picture alliance / dpa

A Blind Eye? Albanian Leader Rama a Darling of Europe Despite Corruption Back Home

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is a welcome guest in Western capitals - in part because he is helping Europe with its refugee problem. His opponents, though, say he has transformed Albania into an autocratic narco-state. By Walter Mayr in Tirana and Lugano

Playing With Fire in Belgrade - Isa Haziri / VX Photo / IH / picture alliance

Playing With Fire in Belgrade - Isa Haziri / VX Photo / IH / picture alliance

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić Playing With Fire in Belgrade

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić cultivates a modest image, but his vision of a "Serbian World" has deep implications for peace in the Balkans. The West continues to view him as a negotiating partner even as he seems to take a page out of Vladimir Putin's playbook. By Walter Mayr

“It Would Be Suicide for Meloni to Start a Fight with Brussels" - Francesco Rucci / Contrasto / DER SPIEGEL

“It Would Be Suicide for Meloni to Start a Fight with Brussels" - Francesco Rucci / Contrasto / DER SPIEGEL

Interview with Former Italian PM Romano Prodi “It Would Be Suicide for Meloni to Start a Fight with Brussels"

Romano Prodi is worried about the future of Italy and the EU after the election victory of post-fascist Giorgia Meloni. In an interview, he warns of a Rome-Budapest axis and explains how best to deal with the right wing. Interview Conducted by Frank Hornig und Maximilian Popp

"Over and Over, Putin Says Kosovo, Kosovo, Kosovo!" - Aggelos Barai / DER SPIEGEL

"Over and Over, Putin Says Kosovo, Kosovo, Kosovo!" - Aggelos Barai / DER SPIEGEL

Russian Meddling in the Balkans "Over and Over, Putin Says Kosovo, Kosovo, Kosovo!"

The war in Ukraine threatens to upset the delicate peace in the Balkans. In a conversation with DER SPIEGEL, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama warns that Vladimir Putin is deliberately seeking to destabilize the region. Von Susanne Koelbl

"Putin Is On His Own Trajectory Regardless of What the EU Does" - SERGEY DOLZHENKO / EPA

"Putin Is On His Own Trajectory Regardless of What the EU Does" - SERGEY DOLZHENKO / EPA

Interview with Latvian Prime Minister "Putin Is On His Own Trajectory Regardless of What the EU Does"

Should Ukraine be granted candidate status for the European Union? Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš says that Putin's war means there is no longer a middle path for Eastern Europe. Either countries join the EU or they become part of the Russian empire. Interview Conducted by Markus Becker in Brussels

Ukraine's Possible EU Accession Not Universally Welcome - Maxim Dondyuk / DER SPIEGEL

Ukraine's Possible EU Accession Not Universally Welcome - Maxim Dondyuk / DER SPIEGEL

Accelerated Candidacy? Ukraine's Possible EU Accession Not Universally Welcome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants his country to become an EU member as rapidly as possible. But no all countries in the bloc are supportive of the idea. And potential members in the Balkans that have been waiting for years for the privilege are losing their patience.

Europe Must Not Be Blackmailed by Turkey - Kutluhan Cucel/ Getty Images

Europe Must Not Be Blackmailed by Turkey - Kutluhan Cucel/ Getty Images

Time for Plan B Europe Must Not Be Blackmailed by Turkey

After agreeing to help the European Union control the flow of migrants heading north, the Turkish government now feels empowered to use the deal as leverage. Europe must now find an alternative to its agreement with Ankara, lest it subject itself to blackmail. Von Mathieu von Rohr

Turkey's Post-Coup Slide into Dictatorship - Chris McGrath/ Getty Images

Turkey's Post-Coup Slide into Dictatorship - Chris McGrath/ Getty Images

Erdogan's Putsch Turkey's Post-Coup Slide into Dictatorship

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is taking advantage of last week's failed coup to consolidate his power. As the country slides into a dictatorship, there is a lot at stake for the West. But the effects in Turkey itself promise to be far greater. By SPIEGEL Staff

Weaknesses Emerge in EU-Turkey Refugee Deal - Petros Giannakouris/ AP

Weaknesses Emerge in EU-Turkey Refugee Deal - Petros Giannakouris/ AP

Uncertain Future Weaknesses Emerge in EU-Turkey Refugee Deal

The EU is praising the first deportations this week from Greece to Turkey as a breakthrough for the recent refugee agreement with Ankara. But it was little more than a show. Many believe the deal will fail to survive the expected legal challenges. Von Giorgos Christides, Katrin Kuntz und Maximilian Popp

Erdogan's Assault on Freedom and Democracy - REUTERS/ Presidential Palace

Erdogan's Assault on Freedom and Democracy - REUTERS/ Presidential Palace

With Friends Like These... Erdogan's Assault on Freedom and Democracy

The EU has placed its fate in the hands of Turkish President Erdogan. But the man who is to help solve the refugee crisis has recently shown more clearly than ever that he prefers autocracy to democracy. He is the price Europe must pay for failure. By SPIEGEL Staff

How the EU Lost Russia over Ukraine - Sergey Dolzhenko/ dpa

How the EU Lost Russia over Ukraine - Sergey Dolzhenko/ dpa

Summit of Failure How the EU Lost Russia over Ukraine

One year ago, negotations over a Ukraine association agreement with the European Union collapsed. The result has been a standoff with Russia and war in the Donbass. It was an historical failure, and one that German Chancellor Angela Merkel contributed to. Von SPIEGEL Staff

Erdogan Lashes Out at Germany in Search of Votes - HANDOUT / REUTERS

Erdogan Lashes Out at Germany in Search of Votes - HANDOUT / REUTERS

On the Stump Erdogan Lashes Out at Germany in Search of Votes

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan has been sharply critical of comments made by German President Joachim Gauck about his country's democratic deficiencies. His assertiveness plays well with Turks in Germany, who could be a strong force in the next election. Von SPIEGEL Staff

Why Is Britain Running Away from Europe? - Andy Rain/ dpa

Why Is Britain Running Away from Europe? - Andy Rain/ dpa

Heading for the Margins Why Is Britain Running Away from Europe?

Great Britain used to play a key role in leading Europe, and the benefits have been substantial. But now, the UK is turning its back on the EU and has chosen to focus on peripheral issues. It is the wrong move. Von Will Straw

Ukraine's Vitali Klitschko 'The People Intend to Fight'

Ukrainian opposition leader and heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko spoke to SPIEGEL about his presidential ambitions, the ongoing threat of a violent crackdown against the protesters, and Germany's role in bringing Ukraine closer to Europe. Von Benjamin Bidder und Erich Follath

Berlin Backs UK's 'Benefit Tourism' Offensive - Lindsey Parnaby/ picture alliance / dpa

Berlin Backs UK's 'Benefit Tourism' Offensive - Lindsey Parnaby/ picture alliance / dpa

Poverty Migration Berlin Backs UK's 'Benefit Tourism' Offensive

Germany has now stepped into the UK-triggered fray over introducing new restrictions on migration within the EU. The European Commission is enraged, and even conservative EU parliamentarians warn of pandering to populists. Von Carsten Volkery und Severin Weiland

Croatia Celebrates Entry to European Union - STR/ AFP

Croatia Celebrates Entry to European Union - STR/ AFP

Joining the Club Croatia Celebrates Entry to European Union

The European Union gained its 28th member on Monday -- Croatia. It's a major milestone for the former Yugoslav country, which was ravaged by war only two decades ago. But to pull out of its current economic slump, it still has a lot of work to do.

No Joy in Croatia's EU Accession - ? Nikola Solic / Reuters/ REUTERS

No Joy in Croatia's EU Accession - ? Nikola Solic / Reuters/ REUTERS

'Late for the Party' No Joy in Croatia's EU Accession

Croatia becomes a member of the EU next week. But with Zagreb likely to need urgent subsidies from Brussels, is the small Eastern European country ready for accession? Von Christoph Pauly

Turkish Talks to Continue Despite Berlin Tiff - OSMAN ORSAL/ REUTERS

Turkish Talks to Continue Despite Berlin Tiff - OSMAN ORSAL/ REUTERS

EU Accession Turkish Talks to Continue Despite Berlin Tiff

The European Union agreed on Tuesday to continue accession talks with Turkey, but only after a progress report due in October. The compromise deal serves to defuse the recent acrimonious dispute between Ankara and Berlin.

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