European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn on the second day of the explanatory screening between the European Commission and Macedonia said that the beginning of this process sends a “strong signal of the EU’s commitment and the credibility of the enlargement process to the entire region.” “We have an ambitious […]
On September 30 you have a unique opportunity to shape your future. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a choice that will have an impact on the citizens, their children and the next generations those who are not yet born. The referendum is a very unique opportunity for citizens to take […]
Johannes Hahn, European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, has said that accession negotiations in the future will take longer than before. ‘Quality before speed,’ Hahn said in an interview with the Austrian daily Tiroler Tageszeitung adding that many things had come to light with the membership of Hungary and Romania. The EU, he noted, […]
The citizens of Macedonia should decide whether they will become part of the European Union or return to isolation, the EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, told reporters on Monday. It’s up to the citizens of Macedonia to either choose isolation, from which the country barely manged to pull out, or […]
Macedonia has been receiving the continuous support and encouragement for the September 30 referendum from strategic partners such as the U.S.A and the EU, but also from neighbor countries. The citizens’ vote is one of the crucial steps towards the implementation of the name agreement with Greece as well as towards NATO membership and the […]
EU Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn has hailed the decision taken by parliament in Macedonia for the holding of the name referendum on 30th of September. “The EU hails this agreement and its implementation as symbol of reconciliation and good neighbouring relations in the region. I call on the citizens of Macedonia to use their democratic right […]
Let’s get down to work. We have a rendezvous with history. We have no time to lose. We are at the very start of a long journey, Johannes Hahn, EU Enlargement Negotiations Commissioner, said Tuesday addressing a session of the National Council for EU Integration in Skopje. “It will be important to ensure inclusiveness and unity of […]
The door of the EU remains wide open for Macedonia and it’s up to you to seize the opportunity. It is up to you to decide on the future of your country, EU Enlargement Negotiations Commissioner Johannes Hahn said Tuesday in Skopje who officially launched the preparatory process for opening EU accession negations. The door […]
EU Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn will arrive to Skopje tomorrow. This visit will also mark the start of the screening process, which is expected to accompany the beginning of EU accession talks. According to the agenda, tomorrow morning, Hahn will hold a meeting with PM Zoran Zaev, after which he will meet with parliamentary speaker, […]
The road ahead is clear. It leads towards your membership to the European Union. To accomplish that, all political forces share the responsibility to maintain a constructive dialogue and continue to deliver on the citizens’ aspirations, including notably through reforms in the rule of law, security services, public administration and a functioning market economy, say High […]
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev had a meeting Thursday in Brussels with EU Enlargement Negotiations Commissioner Johannes Hahn, which in practice kicked off the preparations for the screening process for Macedonia, which is given a conditional green light to open EU accession talks in June 2019. The meeting was also attended by Macedonian Vice-Premier for European […]
European Commission is immediately starting preparations for the screening process for Macedonia and Albania that were given a conditional green light to open EU accession talks in June 2019, EU Enlargement Negotiations Commissioner Johannes Hahn said in an interview with RFE/RL. Hahn said that with conclusions of the General Affairs Council, the European Commission has […]
Macedonian government delegation led by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev pays a two-day working visit to Brussels where is set to meet with European Council President Donald Tusk. The meeting will also be attended by Deputy PM and Defence Minister Radmila Sekerinska, Deputy PM for European Affairs Bujar Osmani and FM Nikola Dimitrov, Government Press Service […]
It took a lot of time and efforts to get to this point today, the EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, told reporters after signing of the agreement on settling Athens-Skopje name dispute. This is a historic day and opportunity for the citizens of North Macedonia to get positive feedback with […]
The Skopje-Athens name dispute solution will have an enormous significance for the entire region. I am prepared to personally support the referendum, says Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn. “There will be a referendum in September and October and I have made myself available to support the agreement. I have certain […]
Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn says the EU is encouraged by the latest round of name talks between Skopje and Athens. Hahn, who attended Monday an informal breakfast organized by Bulgaria and Austria alongside Macedonia’s Foreign Minister Nikola Dimitrov and his European counterparts, tweeted that the meeting was fruitful and […]
Komisari evropian për zgjerim, Johannes Hahn vlerëson se takimi i sotëm me ministrin e Punëve të Jashtme, Nikolla Dimitrov, ka qenë mjaft i frytshëm. E gjithë kjo, sipas tij, është për shkak të punës konstruktive të Dimitrov e Kotzias. Hahn thotë se të gjithë kanë shprehur përzemërsi në drejtim të mbështetjes së bisedimeve. Ai thotë […]
European Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn voiced optimism in Sofia on Thursday that Macedonia and Greece will reach a solution to the name dispute. He did not want to discuss any time frames, however. “I’ve always been optimistic. And I’ll stay optimistic. The two PMs are on the right track,” […]
Ka filluar Samiti i BE-së me vendet e Ballkanit Përendimor. Para fillimit të këtij Samiti, komisioneri i BE-së për Zgjerim, Johannes Hahn, është takuar me presidentin e Kosovës, Hashim Thaçi dhe me atë të Serbisë, Aleksander Vuçiq. Me këtë rast Hahn ka theksuar edhe një herë se normalizimi i raporteve mes Serbisë dhe Kosovës është […]
Commissioner of European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn has said his recent statement that the name issue could be solved in a couple of weeks was misinterpreted. “That was a mistake, there is a recording of this. I said I have faith that a solution can be reached in a couple of weeks, […]
