But Marta Kos warns "external forces" actively seeking to block certain countries from EU accession.
Wildfires ravaged large swathes of land across Ukraine and the Balkans, with Ukraine suffering the highest recorded damage of any country in the region, said the EU's European Forest Fire Information System.
Thousands of people gathered to protest over the fire in Kocani that claimed the lives of 59 young people and injured almost 200.
Investigations have revealed the Pulse nightclub lacked basic safety measures and a valid operating permit, sparking outrage in North Macedonia.
Inspections of nightclubs and discotheques launched after a deadly fire at the Pulse club in Kocani revealed serious regulatory violations.
Member states want EU to fund Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after US President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at dismantling the Agency for Global Media.
The president's ill-advised publicity stunt backfired spectacularly, with many accusing him of exploiting the tragedy for political gain.
Fury over systemic corruption as nightclub where 59 died in fire revealed to be operating without even minimal safety standards.
As investigations continue, the nation mourns one of its deadliest tragedies in recent history.
A fire at a packed nightclub in the town of Kocani has killed at least 51 people and left more than 100 injured.
Central bank says global geopolitical uncertainties and rising protectionist policies have reinforced the need for prudence.
North Macedonia’s gross international reserves reach €4.861bn at end-February.
Weaker external demand and potential impact of Trump tariffs weigh on Emerging Europe, Central Asia and Semed regions, with growth now projected at 3.2%.
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says Kazancı's investment will strengthen energy independence and tackle air pollution.
Increase reflects North Macedonia’s growing appeal as a destination for high-tech manufacturing and sustainable energy solutions.
The US’s distancing from its traditional democratic allies and embrace of the far right paves the way for the return of Russian influence to a region from which it has long been in retreat.
Hristijan Mickoski tells Munich Security Conference the EU's widely touted merit-based system for accession negotiations has not been applied fairly to his country
Survey by Skopje-based Institute for Political Research finds low salaries are the primary motivating force for emigration.
Former British ambassador in Washington appointed as UK seeks to deepen its engagement with the Western Balkans, a region of growing geopolitical interest.
The European automotive sector has been grappling with declining sales and growing competition from China, leading to significant restructuring efforts.