His country has been in the EU accession waiting room for 25 years and has seen little progress.

Prime Minister of North Macedonia Hristijan Mickoski joins this latest episode of 12 Minutes With to discuss what he refers to as artificial disputes holding his country back, and the impact this has on the country's population.

This interview was conducted during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November. Find out more about the event on euronews.com  

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Nine countries are candidates to join the European Union, but one is ahead in the race: Montenegro. The country of just over 600,000 people is aiming to wrap up accession talks next year and join the bloc as early as January 2028.

Deputy Prime Minister Filip Ivanović explains why the EU could pay a "huge" geopolitical cost and risk "losing credibility" if it fails to welcome Montenegro, and urges Brussels to show other countries working to become EU-ready that their efforts are not in vain.

This interview was conducted during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November. Find out more about the event on euronews.com

A series of in-depth interviews with influential Europeans—spanning politics, business, science, technology, and the environment—who are shaping the future of the continent. Each episode explores the key challenges and opportunities facing Europe today.

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He's known for his witty comebacks, and is widely considered one of Europe's most colourful leaders — traits he hopes will propel Albania on the path to EU membership.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama joins this latest edition of 12 Minutes With to talk about pushing for reforms to accelerate its EU accession, his pregnant AI minister, who is at the heart of these talks, and his next creative idea.

This interview was conducted during Euronews’ Enlargement Summit on 4 November. Find out more about the event on euronews.com 

A series of in-depth interviews with influential Europeans—spanning politics, business, science, technology, and the environment—who are shaping the future of the continent. Each episode explores the key challenges and opportunities facing Europe today.

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Smuggler balloons were reported in the Lithuanian airspace in the wake of drones violating European airspace. Can they be considered Russian-backed hybrid attacks? How should the EU and NATO respond? 

Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Kęstutis Budrys joins Maria Tadeo for an exclusive interview on recent activities on Europe's Eastern flank.

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Romania is on the frontline of Russia's hybrid war, grappling with drone incursions, TikTok bots and cyber warfare. The country's foreign minister explains why enlarging the EU is a pressing priority faced with Moscow's tactics.

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How can international development banks support the future recovery of war-ravaged Ukraine and Gaza? And will these multilateral institutions survive in the age of protectionism, geopolitical tensions and sweeping cuts to foreign aid? The president of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) sits down to discuss with Euronews.

A series of in-depth interviews with influential Europeans—spanning politics, business, science, technology, and the environment—who are shaping the future of the continent. Each episode explores the key challenges and opportunities facing Europe today.

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