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Why the Western Balkans keep losing patience with Brussels
Two decades after the promise of membership, voters in the region increasingly doubt it will be kept. Here is how the process stalled.
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EU, UK, the Balkans and the rest of non-CIS Europe.
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What qualified majority voting would change in EU foreign policy
Ending unanimity on sanctions and statements is popular in Berlin and Paris. Smaller states see a loss of leverage.
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What the drone war has taught European armies
Cheap drones and electronic warfare are changing how armies train, buy equipment and protect troops.
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How EU accession works, step by step
From candidate status to the final ratification vote: the stages, the vetoes and why it takes so long.