THIS WEEK: EU enlargement report tops Brussels agenda as ‘coalition of the willing’ faces Trump’s midterm test

Next week, the European Commission will release reports on accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans. Montenegro is leading in meeting EU requirements, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlighting its progress. Prime Minister Milojko Spajić emphasized Montenegro's commitment to reforms for EU membership. Albania will also receive its report amid protests. The integration of Western Balkan states into the EU has been slow, especially for Serbia, but recent elections may shift its trajectory towards EU membership.