The European Union decided to begin accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova during the council meeting on December 14 and 15. A historic decision which should not hide the scale of what remains to be accomplished.
The European Council confirmed the place of Ukraine and Moldova in the European house. These two countries definitely no longer belong to the post-Soviet space. A eagerly awaited gesture in kyiv, in the middle of the war against Russia. But before joining the EU, Ukraine must still make progress on several key issues. Like transparency and plurality of media. HAS Kyivthe explanations of our correspondent, Emmanuelle Chaze.
The European Eye by Franceline Beretti: after the euphoria, the real problems begin
If politically, Europe could hardly do otherwise than quickly open accession negotiations, there remain many problems to overcome.
The bitterness of the Western Balkans
As the European Union celebrates the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, as well as the granting of candidate status to Georgia, in the Balkansthe atmosphere is much less festive. Louis Sellier.
New Year festivities tarnished by the crisis in Türkiye
Preparations for the New Year are accelerating. In Türkiyepart of the population attaches importance to the transition to the new year, but the atmosphere is darkened by the fall in purchasing power. Anne Andlauer.
Gustave Eiffel, photographer
The father of the Eiffel Tower died 100 years ago, on December 27, 1923. On the occasion of this centenary, the celebrations take us to Vevey, in Swisswhere two exhibitions are dedicated to the French engineer. Jeremy Lanche.