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EC Releases Communication on the Western Balkans

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05-Mar-2008

The EC released today its Communication, "Western Balkans: Enhancing the European Perspective", which evaluates the implementation of previous EU commitments and outlines next steps to support political and economic development in the region.

EU Decides to Launch Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo

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19-Feb-2008

The EU decided on 16 February to launch EULEX KOSOVO, a mission consisting of EU police, justice and customs experts. The mission aims to ensure the maintenance and promotion of the rule of law, public order and security.

Montenegro: Troika Meeting with the EU

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19-Feb-2008

At its troika meeting with Montenegro on 18 February, the EU indicated that, while considerable progress had been made since June 2006, further efforts were needed to strengthen administrative capacities, the rule of law and the fight against corruption.&

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Regulatory Management Capacities

Regulatory Management Capacities of New EU Members

Peer reviews in 2005 and 2006 resulted in a study paper on Regulatory Management Capacities of EU Member States that joined the EU on 1 May 2004 (Sigma Paper No. 42).