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

EUobserver says the state of accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans is likely to be the main topic[1].According to EUobserver, EU enlargement chief Marta Kos has promised[1] that the Commission will assess its accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova, Albania and Montenegro.EUobserver reports that Montenegro is the most advanced in terms of meeting the requirements to join the bloc.[1]EUobserver also reports that Albania will also receive its report card, amid anti-government riots.[1]The outlet describes the integration of the Western Balkans as painfully slow, particularly in the case of Serbia, the largest country in the region.[1]According to EUobserver, defence talks with the UK and a key vote on CO2 emissions will also top the agenda in Brussels.[1]In a separate report, RFE/RL said Montenegro is still aiming to be EU member 28 by 2028[2].