European Parliament Adopts Reports on Five Western Balkan Countries

European Parliament assesses EU accession progress of five Western Balkan countries

Montenegro aims to join EU by 2028, whereas Albania wants to conclude accession talks by 2027

The Western Balkans belong in the EU – and Montenegro can lead the way

The Western Balkans must not remain Europe’s blind spot – the region belongs in the EU, and the enlargement frontrunner, Montenegro, can lead the way. This is the message from the Socialists and Democrats, the most vocal supporters of EU enlargement, as the European Parliament today debates the region’s European future. For the S&D Group, enlargement is a geostrategic priority...

Enlargement: MEPs assess the progress of five Western Balkans countries

Albania In a report adopted by 483 votes in favour, 103 against and 70 abstentions, MEPs welcome Albania’s swift progress in recent years, calling on the authorities to ensure legislation adopted is implemented fully. Despite its progress, Parliament says that Albania still faces several challenges, such as overcoming internal political polarisation and improving the country’s political culture, strengthening the rule of law and consolidating an…

European Parliament adopts reports on five Western Balkan countries

STRASBOURG – The European Parliament adopted today annual reports on five Western Balkan countries: Montenegro, Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo. The reports were jointly debated by the MEPs on Tuesday. During the debate, titled “An EU future for the Western Balkans”, the MEPs supported the membership prospects of candidate countries, especially Montenegro and Albania, while also highlighting ongoing problems and chall…