The article, published by the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, discusses the challenges and opportunities the Western Balkans region faces in its pursuit of EU accession. The region, has been hit by a series of crises, including the Covid-19 pandemic, Russian aggression against Ukraine, rising inflation, and an energy crisis. The article examines specific issues affecting the region, such as the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue and the Bulgarian veto of EU accession negotiations for North Macedonia, and stresses the importance of the EU’s engagement in promoting reforms and maintaining its commitment to enlargement. Overall, the article calls for a renewed focus on the Western Balkans by the EU to promote stability, security, and prosperity in the region. Read more here.
Source: WMCES
