At the Balkan summit, EU leaders urged accelerating enlargement

At the European Union (EU) and Western Balkans summit, high-ranking bloc officials repeatedly emphasized the need to accelerate the accession process for candidate countries, including six Balkan states.

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„We must make the enlargement process faster and more reliable,“ said European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen in the small town of Tivat, best known for its port where luxury yachts are moored.

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„Enlargement is a geostrategic necessity for us, as well as a long-term investment in our peace, stability, and security,“ said U. von der Leyen, acknowledging that the accession process must „become more dynamic.“

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„Gradual Integration“