EU Invests In Western Balkan States, Discusses Enlargement Plans
German Leader Angela Merkel hosts the 2021 Berlin Process in a virtual meeting.
Angela Merkel Hosts 8th Annual Berlin Process Engaging Western Balkans
July 7, 2021-European Union leaders said they are encouraged by the progress Western Balkan countries are making in pursuit of EU membership. Writing on Twitter, EU President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU needs to “speed up the enlargement process.” She also said the process aids the applicants.
The EU restated its commitment to helping the Western Balkans with post-pandemic economic recovery efforts via infrastructure investments, as well as financial and technical assistance among other avenues.
Berlin Process for Admission
The Berlin Process is the lengthy path to EU membership for Albania (applied 2009), Bosnia and Herz...