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EU's Western Balkans Push: Security and Money Shape the Enlargement Debate

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Source: Euronews.com
EU's Western Balkans Push: Security and Money Shape the Enlargement Debate
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EU leaders insist on enlarging the bloc to secure borders and capitalize on vast trade with the Western Balkans, arguing that billions in two-way trade and security concerns justify the move amid competing influence from Russia, China, and the US; Albania and Serbia propose a phased entry to avoid gridlock, reflecting a shift from idealism to strategic calculation.

Topics:worldpolitics#eu-economy#eu-enlargement#geopolitics#politics#regional-security#western-balkans
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  1. Watch: Forget idealism—the multi-billion euro reason the EU wants the Western Balkans in the bloc  Euronews.com
  2. EU summit with western Balkan leaders to reaffirm membership prospects  The Guardian
  3. Balkan leaders attend EU summit in Montenegro as enlargement gains urgency  AP News
  4. EU seeking ways to speed up Western Balkans membership  DW
  5. Macron and Merz head to Montenegro as EU races to secure its next frontier  politico.eu

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