BRUSSELS – The European Commission yesterday adopted the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, with the stated intention to bring some of the benefits of membership to the region in advance of accession, boosting economic growth and accelerating socio-economic convergence.
The European Commission has built the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans around four key pillars. The first pillar focuses on enhancing economic integration with the European Union’s single market, while the second pillar seeks to boost economic integration within the Western Balkans through the Common Regional Market.
The third pillar aims to accelerate…
