EU leaders have offered the Western Balkans access to the single market, contingent on swift reforms, marking a significant step towards integration while providing a huge economic incentive amidst the backdrop of Russia’s Ukraine conflict.
European Union leaders have unveiled a growth plan for the six Western Balkans countries, offering them access to parts of the EU single market in exchange for substantial reforms, as a stepping stone to full EU membership.
The landmark announcement came during the annual Berlin Process summit held in Tirana, Albania.
The nations in the region are Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo,…