SKOPJE, North Macedonia —
The leaders of Western Balkan countries pledged Monday to make full use of the European Union’s financial support plan of 6 billion euros ($6.5 billion) as they continue to seek membership in the bloc.
Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Albania are at different stages of the accession process. Their leaders gathered in North Macedonia’s capital, Skopje, and said in a joint statement they were committed “to the development of their countries to follow European standards.”
In November, the European Commission presented a Growth Plan for the Western Balkans to enhance economic integration…
