Germany Urges Swift EU Accession for Western Balkan Countries
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has issued a compelling call for the expedited integration of candidate countries from the Western Balkans into the European Union, citing geopolitical imperatives and the need to counter potential destabilization efforts in the region. Baerbock's advocacy for EU expansion comes on the heels of commemorations marking the 20th anniversary of the EU's historic enlargement with ten new member states in 2004.
Baerbock underscored the urgency of addressing political and geographical "grey zones" within the Balkans and the eastern periphery of the EU....