“Enlargement can bring great benefits to both the region and Europe as a whole, helping to ensure a stable, prosperous and peaceful continent,” Sassoli said.
However, as the head of the European Parliament stressed, how quickly the countries of the Western Balkans will become part of the EU depends on how successfully the reforms necessary for European integration are implemented.
The Western Balkans include Serbia and Montenegro, with which the EU is already negotiating on European integration, as well as Albania and North Macedonia, which are officially considered candidates for EU membership.
The western Balkan region also includes Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo, which are considered as potential candidates for accession to the European Union.
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