DW All • June 5, 2026 19:17

EU leaders at Balkan summit optimistic about rapid expansion

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German Chancellor Merz has said he wants Western Balkan countries to be better integrated into the EU as they seek full membership. Commission head Von der Leyen called for a "faster" enlargement process.

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Thu 07:00 - Euronews

Watch: Forget idealism—the multi-billion euro reason the EU wants the Western Balkans in the bloc

Fri 15:00 - The Guardian

EU must prove it is capable and willing to take in new members, leaders say

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EU leaders at Balkan summit optimistic about rapid expansion

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EU leaders at Balkan summit optimistic about rapid expansion

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EU leaders at Balkan summit optimistic about rapid expansion

German Chancellor Merz has said he wants Western Balkan countries to be better integrated into the EU as they seek full membership. Commission head Von der Leyen called for a …

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Watch: Forget idealism—the multi-billion euro reason the EU wants the Western Balkans in the bloc

Top EU chiefs are gathering in Tivat, Montenegro from this Thursday for the EU-Western Balkans summit. But with the EU already struggling to manage 27 member states, why is Brussels …

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EU must prove it is capable and willing to take in new members, leaders say

Von der Leyen tells Balkans summit that bloc needs to make enlargement process ‘faster and more credible’The EU must prove its willingness and ability to take in new members and …