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President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a compelling address at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia, focusing on the importance of EU enlargement and the integration of the Western Balkans. Speaking against the backdrop of global instability, she emphasizes Slovenia's leadership on the international stage and the EU's commitment to expanding its membership to include Ukraine, Moldova, and Western Balkan countries.

Von der Leyen discusses the strategic need for a larger, stronger European Union in response to geopolitical challenges, highlighting the progress made through new reform agendas and the EU's Growth Plan for the Western Balkans.

She calls for renewed efforts to advance the enlargement process and announces the appointment of a dedicated Commissioner for Enlargement in the next European Commission. Watch the full speech to learn about Europe's vision for growth, security, and unity in an increasingly complex world.

Von der Leyen: I will appoint a special commissioner for the countries of the Western Balkans

2024-09-02 16:58:17TiranaPost

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The President of the European Commission, Ursula Von der Leyen, in her speech during the Bled Strategic Forum, announced that the European Commission will appoint a commissioner dedicated to the integration of the Western Balkan countries.

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A year ago, we presented the new growth plan for the Western Balkans. The work has given the first results. Tirana is the fastest growing airport in Europe. European companies are settling in Serbia and Bosnia at a rapid pace. Kosovo, its economic reforms have been praised by the IMF and are bringing economic benefits. Investments and infrastructure in RMV are a source of inspiration. Montenegro has just experienced a credit rating increase. By the end of the year, three of you can become part of the common payment space. It would lead to savings of over 500 million euros every year. It has not been a year since we formulated this objective and it is already a result that is showing us and you should be proud.

Reforms are related to investments. Each reform will unlock new investments. When all reforms are completed, each will receive as much aid per person as BP would receive under EU cohesion policy.

It is such an important step because the EU is in the process of reinventing itself in the new geopolitical context and they want BP to be active. The extension should be a full-time job that allows for undivided attention. I will appoint a commissioner dedicated to integration.