The Commissioner of the European Union for Enlargement, Marta Kos, has stated at the Summit of the Berlin Process in Montenegro that the coming weeks and months will be decisive for the progress of the European integration of the countries of the Western Balkans. It has determined the priorities for Montenegro, Serbia, Albania and Kosovo.
During her speech at the summit, Kos reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to the integration of the countries of the region, stressing that each of them faces different priorities and challenges on the way to membership.
“We are determined that the countries of the Western Balkans become part of the European Union. The following months will be important to determine the path of the countries towards the EU”declared the European commissioner.
Speaking about the European perspective of the countries of the Western Balkans, Kos listed the main issues where efforts are expected to be focused in the coming period. As for Albania, the commissioner underlined the continuation of progress towards the European Union, while for Kosovo she emphasized the need to continue working in the field of the rule of law.
For Montenegro, she emphasized the importance of closing the negotiation chapters, while for Serbia, she mentioned next Sunday’s elections.
“For Montenegro, the focus will be on closing the negotiation chapters; for Serbia, next Sunday’s elections; for Albania, the continuation of progress towards the European Union; while for Kosovo, the continuation of the work for the rule of law. Today’s summit brings together the leaders of the region to discuss their European future”said Marta Kos.
