Von der Leyen: Objective’s to Open Talks on First Cluster as Soon as Possible

For Albania and North Macedonia, the European Commission’s objective is to open accession negotiations on the first so-called fundamentals’ cluster as soon as possible, according to its President, von der Leyen.

“We have strongly reiterated our collective commitment to a future where all six Western Balkan partners are part of our Union. For example, for Albania and North Macedonia, the Commission’s objective is to open accession negotiations on the first so-called fundamentals’ cluster as soon as possible. The attempt is to reach that goal next week,” she stated on Friday.

Spanish PM Sanchez stated the commitment to enlargement concerned not only Ukraine, but also Moldova, Western Balkan countries, as well as Georgia, if they met the required conditions.