The outgoing EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, Federica Mogherini, made another appeal for approaching the Balkan region with the EU, as she has done during her entire term.
Mogherini argued that it is in Europe’s best interest for Balkan to become part of the Union.
Think of the Balkans. We have a clear interest in bringing the entire Balkans inside the European Union and we all know that this is a long process, a complicated one, always interesting and lively, that will take time. It will take a lot of problem-solving, a lot of political commitment on all sides, and education. It took 25 years to solve the name issue between Greece and North Macedonia. Now it is done thanks to courage, leadership, perseverance and thanks to the European Union constant support and encouragement. In these years, this has been achieved.
This time I think to be wise, consistent and take forward the next step of the unification of our European family. Let me say on a personal note, I am really convinced that if we do not do it, I am sure we would regret it in a few years’ time”, Mogherini declared.
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