The Franco-German paper aims to give Western Balkan countries hope about their path into the European Union, per an EU diplomat.

The Franco-German paper aims to give Western Balkan countries hope about their path into the European Union, per an EU diplomat.

Western Balkans countries and Moldova should be involved more in the daily business of the EU, as they progress on domestic reforms, a Franco-German paper suggests

Merz and Macron pitch "building blocks" approach to EU enlargement to revitalise accession talks, ahead of this week's Western Balkans summit.

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…

Germany and France have proposed giving aspiring European Union members more opportunities to join EU programs and access the single market before joining the bloc, according to a…

European leaders gathered in Montenegro on Friday with a renewed focus on "gradual integration" for six Western Balkan nations vying to join the bloc.

French and German governments pitch idea for gradual integration of candidate countries into EU decision-making process

Alongside Ukraine and Moldova, six Western Balkan nations wish to join the European Union.