{"id":3161915,"date":"2024-10-16T08:05:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T08:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webalkans.eu\/new-regional-agreements-and-eu-path-reaffirmed-at-berlin-summit\/"},"modified":"2024-10-16T08:05:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T08:05:46","slug":"new-regional-agreements-and-eu-path-reaffirmed-at-berlin-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webalkans.eu\/en\/new-regional-agreements-and-eu-path-reaffirmed-at-berlin-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"New regional agreements and EU path reaffirmed at Berlin Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Berlin, 15 October 2024<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u2013 Leaders from the six Western Balkan countries\u2014<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014gathered in Berlin for the\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">th<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Anniversary of the Berlin Process Summit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, reaffirming their shared commitment to regional cooperation and closer integration with the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">European Union<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Organised by the German Chancellor\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Olaf Scholz<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fand joined by the European Commission President\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ursula von der Leyen<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the summit marked a key step towards regional economic integration. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regional cooperation enhanced by new agreements<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The summit culminated in the signing of:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A common regional market plan<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, designed to promote trade and economic growth by eliminating barriers between countries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A mobility agreement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fto improve access to higher education across the region, providing young people with more opportunities to study and work abroad.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">These agreements are in line with the \u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u20ac6 billion Growth Plan<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202ffrom the European Union, intended to accelerate economic growth and lay the groundwork for the Western Balkans&#8217; eventual EU membership.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU enlargement back on track<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the summit, Chancellor Scholz emphasised the EU&#8217;s commitment to enlargement, stating:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234823756 BCX0\">\u201cThe European Union is only complete with the Western Balkans as part of it. I hope it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234823756 BCX0\">won\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234823756 BCX0\"> take another 10 years before all six countries join the bloc.\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW144019986 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144019986 BCX0\"> German Chancellor <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144019986 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144019986 BCX0\">Olaf Scholz<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW144019986 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW144019986 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW53792703 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53792703 BCX0\">Von der Leyen echoed this optimism, noting that the EU\u2019s enlargement focus has been reinvigorated:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW53792703 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW137191434 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml_lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137191434 BCX0\">\u201cThe road to the EU is open, but each country must advance on merit. Progress depends on reforms and regional cooperation, which will <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137191434 BCX0\">ultimately benefit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137191434 BCX0\"> the people.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW137191434 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SEPA integration to bring tangible benefits<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the same day as the summit,\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gert Jan Koopman<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Director-General of\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EU Neighbourhood and Enlargement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, met with the\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Governors of Central Banks from the Western Balkans<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt was a pleasure to meet with the governors of the Central Banks from the Western Balkans. We discussed progress on the Growth Plan, in relation to access to SEPA.<\/span>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facilitating easier cross-border payments will bring tangible benefits for citizens and businesses!\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This initiative aims to integrate the Western Balkans into\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, streamlining cross-border payments and making transactions more affordable and accessible for businesses and individuals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Normalisation and conflict resolution remain critical<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chancellor Scholz praised\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kosovo&#8217;s decision to lift the ban on Serbian goods<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, calling it a significant step towards fulfilling the\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CEFTA agreement<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fand improving regional cooperation. Both Scholz and von der Leyen emphasised that resolving\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">outstanding issues between Kosovo and Serbia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fis crucial for stability and progress towards EU membership.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Von der Leyen stressed: \u201cRegional unity is key, and conflicts must not hinder the path forward.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Geopolitical challenges addressed<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">The summit also tackled the rising geopolitical<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> pressures<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fin the region, with von der Leyen highlighting the growing\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Russian influence<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fin the Western Balkans:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cRussia\u2019s war of aggression in Ukraine has brought clarity\u2014you have to choose the right side of history and align with international law.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Berlin, 15 October 2024\u202f\u2013 Leaders from the six Western Balkan countries\u2014Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia\u2014gathered in Berlin for the\u202f10th Anniversary of the Berlin Process Summit, reaffirming their shared commitment to regional cooperation and closer integration with the European Union. 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