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EU enlargement in the Western Balkans: Expectations and obstacles

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EU enlargement in the Western Balkans: Expectations and obstacles

EU enlargement in the Western Balkans: Expectations and obstacles

Despite the progress made by some Western Balkan countries such as North Macedonia and Albania, challenges remain when it comes to EU accession, including unresolved issues such as the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and the need for structural reforms


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