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EU’s Tusk on Western Balkans’ tour
The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, starts his Western Balkans’ trip on Tuesday during which he will visit Tirana, Podgorica, Belgrade, Pristina, Sarajevo and Skopje, as a part of preparation for the forthcoming EU - WB Summit in Sofia on May 17.
His tour comes days after the EU Foreign and Security policy chief Federica Mogherini >> Pročitaj celu vest na sajtu N1 televizija << visited the region also for the Summit's groundwork. Mogherini in the Balkans ahead of EU summit
Link The issues Tusk is supposed to discuss with the leaders of the Western Balkans include already existing links with the EU and inside the region, as well as bilateral relation with the block.
The European Council President will tell the regional leaders that “the EU is and will remain the most reliable partner” of the Western Balkans’ countries and that the meeting in Sofia will confirm “the regional European perspective," a statement from Brussels says
Sources close to Tusk said he would point out “already tangible data related to the EU - Western Balkans linkage.” That includes the facts that the EU is the biggest investor, benefactor and the largest market for the Western Balkans, and “the best warranty and a promise for a better future for the citizens in that region.”
Spain vetoes declaration for Sofia summit, report
Izvor: N1 televizija, 24.Apr.2018
Spain has vetoed the draft text of a joint declaration supposed to be made public during the EU – Western Balkans Summit in Sofia scheduled to start on May 17, Madrid daily El Pais reported... Spain, which has not recognised Kosovo’s independence, said the reason was not “the EU foreign policy”,...
Serbian state TV: EU will confirm support for WB region
Izvor: N1 televizija, 24.Apr.2018
Leaders of the European Union will confirm their commitment to support the Western Balkans at their summit in Sofia and expect greater commitment to democracy and the rule of law, the Serbian state TV (RTS) said.
