The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Wednesday regarding the enlargement strategy of the European Union, emphasizing that the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia remains essential for both countries to advance on their European paths.
According to the adopted text, Kosovo’s progress toward European integration contributes to regional stability, while continued engagement in the EU-facilitated Kosovo–Serbia dialogue is considered a key factor for regional prosperity and long-term stability.
The resolution highlights that constructive dialogue between the two countries is crucial for them to move forward in their respective EU integration processes.
Progress of Other Western Balkan Countries
The resolution also welcomes the significant progress made by Albania and Montenegro, noting their ambition to complete EU accession negotiations by the end of 2026 and 2027 respectively.
Members of the European Parliament called on EU institutions, particularly the Council of the European Union, to respond to this ambition by removing internal EU obstacles and strengthening the credibility and predictability of the enlargement process, while fully respecting the strict merit-based principle.
Importance of Regional Agreements
The resolution also stresses the need for continued good-faith implementation of key regional agreements, including the Prespa Agreement between North Macedonia and Greece, as well as the Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighbourliness and Cooperation between North Macedonia and Bulgaria, in line with the EU’s negotiation framework.
The European Parliament emphasized that continued reforms, regional cooperation, and dialogue remain fundamental for Western Balkan countries seeking EU membership.
