"A Key Test for Europe": German Foreign Minister Wadeful Wants the EU to Speed up Its Enlargement to the Western Balkans
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In Montenegro, Foreign Minister Wadephul advocates an early enlargement of the EU. Faced with imminent resistance, he warns Europe of a credibility problem – from which other major powers would benefit.
The German Minister of Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadeful, advocated for a faster expansion of the European Union to the countries of the Western Balkans due to the challenges posed by the ambitions of Russia and China in that region.
Foreign Minister Wadephul sees the accession of the Western Balkans as a core interest of Europe. Before talks in Montenegro, he refers to the influence of Russia and China. By Georg Schwarte.
While Dodik is talking to Putin, a warning arrives from Germany: "The EU is losing influence in the Western Balkans, we have not fulfilled our promises" - We are at a crossroads when it comes to the EU enlargement process, said Vadeful
Vadeful reiterated that candidates in the region must implement reforms, but that EU members must also ensure that the prospect of membership remains credible.
In the confrontation with geopolitical rivals, Europe's key interests are at stake, namely security, influence and the ability to act, said Wadeful and added that Russia and China have long sought to strengthen their influence in the Western Balkans.
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