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Mogherini,let's start negotiation with Macedonia and Albania

'It's in Europe's interest to integrate the Balkan countries'

17 June, 21:00
(ANSA) - LUXEMBOURG, JUNE 17 - "It is in the Union's interest to integrate the Balkan countries and if we weaken the credibility of the enlargement process, we will give up the most effective instrument for stability and peace. It's a matter of credibility for the European Union and I hope that the Member States understand well what is at stake, and also that time, in this case, is not irrelevant. I'm hoping the member states will decide to open the negotiations as soon as possible". That is what the EU High Representative Federica Mogherini said ahead of the meeting between the Ministers of General Affairs of the EU which is going to take place tomorrow, with regard to the beginning of the negotiations for Nort Macedonia's and Albania's EU membership. According to the latest draft of the conclusions that was circulating today, the decision on the start of negotiations was postponed until September. (ANSA).

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