TIRANA, December 9 – European Union leaders said that they are meeting Western Balkan counterparts on 17 December in Brussels to discuss integration steps. The 2025 Enlargement Package is remaining the main focus. Albania and Montenegro are advancing the most in the membership process due to their steady reform pace.

Earlier, officials in Brussels said that the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans is being a central topic. They described the plan as an effective tool for economic development and structural reforms.

At the same time, officials reported that Kosova is being a topic in bilateral discussions. They said that Kosova is preparing for general elections on 28 December during political tension and under restrictive European Union measures linked to the country’s crisis in the farthest north.

Later, European Union officials said that the summit is giving clear signals on the future of enlargement. They added that the Union is aiming to strengthen its role in the region in a new geopolitical context.

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