German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said today in Zagreb that Croatia can play a key role in speeding up EU accession for Kosovo and other Western Balkan countries.

During a meeting with Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlic Radman, Wadephul stressed that EU enlargement is both a technical and geopolitical process. He noted that Croatia, an EU member since 2013, has the experience and position to support this effort.

“Croatia can act decisively to give new momentum to EU enlargement for Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans,” Wadephul said. He added that EU membership is geopolitical and warned against foreign influence aimed at destabilizing the region.

Radman confirmed Croatia’s commitment to Western Balkans EU negotiations and emphasized the region’s strategic place in Europe.

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