11 minutes agoAustria's EU leadership, Kurz promises concentration in Western Balkans
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Protecting EU borders, promoting competition and integration of Western Balkan countries are expected to be the main topics in the European Union during the time Austria leads the institution. So at least the Austrian prime minister, Sebastian Kurz, has declared. “Southeast Europe, the EU will be complete only when the Western Balkans are part of [...]
He estimated that the Western Balkans have European prospects, including Macedonia and Greece's name agreements. The Western Balkans not only have European goals but also merit EU membership.
It is an example of progress, and the concrete case is the solution to the dispute over the emdria between Greece and Macedonia”, the Austrian prime minister said. Kurz also mentioned the topic of migration, stressing that stability is thus ensured for neighboring countries.
“Europe that protects. This means that we will focus on security against illegal migration to ensure prosperity in Europe”, Sebastian Kurz said. Otherwise taking over the EU presidency from Austria, top Kosovo officials also welcomed it.
