an hour agoMerkel: I don't believe in dating, I believe in fulfilling promises
Periskopi(5 years ago)
(5 years ago)Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has rejected calls to set a date for the Western Balkan countries' accession to the European Union. Merkel said the EU must keep its promises. She stressed that when these countries meet the criteria they must be accepted. “I don't really believe in setting dates, I believe in fulfilling [...]
Merkel said the EU must keep its promises.
She stressed that when these countries meet the criteria they must be accepted.
I don't really believe in setting dates, I believe in fulfilling our promises: Once the terms are met, accession can become”.
Angela Merkel told reporters at the EU-Western Balkans summit that setting the deadline would put the EU on pressure.
“A deadline would put the EU under pressure whether the Western Balkans met the conditions set by the 27-nation bloc or not”.
At the EU-Western Balkans summit, which is being held in Brdo, Slovenia, leaders of the European Union and Balkan leaders are participating.
Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti is among them.
