The EC president confirms: Franco-German proposal is part of dialogue

She confirmed that when she was asked by reporters at the joint media conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.

We've integrated this thing [the Franco-German proposal] into dialogue, so it's very necessary. We call for both sides to move further because this is a bridge being built to solve a problem that can be solved. It is also good for the accelerated integration process. The process is based on”, von der Leyen said.

In terms of Western Balkan membership in the EU, she said there is a changing spirit because of the geopolitical situation.

It is of critical importance to move forward with the Western Balkans process, and here we have common stance. We want our friends inside the EU. ”