EU Calls for Progress in Bulgaria-North Macedonia Dispute at Brussels Summit

The President of the European Council, António Costa, expressed his personal commitment to addressing bilateral issues between countries as part of the EU enlargement process. Speaking after the EU-Western Balkans summit in Brussels, Costa emphasized that the evaluation of progress toward EU accession should be based solely on a country's own merits, not hindered by bilateral disputes. He stated that resolving such issues is crucial for treating enlargement as a significant geopolitical investment.

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