An internal EU document seen by Reuters says the EU needs to recognize that Balkan countries seeking membership are losing faith the EU’s accession strategy, which has been worsened by Brussels’ initial failure to provide COVID-19 vaccines.
“We need to acknowledge that despite the steadfast commitment to EU integration … the people in the region are experiencing a sense of deep disappointment in the enlargement process,” said the May 5 paper by EU officials and sent to EU’s 27 foreign ministries.
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