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EU Integration Plans for Western Balkans

Updated 2026-06-05 18:00 UTC 1 source Neutral

Germany’s Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock, announced that the European Union will initiate integration talks with six Western Balkan nations. The move comes as Ukraine and Moldova also seek EU membership.

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