EU and Western Balkan leaders to meet in Brussels on November 25

Leaders from the European Union and the Western Balkans are scheduled to meet in Brussels on November 25 for a summit focused on regional relations. The meeting aims to reaffirm the strategic importance of the relationship and the membership prospects for Western Balkan nations.

European Union representatives will include European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Discussions are expected to cover necessary reforms for accession, gradual integration, and the implementation of the Western Balkans Growth Plan. Additionally, leaders will address shared challenges regarding security and stability within a complex geopolitical landscape.