Forget idealism—the multi-billion euro reason the EU wants the Western Balkans in the bloc.
4 June 2026
Top EU chiefs are gathering in Tivat, Montenegro from this Thursday for the EU-Western Balkans summit.
But with the EU already struggling to manage 27 member states, why is Brussels pushing for enlargement right now?
But with the EU already struggling to manage 27 member states, why is Brussels pushing for enlargement right now?