EU Leaders Optimistic on Rapid Balkan Expansion at Summit
European Union leaders expressed optimism at a Balkan summit regarding the rapid expansion of the bloc. German Chancellor Merz called for better integration of Western Balkan countries seeking membership.
German Chancellor Merz has said he wants Western Balkan countries to be better integrated into the EU as they seek full membership. Commission head Von der Leyen called for a "faster" enlargement process.