Accession negotiations for North Macedonia and Albania must start without delay

February 25, 2020
Future of Europe & Neighbourhood
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Accession negotiations for North Macedonia and Albania must start without delay

Progressive ministers of European affairs met before the start of today’s General Affairs Council to discuss enlargement. The Ministers also met European Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni and exchanged on the review of European economic governance. 

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