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“Enlargement is a two-way process” says President von der Leyen during travel to the Western Balkans.

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Briefings

President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the European Commission's ongoing support for the Western Balkans during her sixth consecutive visit in October 2026. The briefing highlights the EU's commitment to enlargement as a two-way process, emphasizing that progress requires mutual effort from both the EU and the Balkan states. This visit reinforces the Commission's long-standing strategy to integrate the region into the European Union framework.

Key points

• Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited the Western Balkans for the sixth consecutive year in October 2026, reaffirming EU support for enlargement.
• The EU views enlargement as a two-way process, requiring active participation and cooperation from both the European Union and the Balkan states to achieve integration.

Context and limitations

The briefing covers only the sixth consecutive visit in October 2026. Specific details on the six years prior are not provided, and the exact scope of future support beyond the current visit remains unspecified.

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