EU positive on Balkan entry bids

by jd on November 6, 2007

“The EU expects to have signed by the end of 2008 initial agreements paving the way for eventual membership of the bloc with all western Balkan countries.

EU enlargement commissioner Olli Rehn said Stability and Association Agreements (SAAs) would be signed by all countries in the region next year.

An SAA with Serbia will be signed this week, Mr Rehn said, citing Belgrade’s co-operation with a war crimes court.”

BBC NEWS | Europe | EU positive on Balkan entry bids

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