EU President criticizes Russia's hybrid war, reaffirms EU enlargement priority and unveils €6B growth initiative for Western Balkan democracies.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen criticized Russia's "hybrid war" against Western Balkan democracies during her visit to Kosovo. She emphasized the EU's commitment to countering misinformation and reaffirmed that EU enlargement remains a priority. The EU plans a €6 billion growth initiative to help the region's economies align with EU standards, supporting the membership aspirations of Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.

October 26, 2024
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