Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia must step up reforms | News | European Parliament
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Three reports adopted on Wednesday highlight the urgent need for EU-related reforms, effective use of the Growth Plan and a decisive stance against foreign interference.
  • MEPs praise Albania’s steadfast commitment to the EU and urge it to fight corruption and strengthen the rule of law
  • Call for reform and unity in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to tackle corruption and division
  • North Macedonia encouraged to continue its efforts on the EU path despite political challenges and public frustration

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The three country reports adopted by the EP support all countries’ EU accession bid, but also highlight the urgent need for EU-related reforms, effective use of the Growth Plan and a decisive stance against foreign interference.

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The report on BiH … stresses concerns about malign foreign interference and disinformation campaigns by foreign actors, notably Russia and China, that erode public trust in the EU.

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The Parliament is deeply concerned that North Macedonia and other EU accession countries in the Western Balkans are being particularly hard hit by foreign interference and disinformation campaigns. It is also alarmed by the roles of the Hungarian Government and the Serbian Government in advancing China’s and Russia’s geopolitical objectives, states the resolution.

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