Judy Asks: Is the EU Sleeping on the Western Balkans?

Every week, a selection of leading experts answer a new question from Judy Dempsey on the foreign and security policy challenges shaping Europe’s role in the world.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: The Balkans’ Rocky Path to Democracy http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-balkans-rocky-path-to-democracy/

ESO: Background information: EU says Albania comment on Kosovo unification 'not acceptable' http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-says-albania-comment-on-kosovo-unification-not-acceptable/

ESO: Background information: Macedonia policemen killed in gunfight with 'terrorist group' / EU, US 'cast serious doubt' on Macedonia's commitment to democracy http://www.europeansources.info/record/macedonia-policemen-killed-in-gunfight-with-terrorist-group-eu-us-cast-serious-doubt-on-macedonias-commitment-to-democracy/

EurActiv, 22.05.15: Fleckenstein: Western Balkan countries need more support http://www.euractiv.com/sections/enlargement/fleckenstein-western-balkan-countries-need-more-support-314811

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