Forget Expectations: German EU Presidency No Magic Wand For The Balkans – OpEd

It is foolhardy to think Germany’s presidency of the EU or the bloc’s revival of Belgrade-Pristina talks signal a radical shift in enthusiasm for enlargement to the Western Balkans. Balkan states themselves must make concrete plans if they are to deepen relations with the bloc.

By Vesko Garcevic*

The Balkans has a...