Kallas: The future of the Western Balkans lies in the European Union

According to Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, it is geopolitically important for Montenegro, Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania to integrate into the European Union as soon as possible. “Estonia has been supportive of the Western Balkans joining the European Union and, especially in the light of the war in Ukraine, specific messages must be given on how to proceed,” stated Kallas.

The Prime Minister added that Estonia supports initiatives that include the Western Balkans as future members of EU policies, such as food and energy security, greening, the future of young people and increasing cyber security. “Estonia has shown an initiative where the e-Governance Academy conducts a study on cyber security in the Western Balkans, and last week the Western Balkans Digital Security Forum took place in Tallinn,” Kallas said.

On Thursday and Friday, the Summit of the leaders of the European Union will continue in Brussels, where, among other things, Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia's applications for accession to the European Union, support for Ukraine, economic issues and the future of Europe will be discussed.