Mr. Affable warm media savvy younger is nothing if not charming hes been in politics for nearly forty years and his experience is an asset on trips like this one younger is keen to nurture the balkan countries access. And encourage them to implement reforms. Bosnia is pinning its hopes on the accession so theres a lot of potential for disappointment. With. But john thought the younger knows how to coach his message in positive terms. Of all to hear. Im here to speak he was equal to some of those stiff today i dont want anyone to see me as the strict uncle from brussels coming here to tell you how to behave the emotion as i know thats important. Nobody likes constantly
hangs on his every word grateful that the e. U. Finally appears to be paying the country the attention its been yearning for. He understands the complexity of the situation and then clegg means that he is really european. Has really put he has a little bit cautious approach from the europeans doesnt want to do difficulties within the European Union but he understands the need of this but of the europe to be side only within the European Union but will his message have the desired effect. A writer in belgrade. In serbia the delegation is met by an icy wind. Is a physically strenuous one. Really need to make this kind of at the end of his career. People in the need to be made aware that the balkans are on their doorstep for going. To war raged here in the one Nine Hundred Ninety s. Without the promise of e. U. Accession we could all too easily see a repeat of the conflicts witnessed here in those years. That promise is central to the policies of serbian president alexandre of which its access to negotiations have been underway since twenty fourteen. Praises the progress the country has made he would like to make serbia a role model for the rest of the region. Thats why hes brought along a u. Commissioner yohannes han he understands the balkans like few others. The show and others include. The he calls The Great Game here the interesting thing as it is was the enthusiasm for the ease up soon should be at least this is and is seen among young people in particular there is a designer for the value of the e. U. Symbolizes the. Small. He says seeing freedom of the opportunity to pursue your goals of the egg and thats something we can be proud of and thats something we can bear in mind here in the Western Balkans. So suddenly the i dos and then the moan calls. Its another day and another destination. The Press Officer and assistants are immersed in their work everyone is deep in concentration. But he is already thinking ahead. A major challenge awaits him in montenegro. On raid to the capital. Its hard to believe that this was a war zone just twenty years ago not that gets to see much through the car window. If youre not busy and really. Im pretty tired if you have been there we all. Were constantly on the move shuttling between a hotel room the side offices. We didnt mention i dont get
a chance to talk to the people who live here about their dreams their fears and i find that regrettable doors. But the tour of the Western Balkans is all of a huge expansion. The delegation isnt here to meet the people. Next its down to prost talks. Heads into amazing for another round of talks. But first. A bit of small talk with montenegros Prime Minister markovitch. Younger is well known for his banter and dry humor. You know i love snow it makes you feel so cozy so you feel. That was the easy best. Montenegros reforms have been achieving results and young wants to step up the pace. He has to deal with growing frustration in the balkans as people here have long awaited a firm commitment. But brussels sais that unresolved border disputes corruption and an economy that still isnt competitive are hampering progress. Many here see e. U. Access as an empty promise. To voters so im not making myself popular on this tour because im telling people that i cant give them a specific date and im saying this is what you need to do this is what you need to sort out. I feel like im getting a warm reception but then a frosty goodbye. In
albania hes welcomed at the airport with an embrace. But he and Prime Minister eddie rama failed to find Common Ground in their me saying. Despite the fact that albania is the most pro e. U. Country in the region but that also makes it the most impatient one experience that what. Weve done. All our homework and we deserve to have a straightforward recommendation. From the Member States the approval to start. Refuses to bear to pressure. He knows the score. Defies does he feel that we would lose the volume and i know that lots of people
here are impatient of especially young people if you deserve it there are lots of Albanians Macedonians and serbs scattered across europe because they dont see a future for themselves theres. Oil a piece of history the balkans need to know that you accession is on the cards but i wont allow myself to be railroaded first i want to see change and then we can talk about dates. Thats what he tells albanian president. Diplomacy is all about walking a fine line should. Be a mission and often those we have to be careful not to only think of the people here in the Western Balkans which is complex enough given the internal divisions is so but we must also think of the people in the e. U. In its existing forts. And large print cant be rushed goals need to be fleshed out carefully achieving goals in europe theres like growing wrinkles on your face you have to work hard for them. To. Be in office to see the western balkan countries integrated into the e. U. He stepped down in Twenty Nine Hundred but for the time being hes doing everything in his power to secure the future of the european project. Story so that people of the world over information they provide the opinions they want to express t. W. On facebook and twitter up to date and in touch. Time. For a pretty. Close all by. Close
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