The Hungarian EU Presidency's policy of promoting the enlargement process in the Western Balkans enjoys the full support of the Central European countries.
"From the EU’s point of view, if you as a country do not have homosexual marriage or transgender rights or the latest cutting-edge discovery of welfare or immigration rights, you violate 'democracy' and virtually have no rights at all" - was pointed out by Charles Kesler, Professor of Government at Claremont McKenna College and Claremont Graduate University in a conversation with Lénárd Sándor.
The challenges faced by the Western Balkans in the early years have significantly stimulated uncertainty and insecurity in relation to the integration of these countries into the larger European family, with its hopes for political, security and economic stability.
EU High Representative Borrell tells MEPs that Europe is “hoping for the best but preparing for the worst” with regards to Russian military build-up a.