E21_5: COVID-19 crisis is an opportunity to enhance EU - Western Balkans relations

The beginning of this year promised to reset the sluggish dynamics of the EU-Western Balkans relationship, following the EU’s endorsement of a revised accession framework. However, the pandemic has shifted the focus to other topics, like solidarity and economic recovery. What impact will developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic have on the EU accession process of the region? What are the EU’s expectations from the region in the following period? We will address these questions with our Chairman of the Governing Board and BIEPAG member, Srdjan Majstorovic.