EU-Western Balkans summit held in Montenegro amidst regional tensions

A summit between the European Union and Western Balkan nations took place in Tivat, Montenegro, on June 5. The meeting, themed "Common prosperity and stability of the EU and Western Balkans," was described as "geopolitical" given the current regional tensions. While Montenegro reportedly received an accession date, other Western Balkan countries were presented with a new plan for their integration path. This gathering, the second of its kind since 2020, occurred amidst an arms race between Serbia and Croatia, and ongoing challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, highlighting the complex security landscape. Sources: Українська правда