TIRANA, November 21/ATA/ EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos appealed today to the Western Balkan countries to move at the same pace in the European integration process.
In her remarks to the “Growth Plan – Our Path to the EU” summit, Kos said that, “Our objective is for all of you to move in sync”.
“We do not want any of you to be left behind because ultimately the entire Western Balkans belong to the EU as equal members with full rights, while acknowledging the fact that you will have achieved full compliance with EU legislation and values”, the Enlargement Commissioner said further on.
“There’s a particularly important deadline in June. By then, there expires the one-year waiting period for the further delayed reforms. Hence, almost 300 million Euros destined for your countries are at stake. Your citizens should benefit these funds with which the people can build tram lines, roads, schools, hospitals”, Kos underlined.
Further on, Kos focused on reducing the roaming tariffs.
“Paying extra for calls to other countries is something that we no longer do within the EU. Then, why should you do this. Therefore, we must work to accelerate the approximation with EU rules. Let’s unblock those projects that are required to improve infrastructure, digital innovation, consumer protection and tourism. This will bring benefits for businesses and your citizens”, said Kos. /k.s/j.p/p.s./
