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Next steps for progressive commitment to EU enlargement.

• progressives,
• integration
• enlargement
• Western Balkans

What should progressive forces do to finally overcome the deadlock that characterise European enlargement policies and ensure a credible political turn? What are their responsibilities?

These topics were at the centre of the debate “What is progressive? The EU and the challenge of enlargement to the Western Balkans” that took place on 18 June 2021.

Discussion pointed out how stronger alliances among progressives and enhanced civil society participation to the enlargement process are key elements that should be strengthened in order to shift enlargement policies from technicalities to politics.

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 ℹ️ Next steps for progressive commitment to EU enlargement is part of the FEPS EU enlargement publication series