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Costa backs simpler EU accession rules ahead of Western Balkans summit

Euronews · Jun 5, 2026, 6:30 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Council chief calls for the EU's enlargement rules to be "streamlined" by removing the need for unanimity at each stage of the process, framing the shift towards the Balkans as pivotal for Europe’s stability.

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