On Tuesday 17 September, the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, once again gave his support for the opening of accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania, with varying degrees of enthusiasm. While on tour in both countries, Mr Tusk called on Member States to do their part.
"When the EU leaders met in June, three months ago, they committed to deliver a 'clear and substantive' decision – in October – on whether to open accession talks. We are getting closer to...