In its much-awaited strategy on the Western Balkans, the European Commission said on Tuesday 6 February that "by 2025" "the EU could count over 27 member states".
Stating that Serbia and Montenegro had already opened their accession negotiations, the Commission said that with strong political resolve, implementation of effective and sustainable reforms, and definitive solutions to differences with their neighbours, they could potentially be ready to become members by 2025. It is an...