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EU Enlargement Debate at Budapest Summit

Leaders from North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Turkey expressed their views on the EU enlargement process during the European Political Community summit in Budapest.

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What was the Turkish President's stance on the EU accession process for Turkey?: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized the prolonged EU accession process for Turkey, highlighting the country's contributions to the continent's prosperity and security.
What was the North Macedonian Prime Minister's stance on the EU accession process?: Kovachevski highlighted the importance of bilateral meetings for presenting Macedonian arguments regarding economic goals and the integration path, emphasizing ongoing efforts to advocate for their interests.
What were the main points raised by the Bulgarian President regarding EU enlargement?: Bulgarian President Rumen Radev stressed the importance of strictly adhering to EU membership criteria, building good-neighborly relations, and fulfilling international obligations.
What was the main topic discussed at the European Political Community summit in Budapest?: North Macedonia's Prime Minister, Dimitar Kovachevski, expressed optimism about his country's EU accession after meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the European Political Community summit in Budapest.
What was the Serbian President's criticism of the EU's approach to Western Balkan enlargement?: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić criticized the EU's approach to Western Balkan enlargement, arguing for strategic decisions rather than bureaucratic procedures, citing examples of Bulgaria and Romania.

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