"The EU’s recent decision not to open accession talks with North Macedonia and Albania is a disaster"
Source: Tanjug
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Wolfgang Ischinger is a Chairman of the Munich Security Conference and German diplomat with extensive experience.
"The political costs of this decision are already evident: North Macedonia faces a political crisis and — not inconceivably —long-term destabilization. Other Western Balkan states will conclude: You cannot rely on the EU, and even if we engage in difficult reforms, we will remain second-class Europeans", Ischinger stated for "Politico".
He considers that the void the EU has torn open will not remain unfilled: "Others — Russia, China, and Turkey in particular — will be eager to fill it".
"It is highly unlikely that this will serve the greater goal of democracy, peace and stability in the EU’s immediate neighborhood", German diplomat said and daily "Blic" carried out.
He regards as the greatest stumbling block on the path towards a durable Euro-Atlantic security order the following fact: "the dismal state of relations with Russia".
"It is a pity that the vision of a 'Common European Home', as expressed by former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev, never materialized — a home to all including Russia. Quite the contrary: With Moscow’s annexation of Crimea and its intervention in Eastern Ukraine, this prospect has dimmed even further", Ischinger concluded.
I am still troubled why our President still wish to continue talks with kosovo* when EU had slammed the door onto rep Serbia face? I would not. Let them rot.
(Ljiljana, 14 November 2019 22:08)
Well Wollfie here are your two scenarios to stop this disaster. Start talks with North Macedonian and Albania but stretch it out for the next 3 decades or crank up the retirement age in Germany from 67 to 97 and you will have the money to accept these two soon.
(sj, 12 November 2019 09:19)
I'm one way yes, in another way no. EU has long had problems. Macron realises there needs to be reforms before new members can have accession talks. Reforms are needed for the EU to survive and have a united voice. Immigration and preserving a nation's sovereignty and identity is essential. Merkel welcome open border policy and giving minorities excessive rights over the majority of the population was a big disaster. Forcing Christians to accept gays but not forcing Muslims to do so. Banning pork in govt cafeteria to not offend Muslims, not being able to say "Merry Xmas" at Xmas time as it may offend other non Christians, lowering the minimum numeracy and literacy standards for migrants entering the workforce but not for its own citizens. The current EU policy is one for the citizens and one for the non citizens.
(Al, 12 November 2019 05:00)
Who cares! Start with the REAL NEWS!! Ghana is the 16th country to withdraw recognition of so-called Kosovo, more to follow by end of year
(So sad, too bad, 11 November 2019 13:20)
Who cares! Start with the REAL NEWS!! Ghana is the 16th country to withdraw recognition of so-called Kosovo, more to follow by end of year
(So sad, too bad, 11 November 2019 13:20)
I'm one way yes, in another way no. EU has long had problems. Macron realises there needs to be reforms before new members can have accession talks. Reforms are needed for the EU to survive and have a united voice. Immigration and preserving a nation's sovereignty and identity is essential. Merkel welcome open border policy and giving minorities excessive rights over the majority of the population was a big disaster. Forcing Christians to accept gays but not forcing Muslims to do so. Banning pork in govt cafeteria to not offend Muslims, not being able to say "Merry Xmas" at Xmas time as it may offend other non Christians, lowering the minimum numeracy and literacy standards for migrants entering the workforce but not for its own citizens. The current EU policy is one for the citizens and one for the non citizens.
(Al, 12 November 2019 05:00)
Well Wollfie here are your two scenarios to stop this disaster. Start talks with North Macedonian and Albania but stretch it out for the next 3 decades or crank up the retirement age in Germany from 67 to 97 and you will have the money to accept these two soon.
(sj, 12 November 2019 09:19)
I am still troubled why our President still wish to continue talks with kosovo* when EU had slammed the door onto rep Serbia face? I would not. Let them rot.
(Ljiljana, 14 November 2019 22:08)
Who cares! Start with the REAL NEWS!! Ghana is the 16th country to withdraw recognition of so-called Kosovo, more to follow by end of year
(So sad, too bad, 11 November 2019 13:20)
Well Wollfie here are your two scenarios to stop this disaster. Start talks with North Macedonian and Albania but stretch it out for the next 3 decades or crank up the retirement age in Germany from 67 to 97 and you will have the money to accept these two soon.
(sj, 12 November 2019 09:19)
I am still troubled why our President still wish to continue talks with kosovo* when EU had slammed the door onto rep Serbia face? I would not. Let them rot.
(Ljiljana, 14 November 2019 22:08)
I'm one way yes, in another way no. EU has long had problems. Macron realises there needs to be reforms before new members can have accession talks. Reforms are needed for the EU to survive and have a united voice. Immigration and preserving a nation's sovereignty and identity is essential. Merkel welcome open border policy and giving minorities excessive rights over the majority of the population was a big disaster. Forcing Christians to accept gays but not forcing Muslims to do so. Banning pork in govt cafeteria to not offend Muslims, not being able to say "Merry Xmas" at Xmas time as it may offend other non Christians, lowering the minimum numeracy and literacy standards for migrants entering the workforce but not for its own citizens. The current EU policy is one for the citizens and one for the non citizens.
(Al, 12 November 2019 05:00)