EU told N. Macedonia that if it solved a decades old name dispute with Greece, it could begin the process to join the bloc. That dispute has been solved at great political cost to all involved. Now, to the frustration of most EU states, France is blocking that promised progress
Macron right to say EU enlargement system needs reform. But it’s unclear why you can’t do both: reform the system and begin a process with N. Macedonia.
Not the best comparison but schools don’t close during an education reform. Italy would have no students or schools otherwise
Not the best comparison but schools don’t close during an education reform. Italy would have no students or schools otherwise
Reality is that not keeping your word to North Macedonia, ultimately only helps those countries that wish to destabilise the western balkans and provides easy ammo to their misinformation campaigns
