In two resolutions, MEPs are set to warn that the enlargement process could potentially have historically important implications for security in Europe. The draft reports, to be put to a vote on Thursday, assess the progress made by North Macedonia towards EU membership. They urge the Council to officially start accession negotiations with both countries, pointing to the geostrategic context of relations with Russia and its aggression against Ukraine. Opening statements by Ilhan KYUCHYUK (Renew,BG), rapporteur and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

Brussels

debate

plenary session

EU - North Macedonia (T)

KYUCHYUK, Ilhan (Renew, BG)

REYNDERS, Didier (BE, EC)

Enlargement to the Western Balkans countries (T)

2021 Report on North Macedonia: opening statements by Ilhan KYUCHYUK (Renew, BG), rapporteur and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

SOUNDBITE (Original), Ilhan KYUCHYUK (Renew, BG), -

SOUNDBITE (Original), Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice