The EU-Western Balkans summit takes place in Sofia, Bulgaria, on 17 May 2018.

 

The summit aims to inject new energy in the EU-Western Balkans relationship. It will seek to reaffirm the EU's commitment towards its Western Balkans partners and reiterate the region's belonging to the European family; strengthen links between the EU and the Western Balkans in infrastructure, digital and human connectivity;  and work more closely together to tackle common challenges, such as security, migration, geopolitical developments and good neighbourly relations.

The summit is centred on the theme of connectivity with a view to improve the links with the Western Balkans and within the region.