Western Balkans leaders and the European Commission met again in Skopje, talking once more about the growth plan. A whole year of reforms and intense cooperation, but what has actually been achieved? EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos and Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski gathered regional heads of state to review progress and reaffirm their commitment to reforms. But is this just another media event or a real breakthrough? The growth plan offers millions in EU investments to six countries preparing for membership, but reforms are tough and will bring deep social changes. Still, leaders agree the Western Balkans is not a waiting room but a region that grows and evolves. The Skopje meeting is just the start, with another planned for autumn. Will this political momentum finally bring prosperity, or are we stuck hearing the same old stories? Got thoughts? Drop a comment and let’s see if we can uncover what’s really going on behind the scenes!
