Croatia is looking to initiate the process to join the Eurozone, hoping to fulfill a commitment made under its EU accession agreement. Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Martina Dalić commented, “”The government, together with the Croatia National Bank (CNB), estimates that it is a good time to initiate proceedings in the Eurozone, which is the medium-term objective. It can not be done in the short time or overnight. CNB has produced an analysis of the costs and benefits of accession to the euro area and at the end of the month will begin public debate on the issue.” (Večernji)
DAS @MollyMontgomery re the 🇺🇸 approach to Kosovo-Serbia dialogue: "We know that we have been most successful there when we have worked hand in glove, or shoulder to shoulder with our European allies and partners, and so that’s going to be our approach." https://bit.ly/3kpunyw
.@StateEUR's DAS Palmer outlines expectations for #BiH & region.
DAS @MollyMontgomery on U.S. commitment to the #Kosovo-#Serbia Dialogue.
@EP_ForeignAff adopts reports on Kosovo, Serbia.
Central 5 FMs to meet on #Slovenia's EU Presidency.
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https://www.balkaninsider.com/balkan-blast-2-25-2021/
N. #Macedonia's & #France sign agreements - FM @Bujar_O on visit to #Paris.
#Kosovo's next PM @albinkurti aims to stop privatization process.
#Bosnia's Dodik expects greater pressure from the West.
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https://www.balkaninsider.com/2-24-2021/
What's the future of the @DFCgov office in the #Balkans?
The #SNSD slams the Bonn Powers of the High Representative in #BiH over genocide denial law.
Former head of secret police in N. #Macedonia disappears. International arrest warrant issued.
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https://www.balkaninsider.com/balkan-blast-2-23-20201/
Morale at @USEmbPristina, many others down over a lack of #Covid vaccines.
#Albanian FM @xhacka_olta speaks to @StateEUR's Reeker.
@NATO & N. #Macedonia beef up cyber security.
Results of elections in #Srebrenica, #Doboj.
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https://www.balkaninsider.com/balkan-blast-2-22-2021/
