A study by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation finds that the cost of admitting the Western Balkan states to the European Union would be negligible for the Union’s budget. At the same time, accession would deliver a substantial economic boost to the six candidate countries.
29. January 2026
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29. January 2026
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Family photo from the previous EU-Western Balkans summit in December 2025. (European Commission / Dati Bendo)
Last updated: 29. January 2026
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