ASSESSMENTS

EU: A Message to the Balkans

Jul 18, 2008 | 18:52 GMT

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Summary

The European Commission will freeze $1.6 billion of EU funds meant for Bulgaria because of government corruption and links with organized crime, according to July 18 media reports. The move signals to Balkan countries hoping to become EU candidates and members that they will be held accountable for any failure to reform.

Brussels has signaled aspiring EU members in the Balkans that they had best listen to EU demands to reform, possibly freezing $1.6 billion in funds meant for Bulgaria....

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