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.
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