EU Delays Decision On North Macedonia, Albania Membership Bids

Sumaira FH Published June 18, 2019 | 10:20 PM

The European Union on Tuesday delayed a decision on whether to open accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia until October, dealing a fresh blow to the Balkan states' hopes

Luxembourg, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Jun, 2019 ) :The European Union on Tuesday delayed a decision on whether to open accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia until October, dealing a fresh blow to the Balkan states' hopes.

"In light of the limited time available and the importance of the matter, the Council will revert to the issue with a view to reaching a clear and substantive decision as soon as possible and no later than October 2019," the European Council, which groups member states, said after ministers met in Luxembourg.