- The European Union has pledged €500 million to improve energy infrastructure in the Western Balkans, commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday (26 October) in North Macedonia on the first stop of a tour of the region.
- According to von der Leyen the help starts with €80 million in immediate budget support for North Macedonia to “help address the impact of the high energy prices”.
- Most countries in the Western Balkans, including North Macedonia, have been in varying stages of negotiations about potentially entering the EU.
EU announces €500 million energy support package for Western Balkans
