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The European Commission has presented a report on the EU's enlargement, praising Montenegro and Albania's progress, and acknowledging advancements made by Moldova and Ukraine. The EU's High Representative, Josep Borrell, emphasized the urgency of the enlargement process given the current geopolitical context.

Serbia is urged to implement credible reforms across all levels and align its foreign policy to progress in its EU accession process, according to the EU's Enlargement Report. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes that a larger Europe is stronger on the global stage. The EU aims to accelerate negotiations with Moldova to conclude them by early 2028. Turkey's EU accession remains stalled due to concerns about the deterioration of democracy, as highlighted in the report. Montenegro maintains its focus on EU integration, while North Macedonia faces a stalemate in key reforms and limited progress in the rule of law and corruption. The EU's Enlargement Reports praise Montenegro, Albania, Moldova, and Ukraine for their progress, with Montenegro leading the class. The EU acknowledges corruption as a significant challenge in the enlargement process, particularly in the Balkans. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects a positive outcome from the EU's report on Ukraine's EU accession process.