On November 25, 2025, Strategers Institute hosted an experts’ webinar gathering representatives from the European Commission, Western Balkan countries (Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia & Herzegovina), and the Eastern Partnership (Ukraine and Moldova) on a strategic aspects of EU Enlargement:

“EU Enlargement 2030: Leadership, Reforms & Strategic Decisions – Who, What and Why?”

We are pleased to share the official Highlights, capturing the key insights, messages, and perspectives from this exceptional discussion.

The document features powerful quotes and reflections from all speakers, including:

• The European Commission’s view on the credibility and momentum of the 2025 Enlargement Package
• Perspectives from Western Balkan leaders on political will, reforms, and regional dynamics
• Ukraine and Moldova’s accelerated efforts and resilience on the path toward EU membership
• A shared message that enlargement is both an opportunity and a responsibility
• Recognition that not all countries will move at the same speed, but meaningful progress toward 2030 is possible with strong leadership and consistent reform delivery
  
  

This webinar reaffirmed that EU enlargement is not just a technical process – it is a strategic project for Europe’s future stability, competitiveness, and security. A full policy brief summarizing the webinar outcomes will follow soon.

🎥  The full webinar video is also now available on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/d4nBwUXc

Sincere acknowledgment for their contribution to Panelists: Thomas Hagleitner, Majlinda Bregu. PhD, Gordana Djurovic, Simonida Kacarska, PhD, Tanja Miscevic, Alban Hashani, Adnan S. Efendic, Kseniia Smyrnova and Liliana Cimpoies. As well as our moderator and host Fatmir Besimi. Also many thanks to 60+ attendees and their Q&A during the open discussion.