Balkans: EU,splitting Albania-Macedonia dossier is an option
Start of negotiations for Skopje hindered by Bulgaria's veto
07 May, 15:01Despite the go-ahead from the EU Commission and the green light given over a year ago by the Ministers of the 27 member countries in charge of European Affairs, the framework of the negotiations for Albania and North Macedonia has not yet been agreed upon (effectively blocking the negotiations) due to Bulgaria's opposition to North Macedonia, caused by a dispute over the identity of the two countries. (ANSA).