The Dutch to support start of EU membership negotiations for Macedonia but not Albania

**Crn Volk** · 06-25-2018, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by Cuore di Tenebra

I don't know if it is the right time to do so. The expansion on the east should have been more responsible since the beginning.

Any further expansion won't happen for probably another 10 years. Unlike previous expansions, which were rushed for political reasons.

**Gold-Shekel** · 06-25-2018, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by Crn Volk

True, but I don't see any moves for Bulgaria and Romania to leave the EU.

They have little gain or loss from it, in the greater scheme of things it doesn't change much for them except maybe a kind of security in regards to Russia.

**Crn Volk** · 06-25-2018, 12:59 AM

https://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2018/06/283460.htm

Secretary Pompeo's Call With France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian

Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
June 23, 2018

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert:‎

Secretary Pompeo urged French Foreign Minister Le Drian to support NATO extending an invitation to Macedonia to join, as well as the EU opening accession talks, following the signing of the name agreement between Greece and Macedonia. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Le Drian had a productive discussion on the way forward on Syria. Foreign Minister Le Drian also appreciated receiving an update on the outcome of the Singapore Summit.

**HERK** · 06-28-2018, 01:57 PM

Entering EU is gonna slightly improve the economy but the true improvement comes from educated individuals, i learned this when i lived in Belgium.

**~~Petros Houhoulis~~** · 06-29-2018, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Crn Volk

http://m.novinite.com/articles/190754/The+Netherlands+Gave+the+Green+Light+for+Makedonis htan%27s+Talks+with+the+EU%2C+but+are+Expected+to+ Veto+Negotiations+with+Albania

Nope, the Dutch blocked Makedonishtan, along with Denmark and France. Your dreams are finished.

**~~Petros Houhoulis~~** · 06-29-2018, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Crn Volk

Any further expansion won't happen for probably another 10 years. Unlike previous expansions, which were rushed for political reasons.

In 10 years from now you'll have an Albanian majority, and most likely an Albanian name too...

**Vojnik** · 07-01-2018, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by Petros Houhoulis

In 10 years from now you'll have an Albanian majority, and most likely an Albanian name too...

Nah. Albanians are leaving the country in big numbers.

**Archduke** · 07-01-2018, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Gold-Shekel

It's not really EU that improves the life of citizens. Bulgaria and Romania have not drastically improved since they joined the Union. It's your internal politics that improve your life.

The life in Bulgaria and Romania is much better than in Serbia, Macedonia and Albania for example. Before EU, Romania and Bulgaria were comparable to Albania.

**Crn Volk** · 07-02-2018, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Archduke

The life in Bulgaria and Romania is much better than in Serbia, Macedonia and Albania for example. Before EU, Romania and Bulgaria were comparable to Albania.

But then there's this:

Bulgaria is projected to have the fastest-shrinking population in the world. It's already lost a fifth of its population since the 1990s.

In 1989, almost nine million people lived in Bulgaria. Now, it is a little over seven million. By 2050, that number is projected to be less than 5.5 million. By the end of the century, it could be close to half what it is now.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41109572

**Gold-Shekel** · 07-02-2018, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Archduke

The life in Bulgaria and Romania is much better than in Serbia, Macedonia and Albania for example. Before EU, Romania and Bulgaria were comparable to Albania.

I don't know about that, it's mostly because it's easier to get a job in the West now. For example the average pay in Bosnia is higher than the average pay in Romania.