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Speech by President von der Leyen at the opening ceremony of the EU-Western Balkans Investment Forum

· Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (European Union)

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiSpeech by President von der Leyen at the opening ceremony of the EU-Western Balkans Investment Forum

ContextSpeech by the President of the European Commission opening the EU-Western Balkans Investment Forum in Tirana, hosted by Albania's Prime Minister.

Why it mattersThe Commission President presents the Western Balkans Growth Plan and its 'Single Market Highway'.

Problems raised
  1. The Western Balkans feel little of EU membership benefits.
  2. The energy crisis showed Europe's vulnerabilities.
  3. Regional markets are small and fragmented.
Solutions proposed
  1. Implement the Western Balkans Growth Plan.
  2. Build a 'Single Market Highway' in priority sectors.
  3. Invest in a future market of 500 million people.
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