Seminar series The Western Balkans and European Union enlargement Exploring possibilities of differentiated integration Add to calendar 2024-03-27 12:30 2024-03-27 14:00 Europe/Rome The Western Balkans and European Union enlargement Sala Triaria Villa Schifanoia YYYY-MM-DD Print Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Send by email When 27 March 2024 12:30 - 14:00 CET Where Sala Triaria Villa Schifanoia Organised by Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies EGPP: European Governance and Politics Programme Join Marko Milenkovic in examining differentiated integration's role in the EU and its effect on the Western Balkans. Differentiated integration has been a permanent feature of the EU political and legal system for decades. Despite the slow process of EU integration hampered by numerous factors, this approach would still afford the Union transformative power and a strong presence in the Western Balkans. The latest proposals by the European Commission to promote a Growth Plan for the Balkans, tying investments with rule of law reforms, and preparing the region for participation in the single market are important steps in this direction. Marko Milenkovic explores the existing (differentiated) integration trajectories and possible options for the Western Balkans by enhanced involvement in EU policies under the current treaties. In the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the seminar seeks to contribute to the debate on future (non)membership options for the region. Contact(s): Alessandra Caldini Scientific Organiser(s): Daniele Caramani (European University Institute) Lorenzo Cicchi (EUI) Speaker(s): Marko Milenkovic (EUI)