Pristina. Western Balkan countries have high expectations that chancellor Merkel will keep EU enlargement as a top priority. (Photo: Aleksandra Eriksson)

Germany needs to stay invested in Western Balkans

EU Political

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by Mimoza Ahmetaj, Brussels,

Germany's elections on Sunday (24 September) confirmed the victory of the Christian Democrats (CDU) and their Bavarian partners, the CSU, albeit with a drop in votes compared to past elections.

But, of course, the result will not undermine Germany's role in Europe or in the Balkans — and neither will it serve to weaken the position of chancellor Angela Merkel.

The chancellor remains a significant figure, and is largely supported by German public opinion. This was proven by the e...

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Mimoza Ahmetaj is the former minister of EU integration of Kosovo.

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Pristina. Western Balkan countries have high expectations that chancellor Merkel will keep EU enlargement as a top priority. (Photo: Aleksandra Eriksson)