EU's Growth Strategy: Private Sector Could Boost Balkans by €4 Billion

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Tirana that private sector investments could generate €4 billion for the Balkans, aiming to double regional economies in the next decade.

• During a summit in Tirana, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted that private sector deals could unlock approximately €4 billion for the Balkans.
• Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need for investor participation in the EUs growth plan aimed at significantly boosting Albania and neighboring economies over the next ten years.
• The announcement was made at a crucial meeting between the European Union and Western Balkan countries, reflecting a strategic push for economic development in the region.