Minister Byrne attends key Berlin Process summit
Minister Thomas Byrne participated in the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit focused on Western Balkans’ EU integration. The event gathered high-level officials to discuss regional cooperation, economic progress, and enlargement prospects in Montenegro.
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Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne TD, attended the Berlin Process Leaders’ Summit on 22 October in Montenegro, where leaders from the Western Balkans and Europe convened to advance discussions on regional connectivity, economic cooperation, and EU membership aspirations.
The summit featured prominent figures including German Chancellor Frederich Merz, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. Minister Byrne reaffirmed Ireland’s firm support for the European perspective of the Western Balkans and the Berlin Process’s role in fostering reconciliation, cooperation, and economic integration.
Ahead of the summit, Minister Byrne emphasised Ireland’s commitment to backing partners in their reform efforts necessary for EU accession. He described enlargement as a collective priority during Ireland’s EU Presidency and highlighted the Berlin Process as an important complement to the EU enlargement framework. Ireland will continue working closely with member states and partners to maintain momentum towards a secure, stable, and prosperous European continent.
The summit featured prominent figures including German Chancellor Frederich Merz, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. Minister Byrne reaffirmed Ireland’s firm support for the European perspective of the Western Balkans and the Berlin Process’s role in fostering reconciliation, cooperation, and economic integration.
Ahead of the summit, Minister Byrne emphasised Ireland’s commitment to backing partners in their reform efforts necessary for EU accession. He described enlargement as a collective priority during Ireland’s EU Presidency and highlighted the Berlin Process as an important complement to the EU enlargement framework. Ireland will continue working closely with member states and partners to maintain momentum towards a secure, stable, and prosperous European continent.
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