Olivér Várhelyi

• Strengthening relations with the EU’s neighbouring countries.
• Ensuring a credible European Union perspective for the Western Balkans, including progressing on the accession process, such as through merit-based country assessments.
• Supporting proposals on opening enlargement negotiations with the Republic of North Macedonia and the Republic of Albania.
• Speeding up structural and institutional reforms in the Western Balkans, with a strong focus on the rule of law, economic development and public administration reforms. 
• Promoting good neighbourly relations and the resolution of bilateral disputes within the Western Balkans region.
• Working closely with Turkey as a key EU partner and addressing common challenges, together with the High Representative/Vice-President.
• Strengthening relations with the Eastern Partnership countries and introducing new long-term policy objectives for the Eastern Partnership.
• Speeding up implementation of the Association Agreements and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas with Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova, making full use of the Support Group for Ukraine.
• Reviewing priorities and Association Agendas with each partner, setting clear objectives for reforms and economic development.
• Promoting good governance, environmental protection, the fight against corruption, the rule of law and respecting the role of independent media and civil society.
• Exploring a comprehensive partnership to manage effective migration and support economic growth and jobs. 
• Optimising EU financial instruments, including through innovative approaches to financial support and public–private partnerships.
• Ensuring coordination of relations with the European Economic Area, in consultation with the High Representative/Vice-President.
• Representing the Commission in the EU Foreign Affairs Council and coordinating the presence of other Members of the College as required. 

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