'Western Balkans - Towards a more integrated Europe' - Working documents of Joint Parliamentary Meeting held on 13-14 April 2011

Staidéar 15-03-2011

Working group I : Cooperation in the area of freedom security and justice - 'Western Balkans - Towards a more integrated Europe' This briefing note provides background information for the Joint Parliamentary Meeting Working Group discussions on "cooperation in the Area of Freedom Security and Justice" between the European Union and the Western Balkans. The paper covers various issues, such as borders, visas, migration and asylum, as well as police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters. Working group II : Integration of citizens - 'Western Balkans - Towards a more integrated Europe' This briefing note provides background information for the Joint Parliamentary Meeting Working Group discussions on "Integration of Citizens" between the European Union and the Western Balkans. The paper covers issues related to cultural diversity and education aspects as crucial factors to the success of the integration process of the Western Balkans to the European Union.