As Britain battles to leave the EU, others struggle to join

BRUSSELS (AP) — As Britain battles to leave the European Union, two countries from the Balkans were struggling to be allowed in, despite warnings that turning them away would tarnish the EU’s reputation and could risk inflaming the volatile region.
Albania and North Macedonia were expecting this week to receive a green-light to begin negotiations on joining Europe’s rich club. The European Commission, which supervises entry talks, insists that both have met all the criteria. EU