The Western Balkans, in particular the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia, have managed a substantial amount of third country nationals transiting their countries since the beginning of the year.The migration challenge makes more than ever a case for increased cooperation with enlargement countries, and the EU is providing substantial support to this end.
Lääne-Balkani riigid, eelkõige endine Jugoslaavia Makedoonia vabariik ja Serbia, on alates aasta algusest pidanud toime tulema kolmandate riikide kodanike massilise rändega läbi nende territooriumi.