Western Balkan 6 Initiative

Description of the programme / policy

The Western Balkan 6 Initiative (also known as the Berlin Process) aims to support the six Contracting Parties of the Energy Community in Southeast Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia in strengthening regional cooperation and driving sustainable growth and jobs.

Main objective of the programme/policy

To assist the Western Balkan governments to achieve their goal of a regional energy market. The ultimate goal is to integrate the markets of the WB6 countries with the EU Multi-Regional Coupling markets.

Specific objective of the programme/policy

1. Resolution of outstanding bilateral and internal issues
   2.Achieving reconciliation within and between the societies in the region
2. Enhancing regional economic cooperation
3. Laying the foundations for sustainable growth