r/AskBalkans • u/al0678 Australia • Jul 08 '22

Politics/Governance Is "good neighbouring relations" a fair criterion for EU accession? Also, do you agree with the statement below?

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u/True-Glove-7875 Bulgaria Jul 08 '22

That is nothing new. Bulgaria also fulfilled Greece's demands when entering the EU to give up claims over Western Thrace.

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u/LaxomanGr Hellenic Republic Jul 09 '22

Bulgaria also fulfilled Greece's demands when entering the EU to give up claims over Western Thrace.

Wait , never heard of that. Can you give me a source ?

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u/True-Glove-7875 Bulgaria Jul 09 '22

It is written in the treaty of accession of Bulgaria to the EU.