The new €6 billion Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans was established last year, comprising grants and loans, with payment contingent upon the Western Balkans’ countries fulfilling specific reforms until the end of 2027. The Facility is a part of the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, with an overall aim to bring the region closer to the EU.
The deadline for the first set of reforms outlined in the Reform Agenda of each country was supposed to be the end of 2024, though it was extended until February 2025. The second deadline passed in June 2025. The European Commission is currently assessing the implementation of these reforms, based on which the decisions on the release of funds will be made.
