To dugo čekanje je uzrokovano potrebom da zemlje Balkana budu u skladu s uslovima EU, poput jačanja vladavine prava, borbe protiv organiziranog kriminala, korupcije i ilegalne migracije, jačanja upravnih kapaciteta graničnih službi i obezbjeđenja sigurnosti dokumenata.
The long wait is due to the need for Balkan countries to comply with EU conditions, such as strengthening the rule of law, combating organised crime, corruption and illegal migration, strengthening the administrative capacity of border authorities and ensuring document security.