As the coronavirus crisis hardens Europe’s borders and drains the continent’s resources, Brussels is trying to reassure its Balkan neighbours it hasn’t forgotten about their needs and membership dreams. An EU summit with six Western Balkans countries, all of whom aspire to join the bloc, was originally scheduled to kick off Wednesday in Zagreb. The talks comes as the EU tries to beat back accusations of an initially slow response to helping the Balkans navigate the health crisis, whereas China was quick to deliver — and publicise — shipments of masks and other gear.
