EU Ministers Back New Force for Macedonia
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From Times Wire Reports
European Union foreign ministers agreed to back a new multinational force to replace the current NATO disarmament mission in Macedonia, saying it is needed to prevent a resumption of fighting that could lead to another Balkan war.
A German plan endorsed by the ministers in Belgium calls for a smaller force led by NATO that includes non-NATO nations.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has so far resisted staying in Macedonia past Sept. 26, but since 11 EU members are also members of NATO, the decision could signal a change of position.
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