The impasse has already had an impact on the EU's Balkan policy, with a decision on Macedonia's candidate status apparently put off in part because of budgetary concerns.
Blocajul a avut deja un impact asupra politicii din Balcani a UE, decizia de a acord statutul de candidat Macedoniei fiind aparent amânată, parţial din cauza temerilor legate de buget.