The European Court of Auditors (ECA) found weak oversight in the EU's €527 million fund for Western Balkans transport infrastructure, warning that the region is unlikely to meet its 2030 network completion deadline. Projects are experiencing significant delays, with the Commission often disbursing funds prematurely and relying heavily on international lenders for monitoring. The audit highlights concerns about the effectiveness of EU investments and calls for improved selection, monitoring, and sustainability of projects to ensure ambitions translate into results.