By bne IntelliNews The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has raised concerns about the proposed €6bn Reform and Growth Facility for Western Balkan countries, warning that better protection measures are necessary to safeguard the additional EU funds intended for aiding the region’s progress towards EU accession. The facility, proposed by the European Commission as part of the New Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, aims to bolster economic growth, enhance socio-economic convergence with EU member states and expedite alignment with EU values and laws in preparation for future accession. However,…