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EU Enlargement: Marta Kos proposes reform for gradual integration

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos has unveiled a proposal to reform the European Union's enlargement process. Describing the current geopolitical climate as a ‘new Helsinki moment’, Kos emphasized that the enlargement process must adapt to a changing world to prepare for a Union that may eventually include more than 30 member states.

The reform plan focuses on four key areas: implementing internal EU reforms to improve decision-making efficiency without necessarily changing fundamental treaties, strengthening democratic safeguards to prevent ‘Trojan horse’ scenarios where new members regress on rule-of-law standards, introducing a methodology of gradual integration, and establishing transitional measures to manage the economic and institutional impact of new members.

Kos highlighted the significant progress of several candidate countries, specifically noting Montenegro as a leading candidate, Albania's advancements in the rule of law, and the technical progress made by Ukraine and Moldova. She also noted Iceland's decision to reactivate its accession process. The European Commission intends to present its detailed ideas in September to prepare for a strategic debate among EU leaders scheduled for October.

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