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What did Charles Michel call for regarding EU expansion?
What did Charles Michel call for regarding EU expansion?
EU expansion to take in new members by 2030
Which group of countries include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia?
Which group of countries include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia?
Western Balkans group
What is a key requirement for a country to become an EU member?
What is a key requirement for a country to become an EU member?
Meeting criteria for candidate status
What event has reignited the focus on EU enlargement?
What event has reignited the focus on EU enlargement?
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Why has the progress in EU enlargement been slow?
Why has the progress in EU enlargement been slow?
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What are the key upcoming events related to EU enlargement?
What are the key upcoming events related to EU enlargement?
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What are some challenges faced by countries aspiring to become EU members?
What are some challenges faced by countries aspiring to become EU members?
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Why has Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 reignited focus on EU enlargement?
Why has Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 reignited focus on EU enlargement?
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What is the Association Trio group seeking EU membership?
What is the Association Trio group seeking EU membership?
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What events have led to renewed enthusiasm for EU expansion?
What events have led to renewed enthusiasm for EU expansion?
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What is the significance of the European Commission's annual progress report on aspiring members?
What is the significance of the European Commission's annual progress report on aspiring members?
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Why is there uncertainty surrounding the timeline for EU enlargement?
Why is there uncertainty surrounding the timeline for EU enlargement?
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Which group of countries is part of the Western Balkans seeking EU membership?
Which group of countries is part of the Western Balkans seeking EU membership?
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Name the countries in the Association Trio seeking EU membership.
Name the countries in the Association Trio seeking EU membership.
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What are some key requirements for a country to become an EU member?
What are some key requirements for a country to become an EU member?
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Why has the slow progress in EU enlargement been attributed to various factors?
Why has the slow progress in EU enlargement been attributed to various factors?
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What has reignited the focus on EU enlargement as a moral imperative for the EU?
What has reignited the focus on EU enlargement as a moral imperative for the EU?
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What are some key events related to EU enlargement coming up?
What are some key events related to EU enlargement coming up?
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Study Notes
- Former President of the European Council Charles Michel recently called for EU expansion to take in new members by 2030, potentially increasing the current membership of 27 to 36, with countries from the Balkans to Eastern Europe seeking to join.
- Countries aspiring to become EU members include the Western Balkans group (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia) and the Association Trio (Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia).
- The EU accession process is complex, involving meeting criteria for candidate status, unanimous agreement from existing EU members for formal negotiations, and extensive reforms in various areas.
- The slow progress in EU enlargement has been attributed to the significant reforms required by potential members, numerous disputes needing resolution, and lack of appetite for growth among existing EU member states.
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has reignited focus on EU enlargement as a moral imperative for the EU, leading to renewed enthusiasm for expansion.
- The timeline for EU enlargement is uncertain, with discussions ongoing within the EU on how to approach future enlargement, including the need for significant reforms within the EU itself before allowing new members in.
- Key upcoming events include the European Commission's annual progress report on aspiring members in October and the EU Council Summit in December where enlargement will be a key debate.
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Test your knowledge on the recent calls for EU expansion and the countries aspiring to join, the complex EU accession process, the challenges and delays in EU enlargement, and the renewed focus on enlargement post Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
