EU enlargement: New horizons, from East to West
Summary
Nine countries, including Ukraine and Turkey, are currently trying to join the European Union (EU). While many EU members are happy about the expansion, some worry about how war or corruption in certain candidate countries might affect the process.Key Facts
- The nine candidate countries are North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, and Turkey.
- Iceland is considering reapplying for EU membership.
- Some EU members want to slow down or reconsider fast-track membership for countries affected by war or corruption.
- A debate about the EU enlargement strategy took place in the European Parliament on March 10, 2026.
- The expansion shows the EU remains attractive to many countries in Eastern Europe and beyond.
- Concerns focus on maintaining stability and integrity within the EU during this growth.
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