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On October 6, the European Commission proposed measures to prepare for the inclusion of new member states like Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, and Moldova while safeguarding democratic values within the EU. The proposals include mechanisms to suspend voting rights for up to 15 years if a new member violates EU principles and limitations on financial aid to Ukraine’s agricultural sector. These reforms aim to balance expansion ambitions with concerns over political and economic impacts among existing members.
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European Commission proposed measures on October 6 to prepare the EU for expansion to include countries like Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, and Moldova. The proposals aim to safeguard against democratic backsliding by new members, such as suspending voting rights during a 15-year probation period if they fail to adhere to EU values. The Commission also suggested gradually integrating future members into EU programs in sectors like energy, transport, digital, and defense, with strict criteria for each scheme. Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, emphasized the need for institutional preparation as enlargement advances. These proposals require approval from the current 27 member states before implementation.
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EU Commission floats safeguards against democratic backsliding by new members
BRUSSELS, Oct 6 -
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The European Commission proposed measures on Tuesday to prepare the EU to take in countries such as Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine and Moldova in coming years while trying to reassure existing members about potential political and economic costs.
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The proposals by the European Union’s executive body reflect a renewed interest among EU members in expanding the 27-nation bloc, driven largely by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and Kyiv’s desire to join the bloc as part of a peace settlement.
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The proposed reforms include a measure to allow other EU countries to suspend a new member's voting rights during the first 15 years of membership if it stops adhering to the bloc’s values, and a plan to limit financial support to Ukraine’s large farming sector.
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The Commission also proposed strengthening an existing policy of gradually integrating would-be members into EU programmes and economic sectors such as energy, transport, digital and defence.
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But countries would have to meet criteria for each scheme and align with the EU’s overall strategic direction.
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The small Balkan state of Montenegro is likely to be the next country ready to join the bloc, possibly wrapping up negotiations by the end of this year, according to EU officials.
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Albania, Moldova and Ukraine are also seen as frontrunners but are probably at least still several years away from membership.
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"As enlargement countries advance on their path of reform, the EU must be ready to welcome them," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a written statement.
"This means preparing our institutions, adapting our policies for new realities, and ensuring our budget reflects our shared ambitions."
The Commission's suggestions will require approval from the EU's current 27 member states to become reality.
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Those countries are expected to begin discussions on the proposals in the coming days.
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