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Learn about the EU enlargement, which is when new countries join the EU and contribute to its stability, peace and prosperity. Find out the criteria, steps, and history of enlargement, as well as the potential candidates and partners in the Western Balkans.
Learn about the history, criteria, process and current status of EU enlargement, the expansion of the EU by the accession of new member states. Find out which countries are candidates, potential candidates, or have applied for membership, and which ones have left or been excluded from the EU.
30 paź 2024 · The EU supports the enlargement countries through financing instruments and tools. In addition to the Economic and Investment Plan, the €6 billion Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans and the €50 billion Ukraine Facility aim to bring forward some of the benefits of single market access to these countries before they join the EU.
Learn how the EU enlargement policy helps countries in the European Neighbourhood to join the EU and meet its values and standards. See the current candidate and potential candidate countries, the legal basis, the objectives and the steps of the enlargement process.
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Learn about the EU's process of integrating new members, the accession criteria and steps, the role of the Council, and the current and potential candidates. Find out more about the EU's commitment to the Western Balkans and its growth plan for the region.
30 paź 2024 · Publication date. 30 October 2024. Author. Directorate-General for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations. Today, the European Commission adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Georgia ...
The EU’s enlargement policy aims to unite European countries in a common political and economic project. Guided by the Union’s values and subject to strict conditions, enlargement has proved to be one of the most successful tools in promoting political, economic and social reforms, and in consolidating peace, stability and democracy across ...
