EU could deny new member states veto rights as bloc pushes for enlargement
The EU is considering denying new member states veto rights for several years to facilitate enlargement. This proposal aims to address concerns from existing member states, particularly France, regarding the admission of new countries. The plan is part of a broader strategy to accelerate EU membership talks with countries like Montenegro and Ukraine.
- ▪The EU may deny future member states veto rights to make enlargement more politically acceptable.
- ▪Montenegro is currently the frontrunner among nine official EU candidate countries seeking membership by 2028.
- ▪Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for innovative solutions to speed up EU accession for western Balkan countries.
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EU enlargement had almost ground to a halt until Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Photograph: Yves Herman/ReutersView image in fullscreenEU enlargement had almost ground to a halt until Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Photograph: Yves Herman/ReutersEuropean UnionEU could deny new member states veto rights as bloc pushes for enlargement Measure could ease concerns from countries – such as France – that are sceptical about bringing in more members Europe live – latest updates Jennifer Rankin in BrusselsTue 26 May 2026 06.27 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 06.28 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe EU could deny future member states veto rights for several years in an attempt to make enlargement more politically acceptable as the bloc undergoes a push to admit new countries before the…
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