EU Enlargement Strategy Report

by name voted on 11.03.2026

Summary

The report presents a strategy for EU enlargement, emphasizing that expanding the Union is essential for European security and must be based on strict democratic merits.

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Report

economy

human rights

european union

public administration

international relations

Key points

Enlargement is viewed as a strategic tool to enhance European security and stability against external geopolitical pressures.
The accession process must be based on merit, requiring irreversible reforms in the rule of law and democratic institutions.
The legal basis for any state to apply for membership is established in the European Union treaties.
Candidate countries are expected to align their foreign and security policies with those of the European Union.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

62 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Anders VISTISEN

Anders VISTISEN

PfE

1:45 min

20. EU enlargement strategy (debate)

Marcin SYPNIEWSKI

Marcin SYPNIEWSKI

ESN

1:40 min

20. EU enlargement strategy (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the EU enlargement strategy REPORT on the EU enlargement strategy EU enlargement strategy

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