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EU Enlargement Dilemmas

January 3, 2025

๐Ÿงญ 'Differentiated membership' would overcome the EUโ€™s enlargement dilemma

Frank Schimmelfennig The EU is caught in a dilemma between its geopolitical urge to enlarge and the high institutional standards for membership. Frank Schimmelfennig argues that differentiated integration would help square the circle. Committed candidate countries could join fast, but only enjoy full rights and benefits of membership conditional on institutional progress Read more
December 20, 2024

๐Ÿงญ Why EU enlargement is a strategic necessity

Veronica Anghel Launching her series on EU enlargement dilemmas, Veronica Anghel argues that enlargement is no gamble, but a strategic necessity. In crisis, enlargement transforms external risks into shared responsibilities, reinforcing governance, security, and global influence โ€” and ensuring the Unionโ€™s survival and relevance Read more

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