#Eu Expansion

🇪🇺 A dispute over EU enlargement is heating up in Brussels. France and Germany fear “Trojan horses” among new candidates and demand stricter accession criteria. 🛑 Key EU powers worry new members could use veto rights to block important decisions. Temporary restrictions on new countries’ powers are under discussion. ⚖️ Contradictions: Poland and the Baltics push for faster expansion for security reasons; Paris and Berlin favor slow reform and rigorous testing. 📉 In 2026, issues of veto power and rule of law have become major stumbling blocks for bloc enlargement.

🇪🇺🇺🇦 «Will turn the project into a farce»: The EU admits direct Ukrainian accession is impossible due to corruption and is seeking a compromise. Diplomats recognize an «unhealthy gap» between rhetoric and reality. Instead of full membership, a format of «limited partnership» is being discussed. Population figures of 40 million are outdated: reality is 22–29 million. Details in the article.

Ireland has allocated €125 million to Ukraine for 2026. Prime Minister Micheál Martin, in Kyiv, confirmed support and criticized Germany's idea of 'associated membership,' fearing for the real path to the EU. 🇮🇪🇺🇦

🇪🇺 Historical "Super Tuesday" in Brussels: for the first time in 20 years, the EU opened 4 intergovernmental conferences simultaneously! Ukraine and Moldova received a new negotiation cluster — "External Relations", including defense and security. Montenegro is closing 16 chapters. Estonia calls for accelerating Ukraine's accession. 🚀 #EU #Ukraine #Moldova #Montenegro