World Oct 7, 2026 Updated Oct 7, 2026
EU eyes 2-3 new members by 2030 amid enlargement plans
- European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, stated that the EU could gain two or three new members by 2030, emphasizing that new members should strengthen the EU, not weaken it.
- The Communication on Preparing for a Wider EU, adopted by the European Commission, outlines general access conditions but does not name specific countries.
- During a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Kos highlighted that enlargement must strengthen the EU and noted that the document will be discussed at the EU summit on October 15 and 16.
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Telegraf Oct 7, 2026
Kos: EU bi do 2030. godine mogla da dobije dve ili tri nove članice
- European Commission Vice President Marta Kos stated that the EU could gain two or three new members by 2030 and emphasized that new members should strengthen rather than weaken the Union.
- Members of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs discussed topics such as qualified majority voting, restrictions on veto powers, and the impact of Ukraine's potential membership while it is at war.
- Kos mentioned that the EU is open to suggestions and that expansion is possible by 2030, but it depends on changes to make the Union stronger, with success based on voluntary participation.
RTS Oct 7, 2026
Kos: EU bi do 2030. godine mogla da dobije dve ili tri nove članice - РТС
- European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated that the EU could gain two or three new members by 2030.
- Kos emphasized that the enlargement process should strengthen the EU rather than weaken it.
- Some European Parliament members raised concerns about the implications of Ukraine's potential membership while it is still at war.
B92 Oct 7, 2026
Brisel najavljuje novo proširenje: "Do 2030. mogli bismo da imamo dve ili tri nove članice"
- European Union enlargement commissioner Marta Koss stated that by 2030, the EU could have two or three new members.
- The European Commission's communication on preparing for a larger EU did not mention specific countries or bilateral disputes, focusing instead on general principles of accession.
- Some European Parliament members raised concerns about qualified majority voting, restrictions on veto powers, and the impact of Ukraine's potential membership on the EU.
