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Romanian President Nicușor Dan (R) and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky arrive to address a press conference at Cotroceni Palace, the official residence of the Romanian president, in Bucharest on March 12, 2026.

Zelensky’s New Ally: When Bucharest Joins the Pressure on Hungary

Mădălin Sârbu March 13, 2026

A statement by the Romanian president reveals how Ukraine’s political pressure on Hungary is finding allies inside the European Union.

Western Balkans Nations Voice Frustration Over EU Accession Delays

Zoltán Kottász March 10, 2026

Speakers at the Budapest Balkans Forum warned that the EU’s enlargement policy lacks credibility and clarity.

Enlargement Commissioner: Ukraine Should Be Part of EU by 2029

Zolta Győri June 4, 2025

Brussels is reportedly considering an “alternative” mechanism aimed at sidelining vetoes like Hungary’s.

Hungary’s EU Presidency Defies Critics

Zoltán Kottász January 2, 2025

During its six-month tenure the Orbán government enlarged the Schengen area and championed a pro-peace stance in the Ukraine war.

Power Grab Fears as EU Parliament Chief Calls for ‘Reforms’ Before Enlargement

Tamás Orbán August 29, 2024

Roberta Metsola said the bloc requires ‘structural change,’ which critics say is code for giving Brussels more power.

German Foreign Minister Aims To Abolish Veto in EU Council Ahead of Enlargement

Tamás Orbán May 2, 2024

What Baerbock is advocating in the name of freedom and democracy would be the single biggest shift away from true democratic principles in the history of EU reforms.

Budget, Not Security, To Dominate EU Enlargement Debate?

Tamás Orbán April 24, 2024

Ukraine’s membership alone would cost the common budget €190 billion, but cost should not be the only consideration.

Georgia Anti-Woke Laws Fuel Hopes for a Future Conservative Bloc in the EU

Thomas O'Reilly April 3, 2024

Brussels faces the paradox of accession and enlargement importing potentially rebellious conservative member states from the east.

“It is not a good idea to create a race between the Western Balkans and Ukraine”: An Interview with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi

Jonathon Van Maren | Tamás Orbán February 9, 2024

For five years, the Commission turned its back on the Western Balkan countries, the enlargement chief said, but now “the EU means business.”

Juncker: Ukraine is Corrupt at All Levels of Society

Zoltán Kottász October 6, 2023

The European Political Community summit confirmed deep divisions over expanding the EU.

Tag: EU enlargement

Zelensky’s New Ally: When Bucharest Joins the Pressure on Hungary

Western Balkans Nations Voice Frustration Over EU Accession Delays

Enlargement Commissioner: Ukraine Should Be Part of EU by 2029

Hungary’s EU Presidency Defies Critics

Power Grab Fears as EU Parliament Chief Calls for ‘Reforms’ Before Enlargement

German Foreign Minister Aims To Abolish Veto in EU Council Ahead of Enlargement

Budget, Not Security, To Dominate EU Enlargement Debate?

Georgia Anti-Woke Laws Fuel Hopes for a Future Conservative Bloc in the EU

“It is not a good idea to create a race between the Western Balkans and Ukraine”: An Interview with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi

Juncker: Ukraine is Corrupt at All Levels of Society

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