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Preparing for a wider Union

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Briefings

The European Commission adopted a policy package on pre-enlargement reviews in October 2026 to prepare the EU for future member states. President von der Leyen announced this measure in her 2023 State of the Union address, aligning governance, budget, and rule-of-law protections with new members. The package establishes specific actions and policy orientations for the upcoming enlargement process.

Key points

• The European Commission adopted a pre-enlargement policy review package in October 2026 to prepare the EU for future member states.
• President von der Leyen announced the measures in her 2023 State of the Union address, mandating governance and rule-of-law protections for new members.

Context

This policy package aligns EU governance, policies, and budget with new members, strengthening protection of Union values and the rule of law as mandated by the European Council.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single European Commission press release from October 2026. No specific dates for new members, budget figures, or detailed policy actions are provided in the source.

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