Menu
HomeHome  ›  Archive  ›  Articles and Publications  ›  Report | EU Enlargement in Times of Geopolitical Change

Report | EU Enlargement in Times of Geopolitical Change

How are current geopolitical developments shaping the future of EU enlargement? The expert discussion “Western Balkans First? Enlargement with Ukraine and Moldova in Focus”, organised by EUROPEUM Institute for European Policy in cooperation with the Think Visegrad Platform, focused on the future of EU enlargement in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the changing security environment in Europe.

The discussion highlighted that EU enlargement is increasingly seen not only as a technical accession process, but also as a strategic tool for European stability, security, and geopolitical influence. Speakers reflected on the uneven progress of candidate countries, the importance of rule of law reforms, and the growing influence of external actors — particularly Russia and China — in the Western Balkans.

Among the speakers were Thomas Hagleitner, Tomáš Strážay, Tomasz Żornaczuk and Berta López Domènech.

You can find the full report under the PDF button.

Share on socials

Related articles

Blog | The Internet and the Struggle Over Moldova’s Political Future

Blog | The Internet and the Struggle Over Moldova’s Political Future

Policy Paper | Advancing EU enlargement beyond 2024: Opportunities and challenges ahead

Policy Paper | Advancing EU enlargement beyond 2024: Opportunities and challenges ahead

Debate | Elections in Moldova and Georgia: What implications they bring to the EU and NATO?

Debate | Elections in Moldova and Georgia: What implications they bring to the EU and NATO?

EUobserver | Russia's 'shadow war' on democracy

EUobserver | Russia's 'shadow war' on democracy

Seznam Zprávy | The Moldovan referendum showed the vulnerability of the country. Russia will add to the pressure

Seznam Zprávy | The Moldovan referendum showed the vulnerability of the country. Russia will add to the pressure

chevron-down
linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram