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EU Enlargement Supported by 56% Amid Migration Concerns

9/5/2025

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A Eurobarometer survey reveals 56% of EU citizens favor further enlargement, especially among younger individuals (67% aged 15-24).
Sweden (79%), Denmark (75%), and Lithuania (74%) show the highest support among EU nations.
Major concerns include uncontrolled migration (40%) and taxpayer financial costs (37%).
Portugal supports enlargement at 59%, with 65% backing Ukraine's accession, followed by Turkey (54%) and Albania (53%).
Successful integration requires candidate countries to commit to reforms and uphold EU standards.

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Story summary

A Eurobarometer survey reveals 56% of EU citizens favor further enlargement, especially among younger individuals (67% aged 15-24).
Sweden (79%), Denmark (75%), and Lithuania (74%) show the highest support among EU nations.
Major concerns include uncontrolled migration (40%) and taxpayer financial costs (37%).
Portugal supports enlargement at 59%, with 65% backing Ukraine's accession, followed by Turkey (54%) and Albania (53%).
Successful integration requires candidate countries to commit to reforms and uphold EU standards.